Annual Report FY14

RENEW ADELAIDE ANNUAL REPORT (FY / 14) A LETTER FROM CHAIRPERSON STEVE MARAS & GENERAL MANAGER LILY JACOBS Put simply, it has been an incredible year for The challenges we took on and successes we Renew Adelaide. In fact, it has been a had over the last year are huge. tremendous journey for Renew overall. I I was excited to see so many projects get off am enormously proud of everyone who has the ground, to see the amazing ideas that worked to bring the organisation to where it people have and the energy they bring. And is today – the volunteer board, our opera- such diversity – studio, retail, theatre , small tions team and all the pro bono and volun- bars and galleries; all unique ideas that teer supporters. contribute to the personalised and boutique This last financial year saw the superb experience that defines interesting places. outcomes of all the hard and great work There were many amazing examples. It took that’s been put in - the activation results us 9 months to get through some of the tripled fom the previous year and we regulatory and building issues to bring worked with 30 different projects across the Ancient World to life – and it has now CBD and Port Adelaide. We witnessed 11 become an amazing new small bar and new property owners become involved with cultural destination. We worked with the the program as they saw the benefits of Central Markets on some creative produce innovative ways in reducing vacancy. retailers, and saw the cultural reinvention of The entrepreneurial and creative spirit is the former Trims building through That well and truly alive in our city. Dapper Market and pop up gallery Mr Ist which completely took over and temporarily Special thanks go to the State Government of transformed the property. It was also South Australia for its ongoing support and wonderful to see Film Buff Central on St our other funding partners - the Adelaide Vincent Street in Port Adelaide take on a City Council and Renewal SA. Your support commercial lease, and to see the new energy and belief in what our group is doing to and shops in Port Adelaide, such as florist change Adelaide is very greatly appreciated Poppy and the Wallflowers. Without question, it’s an electrifing time to Creativity is partly about innovation and risk be part of Adelaide and the future looks taking – encouraging cultural life is an extremely exciting! important part of the broader economic and social fabric of our State. I can’t wait for the next few years! STEVE MARAS LILY JACOBS THE ACTIVATION MODEL s Co ea m id m e u iv ni at ty re p c ro s v te Communities id ra e e s n m e o g r y e t s i p n a u c m Community learns of Community e s m o city’s possibilities is drawn to the city C Ideas Properties A Vibrant City s e V Ventures r u ib t r activate the city n a e n v t r id o e f a p s u a d re e p en u p t i o nt re o s a ac ie tio rt n pe Pro Ventures Renew Adelaide develops creative enterprise in vacant space to bring cities alive. By seeding new and creative activity in commercial property we encourage continued renewal of cities and the creation of exciting places. THE BENEFITS OF RENEW ASPECT BENEFIT BENEFIT TO 1. OF MODEL TO OWNER ENTREPRENEUR 30 days notice to vacate if the owner No opportunity cost or loss of No long term commitment required We connect creative receives a commercial ofer commercial viability entrepreneurs with vacant commercial Renew Adelaide takes the head licence Renew Adelaide manages the tenant: no Inexperienced tenant can communicate and sub-licences to the creative additional work for the owner with Renew Adelaide properties participant Security of an established organisation being responsible a. The 30 day rent-fee Renew Adelaide has pro bono solicitors No additional work for the owner. No cost in drawing up legal documents and template licensing agreements rolling licence 5 year term excluded We work with property owners to make their vacant properties Renew Adelaide has public liability and Professional organisation with Renew Adelaide can facilitate plate glass insurance for all properties established practices sub-licensee insurance available to creative entrepreneurs on a short term, rent-fee basis. Renew Adelaide deals with regulatory Property is activated quickly and Idea is realised quickly and development issues becomes leasable Property can be accessed 2. A. B. C. Building the Providing opportunities Facilitating pro bono Developing entrepreneur- capacity of creative for creative entrepre- relationships with ial support programs, such neurs to develop and test specialist business as advisory referrals, entrepreneurs their idea through our 30 services such as mentorship schemes and day rolling licence model; accounting and legal frms volunteer business skills Renew Adelaide plays a unique sessions