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philosophically) key public buildings and facilities that are central to the identity of modern Australia'  (Marshall and others 2010b, vol. 1, p. 113)

As a designed space, it is valued as part of the Griffins design for Canberra,

    'The vista encompasses the legislative, judicial and social structures that represent our nation.  These need a strong landscape to link them and present a good image of the heart of our nation to the nation and the world.'  (Marshall and others 2010b, vol. 1, p. 113)

The scale and formality of the Vista is recognised as contributing to its overall impact,

    'I find the scale very impressive, the corridor from Parliament House to Mount Ainslie is a beautiful space.  I admire the orderly (formal) landscaping that slashes through the 'natural bush' on the perimeter, the contrast is spectacular.'

    'It's the central concept of the Griffins' design.  The dimensions of Anzac Parade and the War Memorial can be appreciated from Parliament House'

    'I think the view is breathtaking and I am very touched seeing passed the Old Parliament House all the way to the War Memorial'  (Marshall and others 2010b, vol. 1, pp. 114, 119)

The sightline from Parliament House to the Australian War Memorial was identified as important by 66% of respondents to the on-line survey.  This sightline offers a visual unification of the ideal of democracy and the sacrifices made to protect the values of democracy, and the plan concludes that it is the veterans/family of veterans among the Canberra community who are most likely to hold this view.  Some examples quoted from the on-line survey include,

    'Visual link from Parliament House to the War Memorial links our democracy with the sacrifices made to achieve and maintain it.'  (Canberra resident and veteran/family of veteran)

    'Visual impact, particularly looking south towards Old Parliament House and north from the lake shore towards the war memorial.'  (Canberra resident and veteran/family of veteran)

    'It is an inspiring view to link the parliament and its democratic heritage with the war memorial and its commemoration of those who have fought and died to preserve it.'   (Canberra resident)

    'The vista encompasses the legislative, judicial and social structures that represent our nation.  These need a strong landscape to link them.'  (Canberra resident)

    'At one end is the War Memorial which is where the Australian identity was first forged in popular culture.'  (Canberra resident and veteran/family of veteran)

    'The significance of the vista is also because of the later alterations and additional cultural buildings that now form part of the area, including Old Parliament House, which is a physical legacy of the fledgling Commonwealth Government from the 1920s and a national icon that reveals so much about Australian Political life