what were Walter burley Griffin's plans for canberra

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Walter Burley Griffin was known as the designer of Canberra, today's capital of Australia. However, his original plan back then was not all implemented despite its visionary blueprint. Here are some of the original plans proposed by Griffin back then.
- more colorful mountains surroundings (Black Mountain, Mount Ainslie and Mount Mugga Mugga were supposed to be in brighter color planted with colorful flowers and vegetation)
- a cultural hub, which was meant to be an open space for public with various facilities for citizens which suits their various skills and interest.
- national botanical garden or park with plants from all over the world
- more integrated tram system, which has currently been put into realization.
- sites of apartment and buildings by the lake
- a multi functioned hall, which used to be called 'casino' in 1900 for a ball or area for political protest gathering
- capitol building in a shape of pyramid-like