Adelaide: One City, Many Places a Spatial Vision for the Future of the City – 2014

Adelaide: One City, Many Places A Spatial Vision for the Future of the City – 2014

1 Adel aide City Council Spatial Vision 2014 Acknowledgement Contents to Country KAURNA ACKNOWLEDGMENT 3 GUIDING PRINCIPLES...... 14 6 D ELIVERING THE VISION – Implementing the Adelaide City Council acknowledges the LORD MAYOR’S MESSAGE...... 3 P rinciples Guiding the Spatial Vision...... 39 traditional Country of the Kaurna People Development of the THE COUNCIL...... 4 of the Adelaide Plains and pays respect to Structure Plan...... 14 6.1 Topic Areas for Investigation Elders past and present. We recognise and and Progression...... 39 1 INTRODUCTION...... 7 respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and 4 SPATIAL VISION FOR THE 6.1.1 Co-creation...... 39 relationship with the land. We acknowledge 1.1 Introduction...... 7 FUTURE OF THE CITY...... 16 6.1.2 East and West that they are of continuing importance to 1.2 P urpose and Role of this 4.1 Vision ...... 17 of the CBD...... 39 the Kaurna People living today. Spatial Vision...... 7 4.2 Spatial Vision – Plan...... 18 6.1.3 Public Realm 1.3 Area of Spatial Vision...... 7 4.3 Spatial Vision – Words for enhancements...... 39 Areas and Links...... 19 2 PLANNING CONTEXT...... 9 6.1.4 Infrastructure...... 39 4.3.1 Urban and Park 2.1 State Planning Context...... 9 6.1.5 Design Input...... 39 Lands Areas...... 19 2.1.1 South Australia 6.2 Roles and Measuring 4.3.2 Links...... 20 Strategic Plan...... 9 Progress...... 40

2.1.2 3 0-Year Plan for 5 SUPPORTING 6.2.1 Measuring Greater Adelaide...... 9 INFORMATION TO THE Progress...... 40 SPATIAL VISION...... 23 2.1.3 Inner Metropolitan Rim 6.2.2 30 Year Plan for Planning Context...... 10 5.1 Population Growth - Greater Adelaide...... 40 Resident /Worker...... 23 2.2 City of Adelaide 6.2.3 Statutory Planning Planning Context...... 10 5.2 City Form and System...... 40 Building Heights...... 26 2.2.1 City of Adelaide Strategic Plan...... 10 5.3 Transport and Movement...... 28

2.2.2 Vibrant City...... 11 5.3.1 Link and Place: Current and Future...... 28 2.2.3 Adelaide (City) Development Plan...... 11 5.3.2 Networks and Priority Areas...... 32 2.2.4 Smart Move Strategy...... 11 5.4 Park Lands and Biodiversity...... 34 2.2.5 Significant City Projects...... 13 5.5 Sustainability...... 35

2.3 Placemaking...... 13 5.6 Social Infrastructure...... 35

5.7 Infrastructure (Essential Services)...... 36

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Lord Mayor’s Message

Welcome to the City of Adelaide’s Spatial Vision for the future of the City.

This Spatial Vision provides a practical spatial plan that sets out the desired future for the various areas that make up our City, including urban areas, the Park Lands and transport corridors. It is a 10 year vision within a 30 year horizon. As a planning document, this Spatial Vision sits between the long term, high level policies of the State Government’s 30 Year Plan for Greater Adelaide, the Adelaide (City) Development Plan, the Adelaide Park Lands Management Strategy and the Park Lands Landscape Master Plan. This Spatial Vision is interconnected with Council’s ‘Smart Move – The City of Adelaide’s Transport and Movement Strategy 2012 – 22’, providing a ten year strategy set to make the city’s streets safer, more connected and easier for people to use. No matter how you intend to relate with the City in the future, this Spatial Vision is a ‘must’ to be referenced to help inform your plans and decisions. I hope you join with me in being part of making Adelaide one of the great small cities of the world.

Stephen Yarwood

Lord Mayor

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Elected Members of Council

Stephen Yarwood Dr Michael Anne Moran Susan Clearihan Houssam Abiad Dr Michael Henningsen LORD MAYOR Llewellyn-Smith AM AREA COUNCILLOR NORTH WARD COUNCILLOR CENTRAL WARD COUNCILLOR SOUTH WARD COUNCILLOR Tel 8203 7252 AREA COUNCILLOR Tel 8203 7193 Tel 8203 7189 Tel 8203 7191 Tel 8203 7194 Fax 8203 7534 Tel 8203 7188 Fax 8203 7709 Fax 8203 7709 Fax 8203 7709 Fax 8203 7709 Mobile 0400 000 944 Fax 8203 7709 Mobile 0417 801 568 Mobile 0400 090 079 Mobile 0400 791 118 Mobile 0488 040 898 Mail GPO Box 2252 Adelaide SA 5001 Mobile 0409 709 034 Mail GPO Box 2252 Adelaide SA 5001 Mail GPO Box 2252 Adelaide SA 5001 Mail GPO Box 2252 Adelaide SA 5001 Mail GPO Box 2252 Adelaide SA 5001 [email protected] Mail GPO Box 2252 Adelaide SA 5001 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Natasha Malani Mark Hamilton David Plumridge AM Sandy Wilkinson Megan Hender Anthony Williamson DEPUTY LORD MAYOR AREA COUNCILLOR AREA COUNCILLOR NORTH WARD COUNCILLOR CENTRAL WARD COUNCILLOR SOUTH WARD COUNCILLOR AREA COUNCILLOR Tel 8203 7563 Tel 8203 7965 Tel 8203 7964 Tel 8203 7187 Tel 8203 7190 Tel 8203 7192 Fax 8203 7709 Fax 8203 7709 Fax 8203 7709 Fax 8203 7709 Fax 8203 7709 Fax 8203 7709 Mail GPO Box 2252 Adelaide SA 5001 Mobile 0417 088 992 Mobile 0488 954 553 Mobile 0401 147 176 Mobile 0411 180 780 Mobile 0429 119 047 [email protected] Mail GPO Box 2252 Adelaide SA 5001 Mail GPO Box 2252 Adelaide SA 5001 Mail GPO Box 2252 Adelaide SA 5001 Mail GPO Box 2252 Adelaide SA 5001 Mail GPO Box 2252 Adelaide SA 5001 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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1: Introduction

