Quay Visions revisited

摘要

Circular Quay is arguably Sydney's most popular and significant public place. It is also one of the most studied and subject to the greatest number of speculative propositions over time. Yet it remains strangely neglected. We need to ask, is this due to complex operational and governance challenges, or a lack of vision and political will? Or is it that the citizens of our 'accidental' city have been lulled into accepting a mediocre, mostly good enough outcome? Would our most significant place be subject to this neglect if it were in more singular control (like that of the City of Sydney, whose recent track record on leadership and design excellence in the public domain has been exemplary)?