Focus+Questions+Docklands

=﻿ Here are the focus questions we came up with- =

1) What does the future hold for the docklands (were to from here)?
==The future of Dockland really depends on the funding and the imagination of its developers, VicUrban. The Docklands development plan has been divided into two separate decades, The first decade (2000-20100) and the second decade which has only just started. VicUrban wanted Docklands to be the new attraction of Melbourne so they poured a lot of money into its development to get it right. With plans for new skyscrapers and shopping centres the Docklands future is full of opportunities.==

2) What inspired developers to turn an industrial dock into a bustling residential area?
==When the docks became "lame" when cargo was kept and transported in large containers, this was very different to the current methods of the time as it was usually just placed in large empty areas. So the docks moved west near Williamstown, and the Docklands went into disrepair. So in 1997 VicUrban and the government decided to make a new more friendly people area that would attract revenue, jobs and residents.==

**3) Has the redevelopment of the docklands raised the profile of metropolitan Melbourne?** ===The Docklands residential biuldings were designed for all types of economic situations from penthouses with views to die for, to basic and simple appartments for two. The water front dinning and stylish art works have definately raised the profile of metropolitan Melbourne. Melbourne is a very multicultural society, there are resteraunts from all over the world from far eastern cuisine to the good old meat pie. So with the addition of hundreds of new food outlets, melbourne is basking in the spoiles.===

4) What age or socioeconomic groups are attracted to living in docklands?
===When the docklands was re-built to what it is today, the infrastructure changed to attract a younger audience as well. With the construction of the Icehouse and the Southern Star, the architects were obviously trying to aim at a younger age group, and a new generation. When the construction of Harbour Town was completed, a new generation of shoppers begun to shop at the dockland shopping precincts. The Waterfront City Piazza holds exhibitions such as Leonardo Di Vinci and Amazing Bodies, which attract an older age group. Near the Piazza, a stage is always set up where performances are held weekly. From indigenous dances to modern music, all age groups are attracted to the stage to watch what interests you. The new Docklands is an all-age tourist attractions, built to impress.===