1.1 Introduction Firstly, it is intended that this Plan be used as a City-wide context for more Adelaide is a great place to live. On detailed and future placemaking and a global scale, Adelaide has been 30 Year Plan for co-creation opportunities in local areas ranked the fifth most liveable City in Greater Adelaide within the City. Whilst this Plan is not the world. When planning for the future local placemaking, within the policy of a growing city and maintaining its context of the 30 Year Plan for Greater high standard of liveability, there are Adelaide seeking for the City to grow, many factors that must be taken into this Plan provides a more detailed account. Central is making Adelaide spatial vision for the different areas of more of a place overall. This means the City. that the City will be one City, but with Spatial Vision many places within it. And all these for the future Secondly, this Plan is intended to be places can only be successful places of the City referenced in further refinements to the if planning brings together business, Development Plan in the City. residents and city stakeholders in Thirdly, this Plan is also intended to be a conversation. This can be called referenced in regards to planning for integrated planning. infrastructure, both hard and soft. On a metropolitan scale, the Adelaide This means, for example, that planning City Council area is the ‘pre-eminent’ Development for transport, paving, libraries, schools, energy, and stormwater all reference central place. But within this central Plan place, local planning and placemaking this Plan. needs to be conscious of its context. Lastly, this Plan also comprises a This plan presents the envisaged ‘structure plan’ as envisaged to be land use, built form, and movement prepared in the Governance and outcomes for the City. The Adelaide (City) Development Plan Implementation Section of the 30 Year comprises statutory development Plan for Greater Adelaide. 1.2 Purpose and Role of policy used by planning authorities to this Spatial Vision make planning assessment decisions. 1.3 Area of Spatial Vision The Development Act 1993 requires The purpose of this Spatial Vision This Spatial Vision applies to the area that changes to the Development Plan is to express the desired land use, of the City of Adelaide. promote the 30 Year Plan for Greater built form, and movement outcomes Adelaide, such that progressively, envisaged for the City over the next the Development Plan will be 10 to 30 years. This plan also outlines increasingly aligned to the 30 Year a spatial framework within which Plan for Greater Adelaide. placemaking and planning for the City’s many places can occur. Regular users of the Development Plan can understand the Development This Plan sits between the 30 Year Plan’s role in shaping the City. Plan for Greater Adelaide and the However, this Plan provides in words Development Plan. and maps ‘a spatial vision for the The 30 Year Plan for Greater Adelaide future of the City’ in order to further is a long term strategy for the enhance Adelaide as one City with Greater Adelaide area, established many Places. as a Planning Strategy under the It is intended that this Plan be used Development Act 1993. The 30 Year in a variety of ways into the future, Plan articulates certain outcomes, all important, and all integrated with policies and targets for the City. each other.

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2: Planning Context

2.1 State Planning Context The 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide »» Location of new jobs and housing is underpinned by 14 principles. While in designated transit corridors and 2.1.1 South Australia Strategic Plan the policies and specific targets may creation of mixed use precincts South Australia’s Strategic Plan change over time, these principles will »» Electrification of the rail system and sets targets for the State. It is the be a constant driving force for future rail and o‐bahn extensions overarching document for other State generations to ensure that Greater »» Governance and Implementation and Local Government strategic Adelaide has a world-leading approach arrangements. documents and plans. The SASP to competitiveness, liveability, »» Revitalisation of major activity has seven strategic priorities to sustainability and resilience to climate centres, particularly the City help focus efforts and drive the work change. The principles are: of Adelaide of government: 1. A compact and carbon-efficient city »» Creating a vibrant city For the City of Adelaide, the 2. Housing diversity and choice 30-Year Plan: »» Safe communities, healthy neighbourhoods 3. Accessibility »» Reinforces the economic and cultural primacy of the City »» An affordable place to live 4. A transit-focused and »» Provides a long term and integrated »» Every chance for every child connected city planning framework »» Grow advanced manufacturing 5. World-class design and vibrancy »» Provides population/housing targets »» Realising the benefits of the mining 6. Social inclusion and fairness (27,300 extra residents, 50,000 boom for all extra workers) »» Premium food and wine from our 7. Heritage and character protection »» Flags opportunities associated with clean environment and enhancement the Mall, North Terrace, Riverbank The 30 Year Plan for Greater Adelaide 8. Healthy, safe and connected and laneways communities is the spatial representation of the »» Addresses residential growth South Australia Strategic Plan. 9. Affordable living including student housing 10. E conomic growth and »» Flags options for a mass transit loop This Spatial Vision competitiveness as a catalyst for regeneration plays a particular role in 11. Climate change resilience »» Reinforces the need to conserve contributing to the priority historic residential precincts of creating a vibrant city. 12. E nvironmental protection, »» Addresses the role of the Park Lands restoration and enhancement in the context of the metropolitan 2.1.2 3 0-Year Plan for Greater 13. Natural resources management area and identifies opportunities Adelaide 14. Community engagement. for mixed‐use development along The 30-Year Plan is a volume of the the terraces Key approaches of the 30 Year Plan: Planning Strategy for South Australia, »» Seeks to harmonise day‐time and an integral part of the State’s »» Employment and residential growth night‐time amenity and economies distribution in the metropolitan area planning framework. »» Informs spatial planning and and Greater Adelaide region The 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide planning for increased population »» A progressive shift from the current has three interlocking objectives, and visitation and resultant changes 50:50 greenfields/infill ratio, to a which will maximise South Australia’s in land use and movement 30:70 ratio opportunities and respond to the »» Informs partnerships with other »» Networks of transit orientated challenges we face. These are to: State, local and private bodies and developments (TODs) throughout the »» maintain and improve liveability the community in planning for the metro area (Bowden being the first) »» increase competitiveness future of the City »» Concentration of new housing »» drive sustainability and resilience to in existing urban areas and climate change diversification of dwelling types and housing choices

