North North Strathfield Strathfield Precinct Precinct
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North Strathfield Special Places
About the special places map
Most special places in North Strathfield
Contributors to the online collaborative map were asked to provide place-based feedback on specific places within the North Strathfield Precinct by dropping a virtual pin on a map. They could choose to comment on places to protect / celebrate or places to improve. Due to the similar nature of the responses, the pins have been reported together as things people care about and value in the precinct. In total, 28 pins were dropped on the online collaborative map.
The following four locations have been represented by over 20 responses each, demonstrating their high value among residents, they include:
Respondents to the online survey were asked to describe three of the most special places in the precinct. In total, 219 entries were recorded through the online survey. Figure 13 overpage provides the combined results of the online collaborative map and the online survey results. It illustrates a relatively even distribution of special places across the precinct, with some indication of clusters around the Bakehouse Quarter Precinct and Concord Road.
The Bakehouse Quarter (38 comments) The Bakehouse Quarter received a total of 38 comments. Respondents said the things they love the most about the Quarter are the hub of restaurants, well-repurposed old factory buildings to offer a good mix of shops, heritage, village feel, open air and accessible nature.
North Strathfield Station (27 comments) North Strathfield Station received a total of 27 comments. Respondents said the things they most loved about the Station are the historical significance, active shopfronts, heritage gardens outside the Station, mature tree-lined streets and the presence of federation houses nearby.
Powell’s Creek (27 comments) Powell’s Creek received a total of 27 comments. Respondents said the things they love the most about the Creek are the cycle path, link to Sydney Olympic Park, flora and fauna, open spaces, green cover and active environment for children and adults. Respondents highlighted the importance of retaining this space and improving its safety at night.
The Arnotts Biscuits Factory (21 comments) The Arnotts Biscuits Factory received a total of 21 mentions/comments. Respondents said the things they most loved about the Factory are its heritage and historical significance. Respondents highlighted the need to retain this Factory and preserve it from being overshadowed by development. North Strathfield Station (Source: Heritage NSW)
Arnott’s Biscuits factory (Source: City of Canada Bay) 54
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More details and other things people love about North Strathfield are described on the following pages. See Figure 13, Table 38 and Table 39 for a the list of pins that are on this map.
