Uploaded on 2017-01-10 by Paddy

I took this picture in the early 2015. At that time, I was visiting a museum and I took this photo on its top level lunch room. The photo shows the CBD of Sydney NSW in its later summer (March). The tallest building in this photo, as you can see, is the Sydney Tower in the middle. It is popular tourist spot that offer 360 degree view of the city and a buffet restaurant (maybe not buffet anymore). Majority of the buildings around it are mixtures of offices, government buildings, or residential apartments. They usually have shops on the ground level. There is a huge park called the Hyde Park behind the trees. The photo does not really do its justice. it is much bigger than what the photo shows. many workers in the CBD often come to the park to have their lunch. Next to the park is the St Andrew's cathedral (on the right edge got cut off), which attracts many visitor as well. There aren't many cars in the photo because it was around 2pm or 3pm in the afternoon. It is more packed in the rush hours. The CBD had an efficient bus network to reduce the traffic. Invisible Features: 1. It has an efficient bus network to reduce traffic. After years of analysis, the State government has decided to offer free shuttle bus around the CBD. Anyone can hoop in and hoop out to catch a quick ride. Heavy parking fines and ridiculously expensive parking fees also helps in reduce traffic. 2. Another invisible feature is the heat reduction ability of the Hyde Park. I have read somewhere in a book, but I cannot recall the source. The basic idea is that a CBD, with its heavy traffic, condensed population, and closely constructed buildings is the hottest spot in summer. Sufficient green space can significantly reduce the heat and offer a more comfortable public space.