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The Governance and 2.2 C ity of Adelaide Adelaide is a City of great places 2.2.2 Vibrant City This Spatial Vision provides This Spatial Vision reflects Implementation section of Planning Context for people. Great places for living In November 2011, the Capital City a spatial plan for the future the Council wide vision and community life. Great places for the 30 Year Plan intends Committee announced an agenda of the City that provides an and desired character 2.2.1 C ity of Adelaide Strategic Plan businesses to start up and grow. Great that Structure Plan’s to enliven and attract people to the integrated land use, built statements/zones The Strategic Plan 2012 – 2016 places for knowledge and creativity city, and identified several priorities to be prepared for areas form and movement plan introduced in 2012 by was developed through extensive to flourish. Adelaide: A City of many revitalize the city centre, capitalizing on within which the vibrant city the Ministerial lead Capital to undergo significant engagement with the community. places that promote interaction. It’s activity underway to regenerate the city change. This Spatial Vision It outlines a vision and outcomes our animated City of the south. A City along North Terrace, the Riverbank, outcomes can be realised. City Development Plan represents the Structure desired for the City and the strategies, planned by Light that really shines.’ and Rundle Mall. Amendment. key projects and services Council will Plan for the City area. Council’s Strategic Plan has six This vision for a more vibrant Adelaide This Spatial Vision also deliver between 2012 and 2016. outcomes: is about a renaissance of the city 2.2.3 A delaide (City) reflects the desired The Strategic Plan vision is ‘Adelaide: »» City of great places centre as a place to live, work, visit Development Plan character statements/ 2.1.3 Inner Metropolitan Rim One City, Many Places’. The Strategic »» Accessible city and invest. It’s about a city humming The Adelaide (City) Development Plan zones proposed in Plan articulates a vision for the City of: Planning Context »» Creative city with activity in its many laneways and contains the statutory policies used the 2013 Council lead beautiful public spaces. It’s about by relevant planning authorities to The Planning Minister released an ‘Adelaide is the dynamic heart of »» Liveable city Residential and Main innovation, urban renewal, stunning Inner Metro Rim Structure Plan the state’s pursuits in business and »» Prosperous city make planning assessment decisions. design, a walkable city, a city for Street Amendment. (September 2012) affecting areas in commerce, arts and culture, retail, »» Environmentally sustainable city The Development Act 1993 requires all people. neighbouring Council areas on the education and innovation. The people amendments to the Development Plan to promote the 30 Year Plan for outer edge of the Adelaide Park Lands. of Adelaide are proud of their cleverly This Spatial Vision provides The Capital City Committee’s focus 2.2.4 Smart Move Strategy Development Plan Amendments designed City in a park, its cultural and priorities are aligned with the Greater Adelaide (being the relevant a spatial articulation for the The Smart Move Strategy, The City of were initiated to reflect the land use boulevards, its gridded streets and South Australian Government’s Planning Strategy). future of the City that is Adelaide’s Transport and Movement planning directions of the Structure heritage buildings sitting easily ‘Vibrant City’ strategic priority, and The Development Act 1993 provides for consistent with the vision Strategy 2012-22 (Smart Move Plan in the relevant Council area between the hills and the sea. the Adelaide City Council’s strategic either the Minister for Planning or Council and outcomes of Council’s Strategy) outlines Council’s desired Development Plans. Stunning contemporary architecture vision for the city set out in the City of to amend the Development Plan. Strategic Plan. transport and movement outcomes for is home to a growing number of Adelaide Strategic Plan 2012-2016. In March 2012, Council and the This Spatial Vision for the the City, and the strategies to achieve residents, businesses and creative Minister for Planning entered into these over the next ten years. City has been prepared enterprises. Outstanding design and a Heads of Agreement regarding with regard to the artwork are a hallmark of its bustling planning reform in the City. The directions of this Inner streets and squares enjoyed by many, Heads of Agreement covered two day and night. Metro Structure Plan. Development Plan Amendments, planning assessment, pre-lodgement and design review.

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The Smart Move Strategy aims to 2. S afe cycling: This outcome will 4. Green travel: This outcome will 6. Smart parking: This outcome will 2.2.5 Significant City Projects make the City more accessible by create a City where: create a City where: create a City where: The City is changing, with a range of accommodating greater travel choices »» people of all levels of cycling ability »» there is a high proportion of low »» the cost of parking and the balance public and privately led developments to meet the needs of all users. The feel that they can cycle safely emission vehicles of demand and supply of parking underway that will significantly Strategy’s key priority is to create »» cycling is the most convenient form »» residents and businesses have discourages excessive car use transform key areas of Adelaide within a people-friendly City by improving of transport for local trips access to a vehicle without needing when there is convenient access by the coming years. conditions for pedestrians, cyclists to own one walking, cycling and public transport »» cycling to and from the suburbs is The River Torrens Riverbank Precinct and those using public transport. It »» public transport, cycling and walking »» car parking is not a dominant feature. safe and convenient. is undergoing substantial change with strives to achieve the right balance for form more than half of all journeys 3. Q uality public transport: This 7. C alm traffic: This outcome will the construction of new high-quality accommodating these priority users, to work. while also addressing the needs for outcome will create a City where: create a City where: buildings that will house state of the parking, loading and car accessibility. »» bus, tram, train and taxi services 5. E fficient services: This outcome »» the well-connected street grid art medical, research and expanded are well-integrated and readily will create a City where: facilitates two-way movement convention facilities. The international The directions also respond to planned accessible »» freight deliveries are efficient and not by all modes draw of the Convention Centre will see major projects and the envisaged »» public transport provides a disruptive to other street users »» low traffic speeds make it safe significant visitor benefits for the City. increase in population. The Smart convenient way to travel to and »» waste management practices are and pleasant and discourage Move Strategy has eight outcomes: The iconic Adelaide Oval is being around the City, day and night efficient and support the State through traffic redeveloped to attract larger football 1. E asy walking: This outcome will »» public transport is easy to use, Government’s zero waste objectives »» the growth in walking, cycling and cricket crowds. The venue’s ability 2.3 Placemaking create a City where: affordable, reliable and responsive and targets. and public transport trips keeps to generate excitement will have a »» walking is easy, comfortable to customer needs. congestion in check. catalysing effect on Hindley Street, Placemaking is both an overarching and safe idea and a hands on tool for improving 8. G reat streets: This outcome Rundle Mall, Rundle Street, North »» pedestrians have priority a neighbourhood, city or region. It’s will create a City where: Terrace and other surrounding »» pedestrian conditions are suitable streets, in the daytime and the a process and a philosophy, a multi- kin afe »» everyone can participate equally wal g S cyc faceted approach to the planning, for people of all levels of mobility y lin evening. Redeveloping side streets as g in City life E and laneways, interconnecting design and management of public »» the pedestrian network is well »» streets invite people to stay and adjoining destinations, and improving spaces. Put simply it involves looking connected. enjoy their surroundings public transport will become even at, listening to and asking questions »» there is a distinct sense of place more important. of the people who live, work and play ts Qual through high-quality streets and ree ity in a place to discover their needs and st pu t b The redevelopment of public spaces a l public spaces aspirations. The information is then e ic r

