The Perth Thread

[ioppolo]

The fact that it makes the news says a lot about our media.

 

[Kram]

Maybe like Andrew Walker they should have also worn a hat.

 

[Van_Dyke]

Maybe like Andrew Walker they should have also worn a hat.

Might have been busy eating Chicken.

 

[Righteo]

Jesus this city is shit. I've never been before, but after 24 hours here the city is poorly laid out, the people are possibly the least friendly in Australia, the airport sucks, and in my case the accommodation is something that I would be embarrassed to run.

In just 24 hours, I've become completely flabbergasted and confused at the pride and parochialism of BF members in Perth. This city is a ******* shithole.

I've gone for West Coast all my life due to family connections... but having spent 24 hours here I am genuinely reconsidering my fandom. (The Eagles pathetic membership dept doesn't help)

I love seeing Australia. But I'm pretty confident that I'll never come back here. Sorry "Perthians" - I don't get your love for this piece of shit city at all.

lol

We can only hope so.

 

[Righteo]

Funnily enough I was just reading through this thread moments before reading nobbys post and suffice to say I found the contrast to be dazzling. That guy gets it.

 

[Forward Press]

Funnily enough I was just reading through this thread moments before reading nobbys post and suffice to say I found the contrast to be dazzling. That guy gets it.

I think we're sometimes guilty of taking our own city for granted. Of course there are loads of legitimate complaints about it, but I've been to many around the world (including Sydney and Melbourne several times) and I think Perth is the best overall.

 

[Big Cox 88]

Been to Melbourne a few times and find it boring now. Apart from sport and some cafes Melbourne doesn't offer as much as Perth for my interests.

 

[Forward Press]

Just finished that thread Righteo, thanks for the link. It also reminds me I should get down to Freo more often and appreciate it. Hard to think of anywhere else in the world similar to it.

Been to Melbourne a few times and find it boring now. Apart from sport and some cafes Melbourne doesn't offer as much as Perth for my interests.

I go there for family, shopping and food. In terms of sightseeing it has nothing on Perth.

 

[ioppolo]

Just finished that thread Righteo, thanks for the link. It also reminds me I should get down to Freo more often and appreciate it. Hard to think of anywhere else in the world similar to it.



I go there for family, shopping and food. In terms of sightseeing it has nothing on Perth.

Easten staters are just used to the sheer size I'd say. They might have more cafes but they're no different to ours.

 

[gaskin]

Funnily enough I was just reading through this thread moments before reading nobbys post and suffice to say I found the contrast to be dazzling. That guy gets it.

I just looked through that thread and it's brilliant. If anyone hasn't looked through it then do yourself a favour and look.

 

[Big Cox 88]

Most people I have met overseas on my Euro travels (non-Australian) always have Perth in their top 3 places in Australia. I always wondered in my head why until I read through that thread and saw the variety of things there are to do. We just take the beaches, Freo, Mt Lawley, Kings Park and the CBD for granted. Historical architecture and a safe, clean city are what attract people.

 

[Righteo]

I just looked through that thread and it's brilliant. If anyone hasn't looked through it then do yourself a favour and look.

It's one of the better photo tours of Perth I've seen, covers all the classic stuff but it's nice to see some attention given to some lesser known buildings/areas that even people from here might not fully appreciate. We definitely take a lot for granted.

 

[JW Frogen]

I live in Perth, I love this city.

Why do we **** up everything we do?

The new Elizabeth Quay development has no shade, nothing is open interesting around it, the fountains are a biological death trap and so closed.

Why can't Perth deliver anything with art and wonder, or even like a competent adult?

Ever?

We never do.

And so the world's most isolated city remains just that.

 

[Scotland]

That link has nice photos but post #4 sums it up:

I must admit Perth is a very photogenic city like Sydney. Lacks the street activation though due to low density.

Perth is a bit of a paradox in that it's full of people that want to live in a low density environment yet lament the lack of things that are limited by a low density environment.

