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Post World War II, Sydney enhanced its position as an education capital resulting in<br />

the development <strong>of</strong> five universities across the <strong>city</strong>. It was also during this period that<br />

the role <strong>of</strong> the <strong>city</strong> <strong>centre</strong> underwent major transformation. The development <strong>of</strong> new<br />

satellite communities led to the decentralisation <strong>of</strong> amenities and services. This left<br />

many <strong>of</strong> the <strong>city</strong>’s historic buildings vacant. Some buildings were demolished and<br />

replaced while others were reoccupied, albeit under alternative uses.<br />

Over time, aviation replaced shipping and slowly, the western <strong>city</strong> fringe, once<br />

comprising a dense network <strong>of</strong> warehouses and markets servicing Darling Harbour<br />

port, became redundant and vacant. By 1984, all port activities had ceased, leading<br />

to the subsequent regeneration <strong>of</strong> Darling Harbour and the surrounding streets.<br />

In the 1970s and 1980s the <strong>city</strong> also underwent significant social and economic<br />

transformation. This led to the development <strong>of</strong> a new (modern-day) skyline. Whilst<br />

the original street layout largely remained unaffected, several new iconic buildings<br />

were constructed; once again replacing many <strong>of</strong> the older historic buildings.<br />

Built heritage<br />

The proposal footprint is located in a study area that has undergone significant<br />

transformation over the past 180 years. It comprises one <strong>of</strong> the highest densities <strong>of</strong><br />

built heritage in Australia. The built heritage reflects the <strong>city</strong>’s post European<br />

settlement and subsequent development history as described above. The built<br />

heritage comprises the historic (Hyde Park Barracks) to the modern (Sydney Opera<br />

House). It also comprises heritage items that are internationally significant and areas<br />

that provide a collective and important heritage value resulting in the establishment <strong>of</strong><br />

conservation areas.<br />

Table 6-21 identifies key heritage-listed items located in the study area. These are<br />

also shown on Figure 6-2a to Figure 6-2e. Not all items are listed, just those that<br />

have the potential to either be directly (physical) and indirectly (visual, amenity,<br />

context and setting) impacted by the proposal. Appendix E supplements the<br />

information in the table.<br />

The table shows the heritage significance <strong>of</strong> each item as defined through its listing.<br />

If an item is listed on multiple registers, the most significant listing has been<br />

referenced. The table also summarises the location <strong>of</strong> each item. It does not specify<br />

which components <strong>of</strong> the heritage item are listed (eg façade, exterior, interior). This<br />

detail is provided in Appendix E. Certain heritage items front more than one location<br />

within the work site as referenced in the in Table 6-21.<br />

Sydney City Centre Capa<strong>city</strong> Improvement 232<br />

Review <strong>of</strong> Environmental Factors

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