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3: Guiding Principles

This Spatial Vision has been prepared taking into account a range of existing strategy and policy documents, in particular the 30 Year Plan for Greater Adelaide, the Development Plan and the Park Lands Landscape Master Plan. For the City of Adelaide area, the following principles have guided the preparation of this Spatial Vision: 1. E nabling the City vision to be realised. In particular regarding: »» the pre-eminent role of the Adelaide City centre in terms of economic growth, culture and city living »» fostering a vibrant City with a variety of places welcoming a diversity of people »» achieving an overall coherent City form that is compact and walkable, with an intense CBD, visually defined streets and squares, and a defined edge to the Terraces 2. A ccessible and well-connected places 3. A range of employment and business activities 4. Accessible, integrated and adaptable social infrastructure 5. F ostering environmental sustainability 6. R egard for Light’s Plan and the defined structure this provides to the Adelaide Park Lands and City Layout 7. Integration of forward planning, in particular movement and land use

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4.1 Vision 2013 Development Plan Council people. Leading edge businesses The Spatial Vision is Wide Vision and entrepreneurs are drawn to, The 2013 Development Plan has a and sustained by, our thriving presented in a: ‘Vision’ comprising a Council wide ‘Adelaide is one of the great small 24-hour economy. »»Vision (see 4.1) vision and a vision for different spatial cities of the world. It is the economic areas of the City. This ‘Vision’ section and cultural powerhouse of the State The City is the heart of the State’s »»Plan (see 4.2) repeats the Development Plan Council where a large percentage of the civic, cultural and commercial life. »»Words (see 4.3) wide ‘Vision’. population choose to live, work, invest It is a place where the best of South and spend time. Australia is showcased to the rest This Spatial Vision is a level of policy The City is bustling and energetic of the nation and the world. that sits in-between the 30 Year 30 Year Plan for and its cultural diversity welcomes Adelaide’s identity is shaped by its Plan for Greater Adelaide and the people from all backgrounds and unique grid pattern and hierarchy Development Plan. Greater Adelaide In particular the City of stages of life. Adelaide is world- of streets. Its rectangular geometry This means that this Spatial Vision: Adelaide City Centre renowned for its festivals, cultural contrasts with the natural setting Policies and Adelaide life and sporting events. provided by the Park Lands and views »» Provides more detail than the City Directions 30 Year Plan for Greater Adelaide, Enhanced infrastructure and to the Adelaide Hills. The pattern of and as a consequence, can be continuing housing developments Squares, with Victoria Square at the used to refine the 30 Year Plan reinforce the City’s enviable reputation centre, further reinforces the City’s »» Is a summary of the 2013 as an accessible, healthy, affordable geometry and provides relief from the built environment. Development Plan, and provides a Spatial Vision and vibrant place. Trams loop the framework for future Development for the future central business district and provide a This legacy of Colonel Light’s visionary Plan Amendments of the City link to the adjoining inner-city suburbs. layout of Adelaide and its Park Lands The pedestrian-friendly streets can was recognised through its National The Development Plan ‘Vision’ and (Structure Plan) Desired Character Statements capture be walked along safely any time, day Heritage listing in 2008. It is a legacy the main goals of each spatial area and night. upon which the expanding needs of of the City. As such, including the The internationally renowned Greater Adelaide continue to grow in ways that promote liveability, Development ‘Vision’ in the Spatial Development Park Lands are cherished for their Vision provides a direct line of support of an extraordinary range of competitiveness and sustainability.’ sight from the Spatial Vision to the Plan recreational pursuits, environmental In particular the 2013 Development Plan. Development Plan value, cultural heritage and social The Plan is drawn from the 2013 ‘Vision’ and summarising connections. the Desired Character Development Plan zones. This Statement of each Zone The City’s Squares, terraces and includes summarising up the zone laneways are alive with people of all areas introduced by the Capital City ages. Public art and live music enliven Development Plan Amendment in the streets, side by side with an 2012 and the areas flagged in the exciting array of outdoor dining venues Residential and Main Street DPA and small bars. in 2013. The City offers an advanced and diversified economy, stimulating job options, educational opportunities and career pathways that enhance and underpin our distinctive lifestyle. Adelaide is where creativity and imagination are nurtured and where a sense of belonging is an inherent part of its identity. It provides home- grown opportunities for talented young

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4.2 Spatial Vision – Plan 4.3 Spatial Vision – Words Central Activity Area (East + West) by a mix of retail, hospitality and for Areas and Links This area comprises a complementary commercial activities. Activity adds mix of commercial, residential, student vibrancy and safety in the evening, This Spatial Vision ‘Word’s section and tourist accommodation, education, particularly adjacent the Park Lands provides a high level word picture of and related retail and hospitality and Squares. Quality buildings the envisaged future for the spatial activities. High rise buildings exhibiting provide a defined edge to the Park areas and the links as indicated on the stylish and evocative architecture Lands and Squares, with the highest Plan (see 4.2). The titles for the different are characteristic. There are areas of buildings fronting South Terrace. urban areas are based on the DPTI pedestrian activity. Heritage buildings Heritage buildings linking to the past terminology used for structure plans. ADELAIDE: ONE CITY, MANY PLACES linking to the past are adapted for are adapted for modern use. Spatial vision for the future of the City 4.3.1 Urban and Park Lands Areas modern use. The introduction of a tram Commercial Infill URBAN AREAS loop encompassing Morphett and CENTRAL ACTIVITY AREA (CORE) The words for the Urban Areas are a Frome Streets is a focus of activity, This area comprises commercial, CENTRAL ACTIVITY AREA (MAIN STREETS) summary of the 2013 Development medical and residential activities CENTRAL ACTIVITY AREA (EAST + WEST) whilst Main Streets have established Plan ‘vision’ for different spatial areas INSTITUTIONAL on Waymouth Street west and Pire in contemporary, medium rise of the City as well as each Zone’s ACTIVITY CENTRE Street east, serving the large numbers buildings and heritage buildings CORRIDOR (MIXED INFILL) Desired Character statements. of nearby residents and workers. within landscaped grounds. COMMERCIAL INFILL The words for the Park Land areas RESIDENTIAL INFILL are drawn from the Park Lands Residential Infill HISTORIC CONSERVATION Institutional/Community Area Landscape Master Plan (see 5.4). PARK LANDS AREAS This area comprises State significant This area comprises the City’s main OPEN WOODLAND/SPORTS low rise residential living area. The STRUCTURED PARKLAND/SPORTS Central Activity Area (Core) cultural, artistic, tourism, leisure, health, area is characterized by a diversity CIVIC, CULTURAL AND URBAN PARKS educational and governance activities. The Core area is the pre-eminent URBAN GARDENS Landmark contemporary buildings of housing type, style and scale – economic, governance and cultural including heritage dwellings - together LINKS are juxtaposed with iconic heritage PRIORITY PUBLIC hub for South Australia, supported with related non-residential activities. METROPOLITAN TRANSPORT CORRIDORS buildings, set within quality, people by educational, hospitality and REGIONAL PARK LANDS PATHS oriented public spaces. The area is well The mix of dwellings on the Terraces PARK LANDS TRAIL DISTRICT entertainment activities and residential, is characterized also by medium rise BIKEWAYS ROUTE connected to the Central Activity Area NEIGHBOURHOOD student and tourist accommodation. and the Park Lands, and has a high housing. Intact pockets of historic LOCAL Concentrations of the tallest high level sense of destination. character housing have been taken rise buildings exhibiting stylish and into account in the design of new, evocative architecture characterize Activity Centre contemporary housing. Opportunities the area. There are high levels of The Main Streets are important for comprehensive redevelopment on pedestrian activity. Heritage buildings shopping, hospitality and gathering larger, particularly non-residential sites linking to the past are adapted for places during the day and evening have been realized in some locations. modern use. that form a vital part of the City’s Historic Conservation identity and the main focus for nearby Central Activity Area (Main Streets) residential areas. The Main Streets This area comprises the City’s main The Main Streets are important intact historic low rise residential living 0 100 250 500 1000m provide a comfortable pedestrian shopping, hospitality and gathering environment with intimately scaled built areas. The area is characterized by a places during the day and evening that form – including heritage buildings – predominance of 1-2 storey heritage form a vital part of the City’s identity. and a rich visual texture, providing an and historic character dwellings, Hindley Street east is the City’s late overall main street feel. Many people together with sensitively designed night place. The Main Streets provide live above shops in contemporary, contemporary development and a comfortable pedestrian environment medium rise buildings. related non-residential activities. with intimately scaled built form – Opportunities for comprehensive including heritage buildings - and a Corridor (Mixed Infill) redevelopment on larger, particularly rich visual texture. Many people live This area comprises medium to high non-residential sites have been above shops in contemporary, medium rise residential development supported realized in some locations. rise buildings.