The basis of reference for Perth is always Melbourne - presumably because both cities like footy so that's one more thing we have in common than we do with Sydney. And because we're insular West Aussies.

Anyway, if someone asks you to list the best things about Melbourne invariably the same answers come up: the MCG and sports precinct, the bars/restaurants/coffee, the arts/music/etc. I don't know too many people who rave about the Yarra River or St Kilda Beach.

If someone asks the same questions about Perth the answers will be the weather, Kings Park, Cottesloe Beach, down South (which isn't Perth), Rottnest... Fremantle is about the only man made thing that makes top 5 lists. Two different cities, so it's not surprising some love one and hate the other and vice versa. I've got friends that are big surf club folks and are out doing whatever it is surf club people (rescuing Alf Stewart?) every other morning/afternoon so the weather and beaches are the main drawcard of their lives so cheap coffee and grand slam tennis probably won't sway them to move to Melbourne. My 20 something hipster cousin who gets 3rd degree burns checking the mail on the other hand is much better suited with the Silent Alarms in Brunswick or Fitzroy.

IMO the problem with Perth (other than the fact that nearly 2m people is about 500,000 too many for the way it's laid out) is that (coincidentally like most girls in Perth) it has coasted on its looks for too long and now has grown to the point that people need more. Things like the new stadium, Perth Arena, Elizabeth Quay, railway sinking and associated Northbridge link etc. are fantastic because they give people more reason to actually visit the place. I turned 18 in 2002 and started working in the CBD in I think 2008 and it wasn't until the last couple of years I've started going out in Perth other than by virtue of simply being there on a Friday afternoon. The changes to the airport and ongoing rail/road upgrades are great too but ultimately not attractions.

The next challenge (which will take generations dying off) is to get people wanting to live in higher density areas. East Perth is a winner, hopefully Burswood takes off also. Subiaco Oval should go the way of East Perth once the new stadium is finished. Higher density doesn't mean Brownlie Towers Mk II, it means that 2m people can't have 1,000 sqm each and drive everywhere.

Onwards and upwards. Westraya.

 

[kane249]

Last I heard they were planning more small bars in Subi in preparation for them losing the footy, but it will be interesting to see what happens to the area when it does go.

 

[Scotland]

Last I heard they were planning more small bars in Subi in preparation for them losing the footy, but it will be interesting to see what happens to the area when it does go.

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=detroit

 

[kane249]

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=detroit

 

[WCErevival]

I live in Perth, I love this city.

Why do we **** up everything we do?

The new Elizabeth Quay development has no shade, nothing is open interesting around it, the fountains are a biological death trap and so closed.

Why can't Perth deliver anything with art and wonder, or even like a competent adult?

Ever?

We never do.

And so the world's most isolated city remains just that.

Its not finished may be a reason

 

[Spuddage]

I played The Vines' Ellenbrook course for the first time this weekend. It was picturesque and a nice layout (despite all the hills), but I was really disappointed by the condition of some of the greens - covered in yellow sand and really bumpy/rough. Anyone else experienced this? I expected better for the price.

Greens had been cored. Standard maintenance and they should have only charged you maintenance prices but the Vines is broke and needing all the money they can get.
The course is in pretty ordinary condition, sad to see such an iconic course go to the dogs.

 

[FlowersByIrene]

Did anyone see the proposed Kings Park - City Cable car plan? I reckon that would be pretty cool

 

[Keys]

Did anyone see the proposed Kings Park - City Cable car plan? I reckon that would be pretty cool

Would be a fantastic way to connect the city to kings park and a great tie in to Elizabeth quay

 

[Van_Dyke]

Did anyone see the proposed Kings Park - City Cable car plan? I reckon that would be pretty cool

A giant flying fox would be awesome.

 

[gaskin]

It's something that should have been done long ago. It's a no brainer.

 

[FlowersByIrene]

A giant flying fox would be awesome.

I could get on board

 

[Van_Dyke]

Went down to Freo tonight.

I swear, I never see anyone in Joe's fish shack.