Macarthur Square

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/macarthur-square

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1. How big is Macarthur Square?From 29,000 m² to 90,000 m²
2. What is the location?Campbelltown, New South Wales, Australia
3. What is the developers?Lendlease and GPT Group
4. Why is Macarthur Square next to the train station?Being next to the Macarthur railway station makes it easy for people to travel there by train. It helps shoppers and commuters go in and out quickly.
5. How has Macarthur Square changed over time?It started in 1979 with 29,000 square meters of space. In 2005 it grew to 90,000 square meters, and in 2017 it expanded further to 107,000 square meters.

Transit-Oriented Development (TOD): Urban planning that maximizes the amount of residential, business, and leisure space within walking distance of public transport.
Tenant Mix: The variety and combination of different types of shops and businesses within a retail center.
Retail Landscape: The current state and trends within the industry of selling goods and services to consumers.