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Open Woodland / Sports 4.3.2 Links In addition, the Plan indicates the These areas are characterised by This Spatial Vision ‘Word’s section following movement links: a broad open landscape with long provides an indication of the envisaged »» Priority Public Transport Corridors vistas. This is the defining landscape of future for the links as indicated on the indicating the links envisaged for a the Park Lands; home to a vast urban Plan (see 4.2). significant bus or tram role. »» Park Lands Paths indicating the woodland of native trees, this area is The City in 2013 is the central primary pedestrian and bicycle paths a reminder of the Adelaide landscape movement hub of metropolitan in the Park Lands prior to 1836. It is also a place for Adelaide, and this is envisaged to people to recreate in both sporting continue. The major City roads will »» Bikeway Routes indicating the and informal activities and to enjoy continue to be important movement priority low-stress and safe bicycle the manicured gardens and avenues corridors, and also various levels routes in the City and Park Lands. nestled within. of place. As flagged in the Smart Move Strategy, Structured Park Land / Sports The Spatial Vision ‘Links’ will play a planning at a local level will give consideration to all movement modes. These areas are a transition landscape variety of roles, the detail of which is between the River Torrens and North flagged in the Smart Move Strategy Adelaide, and offer long vistas across (also see 6.3.1). Each streets role is the open playing fields and fairways. intended to be adjusted overtime The mix of native and exotic trees arising from placemaking/co-creation, and mown green turf provide a formal including with the Department of structure to the landscape. Planning, Transport and Infrastructure. This Spatial Vision does not seek to Civic, Cultural and Urban Parks replicate or modify the movement outcomes flagged in Smart Move. To This area, building on the Torrens River provide an indication of each links role, and the array of cultural and tourist the Smart Move Strategy’s envisaged activities along the northern edge of annual daily traffic is referenced, being: the city, is the major destination within Adelaide for local residents and visitors LINK ANNUAL DAILY alike. Urban gardens and plazas, TRAFFIC waterside parks and intensively used Metropolitan Above 35,000 recreation hubs and event spaces create a unique sequence of parks Regional: 20,000 to 35,000 City Access which are a defining feature of the city and its lifestyle. District: 8,000 to 20,000 City Boulevards Urban Gardens and City Streets Neighbourhood 3,000 to 8,000 The squares and the formal gardens Local Below 3,000 in these areas are unique landscape spaces within the city. They provide open space and contact with nature in the densest developed locations. They are critical components in the Park Lands network, bringing greenery, colour, texture and a setting for outdoor activities and relaxation in the daily experiences of residents, workers and visitors.

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The purpose of this section is to City Wide Potential Yield The Minister’s 2012 Capital City explain how this Spatial Vision relates In 2013, the City has around 21,000 Development Plan Amendment to other planning and infrastructure residents, and 118,000 workers. The investigated potential yield the City considerations that shape the future 30 Year Plan for Greater Adelaide may be able to accommodate over a of the City. (2010) envisages an additional 28,000 30 year timeframe, noting that there is residents and 50,000 workers in the no perfect approach to yield analysis. 5.1 P opulation Growth – City by 2040. By that time, the total The yield investigations were based Resident / Worker population would be around 50,000 on the heights shown in the image. residents and 170,000 workers These investigations mean that the Background (refer table) October 2012 Development Plan This section provides an overview of provides potential yield well above envisaged population growth in the (almost double) that needed to City. It indicates that how and where meet the 30 Year Plan targets. the City is anticipated to grow varies, and is not a case of one size fits all. 30 Year Plan Potential Yield Planned Total This information is based on Targets (additional under October 2012 Population for investigations completed to date. population) Development Plan 2040 (being 2012 population plus There are many assumptions and targets) variables which could impact on Additional Residents 27,3 0 0 60,140 47,3 0 0 what is anticipated, including macro- Additional Workers 50,000 80,230 170,000 economic conditions and market conditions (supply/demand). With a Additional Dwellings 15,040 33,411 steady State economy and ongoing market demand for City business and living, this Plan, and its expression in the statutory Development Plan, provides a clear policy framework for envisaged population growth in the City.

