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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 in the 20th century.  The vista visually connects the evolution of Australian Government and the democracy between the old and new parliament building, and celebrates the cultural identity of the nation through the linkages to the National War Memorial and other important buildings.'  (Visitor)  (Marshall and others 2010b, vol. 1, pp. 119-120)

Australians' perceptions of their National Capital
A national survey undertaken in 2006 sought to understand Australians' perceptions and attitudes to Canberra as the national capital.  The sample covered 1,002 Australians, and nearly 76% of the sample had visited Canberra.

The most highly ranked symbols of Canberra were Parliament House and the Australian War Memorial.  The national values represented by Canberra were, in the eyes of respondents, that it reflects Australia's history, Australian democracy and national values, with a high percentage supporting the idea that the national capital should be something Australians are proud of (91.6%) and that it should symbolise Australians' ideals and aspirations (83.7%).  The national values identified were 'in particular Australia's defence force history, democracy and Australian history' (Marillanca 2005).

Lake Burley Griffin and Adjacent Lands Heritage Management Plan
This plan by Godden Mackay Logan (2009) for the NCA included an assessment of social and community-held aesthetic values, based on focus groups, an on-line survey, interviews and research.

The statement of significance for Lake Burley Griffin notes that,

    'Lake Burley Griffin is an essential part of what defines Canberra.  It is an essential component of the Griffin plan for a lake to link and unify the axes and vistas of the plan to the underlying landform of the place.  The lake is a unique and creative aspect of Australia's most successful urban plan, which is highly valued by communities for its aesthetic qualities...  The lake is valued highly by communities for its landmark value, as a symbol of Canberra and as an iconic cultural landscape, which for many is a symbol of local identity.'  (GML 2009b, p. 2)

The strongest recognised values in this plan where there is a link to the potential values of Anzac Parade are:
     * valuing of the overall Griffin design concept for Canberra as an important part of the city's identity, recognising that the Land and Water Axes have an important relationship to each other in the overall conception of the city;  and
     * recognising these design elements as part of the symbolism of Canberra—as national capital, and such symbols are regarded with pride by Canberra residents.  For example, Lake Burley