roll in assisting creative entrepreneurs by: A. B. C. Renew Adelaide is often We prepared a report We continue to identify 3. consulted by and works entitled ‘Regulatory and report to DPTI on with the South Australian Barriers to Creative commercial and Identify and reduce Government and Enterprise (2013)’ which regulatory barriers for Adelaide City Council to formed part of the input creative enterprise. barriers advise on how to improve into the Music Thinkers in and address the Residence program and is regulatory framework being used for the that currently exists Planning Review around leasing and conducted by DPTI. development. CASE STUDIES ANCIENT This property had been vacant for 7 years and required attention and investment to overcome some difficult WORLD regulatory barriers before it could be utilised again. Renew Adelaide, together with participants Brad Cameron and Dave Apps saw the potential that this out 116a Hindley of the way space had and the value that this property Street, Adelaide could contribute the to liveliness of Adelaide. Over 9 months Brad and Dave had a vision for what they wanted to achieve in this space and invested in long hours to build and develop their project while Renew Adelaide helped them work through the building issues. In February 2014, Ancient World launched during the 2014 Adelaide Fringe Festival as a small bar showcasing a diverse range of Adelaide arts and music. Afer their initial success they have got a Small Venues licence and been able to grow establish themselves as something a little different within Adelaide’s growing small bar scene. They’re now transitioning into a sustainable business. THE The Town Local started as a collaboration between two TOWN Renew Adelaide participants, Amy Roberts (Vege Threads) and Kara Town (AHD Paper), who met at the LOCAL Renew Adelaide West End Markets. When an opportunity arose for them to open a retail space they developed a new single venture called The Town Local. 13 King William Bringing their skills and knowledge together they were Street, Adelaide able to build and fit out the empty space into a unique and striking retail store, stocking their brands and other Australian and South Australian products. As the project developed Kara made the decision to focus on her brand and Amy took on the sole operation of The Town Local. Amy worked hard to build the success of The Town Local and her organic fashion label Vege Threads. With pro-bono financial and management training and support fom Bentleys (SA) Pty Ltd she has been able to support local artisans and producers, develop her own label and a successful online and retail space. PROJECTS PROJECT LOCATION Dr Rex’s Press 238 Rundle Street Duke Group March – June 2014 Have you met Charlie? Charles Street Plaza Peregrine Corporation May – June 2014 The Rabbit Hole Charles Street Plaza Peregrine Corporation May 2014 - cont People-Planet-Purpose Charles Street Plaza Peregrine Corporation May 2014 - cont Small World Charles Street Plaza Peregrine Corporation May 2014 - cont Frank & Lola 238 Rundle Street Duke Group February – March 2014 Ancient World 116a Hindley Street Pasquale Mastrangelo February 2014 – cont* Pickle in the Middle Adelaide Central Markets Adelaide Central Markets February 2014 – June 2014** Adelaide Fashion Revolution 303 Pulteney Duke Group March 2014 – cont* Toy Soldiers Adelaide Central Plaza Precision Group Feb-14 Milkcrate Culture 303 Pulteney Duke Group February 2014 – June 2014 Grid Projects 244 North Terrace Peregrine Corporation February 2014 – June 2014 ‘Twang’ by Boxplot Adelaide Central Plaza Precision Group Nov-14 ‘Mass & Velocity’ by Jelena Vujnovic Adelaide Central Plaza Precision Group December 2013 – January 2014 Adelaide City Adelaide Pop Up West End Market 27 Bank Street Hindley East Pty Ltd Oct-13 Tenth & Gibson Adelaide Central Plaza Precision Group Oct-13 The Town Local 13 King William Street Anvil Capital November 2013 - cont ‘I Met Hindley’ Theatre performance 27 Bank Street Hindley East Pty Ltd October – November 2013 Nook & Granny Adelaide Central Markets Adelaide Central Markets September – December 2013 The Mill Artists Display Adelaide Central Plaza Precision Group Aug-13 Renew Adelaide office 268 Waymouth Street Real Projects Adelaide Pty Ltd August 2013 – cont* Mercury Secret Cinema 303 Pulteney Street Duke Group Sep-13 Mr. Ist 322 King William St Karidis Group May-June 2014 That Dapper Market 322 King William St Karidis Group May-14 Everything Coconut 166 St Vincent Street Cohen Group September 2013 – March 2014** Lilly & Tulip 168 St Vincent Street Cohen Group November 2013 – March 2014 Forge Creative Warehouse L1 166 St Vincent Street Cohen Group November 2013 - cont Poppy and the Wallflowers 166 St Vincent Street Cohen

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