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Progress toward the 30 Year Plan This table describes for different areas of the City, how the envisaged growth This Spatial Vision enables targets for the City out to 2040 will is anticipated to vary in terms of workers and residents, and also in terms of the 30 Year Plan growth CITY PRECINCTS need monitoring and ongoing POPULATION GROWTH the envisaged building height. The growth is in comparison to the City in 2013. targets to be met. The initiatives to bring about realization of this growth. statutory planning system establishes policy, notably The image to the right provides Area Worker Growth Resident Growth Building Height a conceptual illustration of how Central Activity Area High Medium Airport heights the Development Plan, (Core) (approximately which articulates in detail envisaged population growth over 20 – 30 storey) the next 30 years is anticipated to the envisaged future in Central Activity Area Medium Medium 6 storey vary in different areas of the City. This (Main Streets) terms of land use mix and image has been based on the 2012 Central Activity Area Medium - High High – Very High 12 – 15 storey built form (including height) investigations for the Capital City DPA. (East + West) for all areas of the City. ‘High growth’ areas are where the Institutional/Community Low - Variable greatest amount of growth in density Area of population, activity and urban Activity Centre Low - Medium Medium 4 storey + catalyst sites form is envisaged when compared to the City in 2013. ‘Medium growth’ Corridor (Mixed Infill) Low Medium 8 – 10 storey + ADELAIDE OVAL catalyst sites is where reasonable amounts of Commercial Infill Low Low 4 storey + catalyst growth are envisaged to occur. ‘Low sites RIVERSIDE growth’ areas are where there will be FESTIVAL OLD Residential Infill Low Low 2 – 4 storey NEW HOSPITAL UNIVERSITY + MUSEUM HOSPITAL SITE EXHIBITION CASINO PRECINCTsmall levelsSITE of growth, mostly but not CONVENTION exclusively 1-2 storey dwellings. Historic Conservation Low Low 2 – 3 storey

HINDLEY STREET WEST END RUNDLEAreas MALL indicatedEAST END for high growth are characterized in 2013 by existing CORE RETAIL + BUSINESS building stock generally being well PRECINCT below allowable heights, and with INNER WEST some prospectsINNER EAST for redevelopment MARKETS RESTAURANTS due to factors such as age. CHINATOWN Low growth areas are characterized by building stock generally similar to what SOUTH is envisaged into the future. These areas will still undergo change, but this is much less than the medium and high growth areas. 0 100 250 500 1000m Medium growth areas will change and grow, including with some of the tallest buildings, however, the overall rate of HIGH GROWTH envisaged change is less than the high MEDIUM GROWTH growth areas. The image does not 0 100 250 500 1000m LOW GROWTH illustrate where the tallest buildings will be, rather, the areas of the City where the greatest amount of change through growth is expected to occur.

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5.2 C ity Form and Building Heights

Background This section provides an overview of the envisaged City form and building heights for the City. City form refers to the overall visual form of the City when viewed from a distance. City form is comprised of the outcome of this Spatial Plan and is based on the envisaged building heights in the Development Plan. The following images from Council’s 3D City Model illustrate in an indicative View of the City looking to the Adelaide Hills manner the envisaged City Form from different perspectives.

View of the City looking north

View of the City looking to the Adelaide Hills

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TABLE 1: Determining Link and Place Hierarchy Level

Link and Place Determining Link hierarchy level Determining Place hierarchy level Status label(1) Status Movement Average Status Level/intensity of on-street Average Typical number level characteristics daily traffic(2) level staying activities distance of people travelled(3)(6) “staying”(4) in the place within a 100m visual range(5)(6) Metropolitan I Carries traffic of Above A Very high and/or of state/ Above Above 100 metropolitan-wide origin 35,000 metropolitan significance 15km (due to cultural or tourist value) Regional II Carries traffic of 20,000 to B High, with City-wide interest 7km to 50 to 100 regional-wide origin 35,000 and large numbers of 15km on-street staying users within a large precinct District III Carries traffic of 8,000 to C Moderate, with visible 3km to 7km 20 to 50 district-wide origin 20,000 on-street staying activities like public seating, outdoor dining, or concentration of public transport stops Neighbourhood IV Carries traffic of 3,000 to D Low, with few attractors like 1km to 3km 5 to 20 neighbourhood-wide 8,000 corner shops or businesses origin that generate low levels of activity Local V Carries local traffic from Below 3,000 E Used by local residents and Up to 1km 0 to 5 immediate streets workers only

Notes: Some City streets are busy movement Streets that are buzzing with people »» 1. Nominal labels given to status links (e.g. West Terrace and Morphett and activity (e.g. Rundle Mall, Gouger levels reflect the likely catchment from Street), some are bustling places (e.g. Street and Hutt Street) have a higher which Link or Place users are arriving. Rundle Mall), while others cater for high Place status and require a higher level View of the City from the south east »» 2. T he average number of vehicles in levels of both movement and on-street of on-street provision to support these both directions recorded on a typical activity (e.g. North Terrace). staying activities (e.g. public seating, day from 7am to 7pm. The following explains what the images »» Capital City Zone: the Smart Move Strategy. The Smart The Link and Place approach café seating, recreational opportunities, are based on: »» Red - Central Business Policy Area Move Strategy uses the ‘Link and »» 3. Average distance of journeys street art, signs, trees and landscaping, undertaken to reach destination. incorporates a conventional road »» The box shapes indicated with white Light Blue – Main Street Policy Area Place’ methodology to integrate canopies and awnings, frequent street »» 4. Staying activities associated with hierarchy, where ‘primary distributor edges are the envisaged building planning for movement with planning crossings, and slower traffic speeds). »» Yellow – no Policy Area the enjoyment of Place, such as roads’ are at the top of the traffic for land uses and place. heights from the 2013 Development »» Institutional Zones – Aqua sitting, playing sport, recreation uses, movement (Links) hierarchy and ‘local Link and Place scenarios that will shape Plan. Taken together, these »» Main Street Zones – brown In order to provide some explanation outdoor dining, lying down, etc. access streets’ at the bottom, reflecting the street layout have been developed represent the envisaged City Form. »» City Frame Zone – Purple of Link and Place, the following is an »» 5. V isual range: A 100m length of a the intensity of traffic movement. for the City in 30 years’ time, such as »» Yellow mass buildings provide an the numbers of lanes given to traffic, »» Residential Zones – Green extract from the Smart Move Strategy: street or a 50m radius for the Park A second (Place) dimension is added indication of envisaged buildings Lands and open spaces.’Typical the width of footpaths, on-street car »» North Adelaide Historic ‘In the Link and Place classification, to the hierarchy that also captures the that might be built. These are not number of people’ here refers to parking provision and design of public (Conservation) Zone – dark blue all streets are both movement intensity of place-related activities. actual proposals or neither represent everyday number of people staying in spaces. The difference between the conduits (Links) and destinations in The Place dimension of the street potential development sites. peak periods and for public spaces existing and future designation of 5.3 Transport and Movement their own right (Places). Achieving classification system reflects the Individual building proposals are excludes one-off special events. streets as Links and Places shows what the right balance between Link and intensity of people on the streets who determined based on the statutory »» 6. If different status level is implied key shifts need to occur in relation to 5.3.1 L ink and Place: Current Place is an essential first step for are engaged in staying activities, e.g. planning assessment processes. through tests (3) and (5), the lower of achieving strategies outlined in this and Future designing streets. sitting on public or café seats, waiting the two is taken. document through changes in street This Spatial Vision is integrated with for public transport, window shopping. operation and design.‘

