As the great urbanist jane jacobs pointed out a long time ago , successful places are multidimensional and diverse -- they don 't just cater to a single industry or a single demographic group ; they are full of stimulation and creative interplay .
For the outdoors lover , it is paradise ; for the foodie , the asian cuisine here is some of the best in the world ; and for the urbanist , there is a lively and growing multicultural scene linked by excellent public transport .