1. Sense of Place Chapter 8.3

2. Relative location & Site  How far away it is from a large city location  Distance from the ocean  The shape of the land  Does it have a river or hills

3. Functions  Places can differ in the functions they preform  Port  Educational services CBD  Resort destination  Educational centres  Industrial centres

4. Social, Cultural and economic Characteristics  Population Density  Age  Ancestry of People  Income Eg: People living in one location from the same ancestry will give that place a specific sense of place

5. TASK http://splash.abc.net.au/home#!/media/525863/ melbourne-from-a-tram 1.What does the word ‘liveability’ mean to you? 2.Name two landmarks mentioned in the video. 3. From the view of the tram, what are your perceptions of Melbourne? 4. What does an ‘increase in CBD living’ mean for the suburbs?

6. Mapping Task Locate a route map for Melbourne's City Circle tram. Mark on this map the location of the buildings and landmarks that were referred to in the clip. What other features, services or facilities exist in this part of Melbourne? Explain how accessibility to these features enhances the liveability of the city. Assess what might be added to this location to improve its liveability.