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Links Places Places cont. This Spatial Vision The Smart Move Strategy envisages future ‘Links’ (see Map 2 below). These five The Smart Move Strategy envisages Consistent with the 30 Year Plan for Greater Adelaide, as the maps indicate, the envisages a land use links are from metropolitan to local level. This Spatial Vision uses the same five future ‘Places’, both daytime and Smart Move Strategy envisages an increase in the number and range of places in and built form future categories of ‘Link’ and applies them to the same roads consistent with Smart evening (see Maps 3 - 6 below). Places the City, and that existing places will also increase. The City overall is envisaged to that integrates with become more active. Move. This brings together the Smart Move Strategy with this Spatial Vision. are from metropolitan to local. future places.

0 100 250 500 1000m 0 100 250 500 1000m 0 100 250 500 1000m 0 100 250 500 1000m 0 100 250 500 1000m 0 100 250 500 1000m MAP 1: Current Links MAP 2: Future Links MAP 3: Current daytime Places MAP 4: Future daytime Places MAP 5: Current evening Places MAP 6: Future evening Places

Link levels Link levels Place levels Place levels Metropolitian I Metropolitian I Place levels Place levels

Regional II Regional II

District III District III ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE Local Local Local Neighborhood IV Neighborhood IV Local District District District District Regional Regional Regional Regional

Local V Local V Metropolitian Metropolitian Metropolitian Metropolitian Neighborhood Neighborhood Neighborhood Neighborhood

NOTES: NOTES: NOTES: NOTES: NOTES: NOTES: This map reflects current vehicle This map shows the designated Link This map shows current daytime levels This map shows the designated Place This map shows current levels of This map shows the designated movement patterns in the City, based on classification for the City in 30 years time. of on-street activities. See table 1 for classification for the City in 30 years time. evening on-street activities. See table 1 evening Place classification for the recorded average daily traffic flows. See explanation of hierarchy levels and Public spaces with significant Place levels for explanation of hierarchy levels and City in 30 years time. table 1 for explanation of hierarchy levels corresponding intensity of activities. of A and B imply a high level priority for corresponding intensity of activities. and corresponding traffic volume figures. addressing any street quality issues and priority level of provision for activities that support and encourage staying in these locations.

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5.3.2 Networks and Priority Areas Noting that buses are anticipated to continue to be the predominant public The Smart Move Strategy illustrates transport mode for Greater Adelaide future Significant City Places and their into the future, the Smart Move connection with key traffic and access Strategy presents future bus hierarchy routes (see Map 9). The Smart Move on City streets (see Map 15). Strategy identifies Significant City Places as being Place levels A and The Smart Move Strategy also B based on 30-year future Link and highlights the existing and proposed Place designations. tram and rail network (see Map 14).

To Prospect Torrens Prospect Main North This Spatial Vision is consistent with This Spatial Vision maps Road Road Road these significant City Places and key To Gawler To Outer priority public transport Harbour / traffic and access routes. Grange corridors, which also O-Bahn to Tea Tree Plaza The Smart Move Strategy also include future bus, tram illustrates laneways and minor streets To Entertainment and train links. This Centre / Port that are considered a priority, in Adelaide particular for north south movement integrates the Spatial (see Map 10). These are small streets Vision with the Smart O-Bahn Henley To Henley Beach Beach / and laneways where pedestrian and Move Strategy. Road Airport The To Norwood bicycle priority measures will be Parade reinforced, providing a low-stress alternative to the main City street grid.

To Noarlunga This Spatial Vision is / Belair To Glenelg

Anzac Highway Goodwood Road Unley Road Glen Osmond Road consistent with these Parking Demand 0 100 250 500 1000m 0 100 250 500 1000m Various sources 0 100 250 500 1000m envisaged priority laneways 0 100 250 500 1000m and minor streets. MAP 9: Future designation for key traffic MAP 10: Proposed north-south MAP 15: Bus hierarchy on City streets MAP 14: Existing and proposed tram and and access routes (Link levels I and II) pedestrian ‘active’ cross-city links and based on the Link and Place approach rail network and Significant City Places (Place levels A laneways serving key destinations (refer also to map 8) and B) based on 30-year future Link and places based on 30-yearPlace designations future Link and Place designations

Link level I North-south ‘active’ Existing streets with bus Existing train link cross-city links priority measures Link level II Proposed underground Proposed laneway and side Proposed streets for bus priority measures train link Significant City Places street upgrades Existing train station (Place levels A and B) Priority north-south ‘active’ Key inner suburb Existing slip lanes cross-city links for upgrade bus corridors Proposed underground (forming part of The City of train station Adelaide’s Bikeways network) I Metropolitan (1001 - 2500 buses per day) Existing tram line and stops II Regional Preferred City tram (501 - 1000 buses per day) loop option III District (301 - 500 buses per day) Proposed mass transit routes

Bus hierarchy (30 Year) Neighbourhood IV Proposed O-Bahn City (31 - 300 buses per day) access upgrade

