Why is Perth CBD so small?
Mar 7th 2005, 5:43 pm
#31
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Re: Why is Perth CBD so small?
Originally Posted by Lathlain
I know its very sad only having 11 skyscrapers considering the Aussies are supposed to love them like the Yanks. 
Mar 7th 2005, 6:20 pm
#32
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Re: Why is Perth CBD so small?
Originally Posted by walla1
If I had my way I wouldn't have any, they block the sun
ahem...
Have you noticed that most modern skyscrapers are shiny, or reflective, so that they reflect the sun all the way down to street level? The sun bounces back and forth off each shiny builidng till it reaches street level. Is this a requirement to get planning permission?
I know there are other benefits like keeping the heat out of the buildings and privacy, but then why not just tint the windows, why make them like mirrors.
I first noticed it in Melbourne where I could be blinded by the sun reflecting of a couple of shiny buildings whilst walking along the street surrounded by skyscrapers.
Just a thought,
Cheers,
JTL
Mar 7th 2005, 6:31 pm
#33
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Re: Why is Perth CBD so small?
Originally Posted by Simone
Carousel is alright too, in Cannington on the Albany Highway(bit far for you, but, why not, petrols cheap(well, hopefully it will be again tomorrow!!)). It's the biggest one in Perth apparently.
Out of interest, what is 'cheap' by Perths standards? Here if it gets around the 80cent mark its doing quite well these days, but the last couple of weeks it been mid-90's (sorry for going OT, just curious!)
Mar 7th 2005, 6:53 pm
#34
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Re: Why is Perth CBD so small?
Originally Posted by mlbonner
Out of interest, what is 'cheap' by Perths standards? Here if it gets around the 80cent mark its doing quite well these days, but the last couple of weeks it been mid-90's (sorry for going OT, just curious!)
I still think it's really cheap compared to Holland, but then I have a really small economical car too. This weekend we drove 450 km (one way) to Albany, and that cost one tank of petrol, about $30!!
Way back a bit more, cos petrol down there around 114.
Mar 7th 2005, 6:54 pm
#35
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Re: Why is Perth CBD so small?
Originally Posted by mlbonner
Out of interest, what is 'cheap' by Perths standards? Here if it gets around the 80cent mark its doing quite well these days, but the last couple of weeks it been mid-90's (sorry for going OT, just curious!)
Mar 7th 2005, 7:11 pm
#36
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Re: Why is Perth CBD so small?
Originally Posted by Lathlain
Around the $1 mark at the mo Michelle
Mar 7th 2005, 9:17 pm
#37
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Re: Why is Perth CBD so small?
The Belgian beer pub gets my vote, almost impossible to find a pub in the uk that sells Hoegaarden on tap 
For uptodate fuel prices check out http://www.fuelwatch.wa.gov.au/
Its normaly just under half of the price of fuel in uk and i still do loads of miles to go shopping , get to work, see mates or do most things !!!
For uptodate fuel prices check out http://www.fuelwatch.wa.gov.au/
Its normaly just under half of the price of fuel in uk and i still do loads of miles to go shopping , get to work, see mates or do most things !!!
