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Fieldwork supporting resources
Fieldwork supporting resources
The resources below are provided for additional information or for a more detailed investigation of place and cultural change in Marrickville.
This section aligns to the following syllabus content:
ONE place at a local or national scale
spatial and cultural characteristics of a local place
influences on the cultural identity of the place
perceptions of, and responses to, cultural continuity and/or change
opportunities to enhance environmental sustainability and/or human wellbeing
What are the spatial and cultural characteristics of Marrickville?
What are the spatial and cultural characteristics of Marrickville?
How has Marrickville changed over time?
How has Marrickville changed over time?
An essay on cultural changes in Marrickville.Source 27 - A temporary history of Marrickville - Stephanie Cobon and Caitlin Doyle-Markwick (webpage)
Immigration and multiculturalism in Marrickville
Immigration and multiculturalism in Marrickville
How has immigration influenced the cultural identity of Marrickville?
How has immigration influenced the cultural identity of Marrickville?
During your fieldwork investigation, you will collect primary data to examine the influence of Greek and Vietnamese communities on the cultural landscape of Marrickville.
View the secondary resources to support the primary data you acquired.
Greek and Vietnamese heritage can be seen through Marrickville's food culture.
Source 28 - In the neighbourhood: Marrickville | SBS Food (webpage)
Source 28 - In the neighbourhood: Marrickville | SBS Food (webpage)
Naughty Gong in Little Vietnam (audio recording)
Source 29 - Vietnamese and Greek influences on Marrickville's culture have been honoured in council commissioned street art.
Correlations have been found between Greek and Vietnamese migration and home gardening practices.
Source 30 - Nurturing relationships: the gardens of Greek and Vietnamese migrants in Marrickville, Sydney (Graham & Connell, 2007)
Source 30 - Nurturing relationships: the gardens of Greek and Vietnamese migrants in Marrickville, Sydney (Graham & Connell, 2007)
The influence of multiculturalism and immigration can be seen through Marrickville's religious landscape.
Source 31 - Sites of connections | Marrickville Library and History Collection (photo gallery)
Source 31 - Sites of connections | Marrickville Library and History Collection (photo gallery)
What are the perceptions of, and responses to, Greek and Vietnamese immigration and heritage in Marrickville?
What are the perceptions of, and responses to, Greek and Vietnamese immigration and heritage in Marrickville?
In your fieldwork investigation, you will also collect primary data relating to community perceptions of and responses to cultural changes in Marrickville.
Access Sources 32 and 33 to learn about how the Inner West Council has responded to the contributions of these significant ethnic communities to the culture of Marrickville.
Use the sources below (34 and 35) to access community responses to each proposed precinct.
- Source 34 - Identifying a Greek precinct
- Source 35 - Identifying a Vietnamese precinct
Gentrification
Gentrification
How gentrified is Marrickville?
How gentrified is Marrickville?
Access the interactive map in the resource to describe the level of gentrification occurring in Marrickville and associated supporting data from the Australian Urban Observatory.
How does gentrification contribute to cultural change?
How does gentrification contribute to cultural change?
During your fieldwork investigation, you will collect primary data to examine the influence of gentrification on the cultural landscape of Marrickville.
Access the resources to learn about the correlations between gentrification and transformations in people and place.
What are the perceptions of, and responses to, gentrification in Marrickville?
What are the perceptions of, and responses to, gentrification in Marrickville?
While some argue that gentrification and urban renewal has brought investment and improved amenities, others are concerned about the loss of community identity, heritage and affordable housing.
Access the resources to view the various conflicting community responses to gentrification in Marrickville.
Negative perceptions and responses:
Negative perceptions and responses:
Source 42 - Save MarrickvilleSource 43 - Marrickville or Mirvacville?Source 44 - Marrickville heritage under threat | Marrickville Unearthed
An analysis of the impacts of gentrification on Marrickville, including the views of Mayor Jo Haylen and now Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.Source 45 - There goes the neighbourhood: Marrickville | Radio Skid Row (SoundCloud)
What are some opportunities to enhance wellbeing & sustainability in Marrickville?
What are some opportunities to enhance wellbeing & sustainability in Marrickville?
During fieldwork you will be investigating strategies and spaces for enhancing human wellbeing and environmental sustainability in the town centre of Marrickville.
Access the resources below to learn about Council-led initiatives for improving human wellbeing in Marrickville's town centre.
Marrickville has been successfully included in the Purple Flag program, which marks areas as great spots to hang out at night, based on vibrancy, safety, accessibility and a diversity of options.
Source 46 - Marrickville is the next Sydney suburb to gain Purple Flag status - TimeOut Magazine (webpage)
An overview of the Inner West Council's plans to improve the Marrickville Road East streetscape for wellbeing and sustainability.Source 47 - Marrickville Road East streetscape improvements - Inner West Council (webpage)
Government-led urban renewal projects provide new opportunities for improving human wellbeing and environmental sustainability in Marrickville.
As people with higher incomes continue to move to the area and property prices increase, local council rate revenues increase allowing for the Inner West Council to fund improvements in public areas.
Example in action
Example in action
Recall the Marrick & Co development of the old Marrickville Hospital site from Place and cultural change.
View Source 48 to learn about how environmental sustainability and wellbeing have been planned for in the Marrick & Co development.
Marrick and Co Living digi-brochure_FINAL.pdfSource 48 - Marrick & Co sustainability digital brochure
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