Wow just watched this video and couldn’t believe it was Parramatta. Although the last time I had been to Parramatta would be over 30 years ago now the tallest building then were all about 5 stores made of brick. Mostly flats and factories. Boy has it changed. I still can’t believe it but I just saw it.
Looks really good buts it's a bit of a shame Melbourne has overtaken Sydney as the largest city, and when then join Geelong to Melbourne they will be gigantic lol
Depends what stats you're looking at otherwise we're comparing apples with oranges. Greater Melbourne (Greater Capital Statistical Area or GCSA) currently has a population of approximately 4,976,200 compared to Greater Sydney's approximately 5,259,800, because "Greater" includes the NSW Central Coast. Melbourne's Metro area now includes Melton which allows it to be higher than Sydney's Metro area population by around 18,000 people. Melbourne isn't tipped to truly "overtake" Sydney in the population stakes until 2031-32. By 2041 Greater Melbourne is predicted to contain 6.9 million residents to Sydney's predicted 6.1 million (according to both Vic and NSW planning departments). That's a huge net increase of nearly a quarter of its current population. Which city will face more infrastructure pressure in the next two decades based on what's currently either planned or under construction? Melbourne will need massive rail, road and tram upgrades as well as a brand new decentralised Metro rail network not unlike Sydney's, extension of its tram network into existing fringe and new build suburbs to help connect with faster cross-regional heavy rail/Metro services, curtailing of motor vehicle traffic in inner urban and CBD areas (if Melbourne wants to maintain it's "most liveable" tag) and huge investment in higher density affordable housing options in locations across the whole metro area. The task ahead for Melbourne is much more challenging and I'd say pretty unenviable compared to any other Australian capital city at the moment. I so hope Melbourne planners and pollies can begin to tackle the population increase vs. infrastructure issue at a much earlier stage as opposed to Sydney's, who have made a sport out of alternately wringing then sitting on their hands for years to no avail but then, at what seems like the eleventh hour, quickly resolving to act decisively.
@@jonnies ??? Ummm…Sydney does count the Central Coast in its Greater Metro area. It also counts the Blue Mountains region. Not that anyone in those regions think of themselves as from Sydney. It’s merely an administrative thing. I’m sure Geelongers wouldn’t take too kindly to being co-opted into Melbourne, just as those from Newie or the ‘Gong wouldn’t appreciate the tag of “Sydneysider”. I consider myself both a Parramattarian _and_ a Sydneysider. Best of both worlds! 👍🏻 P.S. Geelong’s a great city. Long may it prosper!
@@jonnies Well, you did pop up in my proverbial cornflakes after all…brandishing additional fruit, no less. You know what you can now do with those metaphorical apples and oranges… make a proverbial fruit salad and eat it. You sound like you need the extra hypothetical fibre.
It’s a shame that very little effort is made to make these new buildings self sustainable there more of the same we’ve been building the last 60 years, yes they may be facing in better directions for the climate but compared to modern buildings in Singapore per say ours are still in the design stages of the 70’S somewhat with a token self sub-stained building every 30th build it’s stupid considering how hot the climate will become cover the buildings with greenery to keep them cool and trap carbon, pretty is not enough anymore.
Thank you for taking us on such a beautiful journey over our backyard. Much appreciated.
What an inspiring soundtrack
Parramatta is looking good.
Wow, that Aquatic center looks amazing.
Thanks for the upload BigJay!
Awesome job BJD
Love the movie, fantastic music selection.
I enjoy the colour grading on this channel - reds and oranges especially pop.
Wow just watched this video and couldn’t believe it was Parramatta. Although the last time I had been to Parramatta would be over 30 years ago now the tallest building then were all about 5 stores made of brick. Mostly flats and factories. Boy has it changed. I still can’t believe it but I just saw it.
Amazing! I really hope they put the Roxy to good use! Bar/hotel or a nightclub!
best part of sydney
Parramatta was for decades, an avoid at all cost place. Now it is like Chatswood, emerging as a vibrant city place that is worth going to.
😂still the same
Whats missing here is the massive development of the Rosehill racecourse area....the construction in that area has really ramped up
Parramatta already has a better skyline than Sydney 😎
A more inner one
Scary looks like lego land.
Is it safe to live there?
Yes, it's a pretty good area to live in, especially for Western Sydney standards. Unfortunately other parts of Western Sydney are left to be desired.
Looks really good buts it's a bit of a shame Melbourne has overtaken Sydney as the largest city, and when then join Geelong to Melbourne they will be gigantic lol
Depends what stats you're looking at otherwise we're comparing apples with oranges. Greater Melbourne (Greater Capital Statistical Area or GCSA) currently has a population of approximately 4,976,200 compared to Greater Sydney's approximately 5,259,800, because "Greater" includes the NSW Central Coast. Melbourne's Metro area now includes Melton which allows it to be higher than Sydney's Metro area population by around 18,000 people. Melbourne isn't tipped to truly "overtake" Sydney in the population stakes until 2031-32. By 2041 Greater Melbourne is predicted to contain 6.9 million residents to Sydney's predicted 6.1 million (according to both Vic and NSW planning departments). That's a huge net increase of nearly a quarter of its current population. Which city will face more infrastructure pressure in the next two decades based on what's currently either planned or under construction? Melbourne will need massive rail, road and tram upgrades as well as a brand new decentralised Metro rail network not unlike Sydney's, extension of its tram network into existing fringe and new build suburbs to help connect with faster cross-regional heavy rail/Metro services, curtailing of motor vehicle traffic in inner urban and CBD areas (if Melbourne wants to maintain it's "most liveable" tag) and huge investment in higher density affordable housing options in locations across the whole metro area. The task ahead for Melbourne is much more challenging and I'd say pretty unenviable compared to any other Australian capital city at the moment. I so hope Melbourne planners and pollies can begin to tackle the population increase vs. infrastructure issue at a much earlier stage as opposed to Sydney's, who have made a sport out of alternately wringing then sitting on their hands for years to no avail but then, at what seems like the eleventh hour, quickly resolving to act decisively.
Melbourne counting Geelong would be the same as Sydney counting Wollongong or Gosford.
@@jonnies ??? Ummm…Sydney does count the Central Coast in its Greater Metro area. It also counts the Blue Mountains region. Not that anyone in those regions think of themselves as from Sydney. It’s merely an administrative thing. I’m sure Geelongers wouldn’t take too kindly to being co-opted into Melbourne, just as those from Newie or the ‘Gong wouldn’t appreciate the tag of “Sydneysider”. I consider myself both a Parramattarian _and_ a Sydneysider. Best of both worlds! 👍🏻 P.S. Geelong’s a great city. Long may it prosper!
@@samhodgkinson7378 yes but what right do you have to say that? Melbourne and Sydney are like apples and oranges. Justify your position.
@@jonnies Well, you did pop up in my proverbial cornflakes after all…brandishing additional fruit, no less. You know what you can now do with those metaphorical apples and oranges… make a proverbial fruit salad and eat it. You sound like you need the extra hypothetical fibre.
It’s a shame that very little effort is made to make these new buildings self sustainable there more of the same we’ve been building the last 60 years, yes they may be facing in better directions for the climate but compared to modern buildings in Singapore per say ours are still in the design stages of the 70’S somewhat with a token self sub-stained building every 30th build it’s stupid considering how hot the climate will become cover the buildings with greenery to keep them cool and trap carbon, pretty is not enough anymore.