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5.4 P ark Lands and Adelaide Park Lands Management 5.5 Sustainability 5.6 Social Infrastructure Strategy in providing direction for the Biodiversity Council’s Environmental Sustainability The City has an existing range of social preservation and future development Strategy 2009-2012 articulates that: infrastructure for existing residents, The Adelaide Park Lands Management of the Park Lands. The Master Plan workers and visitors. Strategy was prepared by the Adelaide focuses on the special qualities of ‘The South Australian Government is Park Lands Authority, a statutory the landscape throughout the Park planning an urban form for Greater Social infrastructure is integral to the body established by the Adelaide Park Lands. It acknowledges the eclectic Adelaide that is more compact and creation of sustainable communities Lands Act 2005. The Strategy is an nature of the Park Lands landscape, focuses on new housing and jobs in as it contributes much of the glue that aspirational document to be used by while at the same time recognising existing areas on transport corridors, holds communities together, providing Council and the State Government to the broader characteristics which and recognises the importance of services and facilities that meet the guide decisions relating to the Park link those larger areas which have the City of Adelaide in implementing needs of residents, promote social Lands, as the City’s defining feature been defined as landscape zones. this new form (The 30-Year Plan for interaction, foster a sense of place, and most treasured asset. The definition of these zones is Greater Adelaide, 2010). Increasing and enhance the overall quality of life The Strategy aims to: based on landscape character, the number of people living in the City within a community. »» Increase the community’s use human activities and urban context. will have benefits for all of metropolitan ‘Planning for Social Infrastructure and Adelaide by relieving pressure on the of the Park Lands, both formal This Spatial Plan has referenced the Community Services for Urban Growth urban fringe, increasing the number and informal. directions of the Landscape Master Areas’ (Elton 2011) defines social of people living in vibrant mixed »» Protect their integrity and National Plan to inform the envisaged future of infrastructure as: ‘Social infrastructure use settings close to facilities, and Heritage Values. the Park Lands in terms of words and includes a wide range of services and increasing the use of sustainable »» Ensure they are widely accessible to the plan. facilities that meet community needs commuting options including cycling for education, health, social support, the public. The Park Lands also contain the and walking. The Capital City is recreation, cultural expression, »» Safeguard and celebrate their City’s remnant vegetation, which the State’s premier transit oriented social interaction and community natural, cultural and recreational is identified and sought to be development. Sustainability actions development. Social infrastructure values. protected by both the Adelaide that target density in the City, (including schools, community »» Improve the quality of their Park Lands Management Strategy especially affordable housing, green centres, libraries, community health landscape and facilities. and the Landscape Master Plan. housing and green transport, will centres and recreation facilities) is an »» Manage them in an environmental support the sustainable growth of essential feature of holistically planned and financially sustainable manner. This Spatial Vision is not only the City of Adelaide, but communities and contributes to overall »» Improve the community’s awareness consistent with the metropolitan Adelaide at large.’ community wellbeing.’ of their natural and cultural heritage Adelaide Park Lands The Environmental Sustainability through interpretation. This definition describes three broad, Management Strategy and Strategy 2009-2012 seeks outcomes interrelated categories: In doing so, the Management Strategy of climate responsiveness, being wise Landscape Master Plan. »» Community facilities – the ‘hard takes account of a range of trends with water, ecological sustainability infrastructure’ component that and changes affecting the Park Lands, and zero waste. includes a variety of buildings such as climate change; the growing and associated grounds used for City-based population; increasing This Spatial Vision community purposes housing densities; the rising demand is consistent with »» Community development – the for event spaces; and the increasing Council’s Environmental processes that assists community public recognition of their uniqueness Sustainability Strategy and members to identify and address and need for protection. The their needs Management Strategy will continue to provides a framework for protect the role of the Park Lands in planning to improve the »» Human services – the formal encircling Adelaide and reinforcing the City’s sustainability. services that provide support, City’s local and international reputation advice, education and information as a ‘City in the Park’. to a wide range of groups within a community. The Adelaide Park Lands Landscape Master Plan complements the

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This definition of social infrastructure This Spatial Vision also 5.7 Infrastructure also recognises that while a strong provides an input into (Essential Services) physical foundation is critical, a detailed planning for physical plan alone is not enough to Essential services are provided to the promote positive community benefits. social infrastructure as City in terms of water, wastewater, While design can provide a physical well as processes of electricity, gas, waste, and information foundation for addressing social community engagement. and communication technologies. issues, it cannot, in itself, enhance Some of these services are Council social resources and build a sense or State responsibilities, whilst others of community. are responsibilities of other providers, some private. Leading practice recognises the need to stimulate and support ‘community This Spatial Vision provides a detailed building’ in existing neighbourhoods, plan of envisaged land use mix, built by providing resources for human form and movement for the City into services, programs, and community the future. This Spatial Vision is a more development workers, in addition to detailed expression for the City of the providing facilities and public spaces 30 Year Plan for Greater Adelaide, for social interaction and community and consistent with the 30 Year Plan’s activities. growth targets. The Heart Foundation, ‘Increasing Density in Australia: Maximising the health benefits and minimising harm’ This Spatial Vision is outlines a rationale to foster a medium intended to be referenced density environment to encourage by service providers in a diversity of housing options and The role of social terms of planning for the a diversity of residents in the City, infrastructure in future of their services. particularly families with children and placemaking and in ageing residents. It also encourages consideration of the relationship fostering co-creation between density and the provision of is important. suitable open space, whether that is private or public. The 30 Year Plan for Greater Adelaide has a Policy of ‘Social inclusion and fairness - To promote an inclusive, fair and equitable city where people have access to the services and jobs that they need, wherever they live’.

In order to realise this Spatial Vision, adequate social infrastructure and processes of community engagement that foster a sense of community are essential.

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6.1 Topic Areas for and what future is created needs 6.1.4 Infrastructure Investigation and further consideration, including what A City that is liveable, competitive locations are the heart and future main Progression and sustainable into the future needs streets. This Spatial Vision articulates to plan and deliver infrastructure. Both Council and the State envisaged built form, and movement Central to achieving this Spatial Vision, Government have a wide range of patterns at a high level. Council and the State Government economic, social, environmental and These areas are at risk of adhoc need to co-ordinate planning for cultural strategies that can reference development leading to an amorphous infrastructure, electricity and transport, this Spatial Vision. For these various urban area, which may be a suitable as well as community facilities, such strategies, this Spatial Vision provides outcome, but given aspirations for as education, health, library and a more detailed plan setting out how quality places and limited land in community centres. and where the City is envisaged to the City, this should be avoided. grow and develop into the future. Next Step: Reference this Spatial Investigations within a collaborative Vision as an input into planning for In the context of ongoing planning for approach are needed in order to hard and soft infrastructure. the City, the purpose of this section is determine the aspirational desired to flag topic areas that need particular future east and west of the CBD 6.1.5 Design Input investigation and progression in order Next Step: Give consideration New buildings in the City require to bring about the desired Vision. to scoping investigations into the planning consent, either from Council’s 6.1.1 Co-creation preferred futures east and west of Development Assessment Panel the CBD. (DAP) or the Capital City Development The Adelaide City Council cannot bring Assessment Committee CCDAC info fruition by itself a future vibrant 6.1.3 Public Realm enhancements (subcommittee of Development City that is recognised as one of the The Council and various entities are Assessment Commission). Both the great small cities of the world. responsible for the public realm, the DAP and the CCDAC are obliged to The various State Government City’s streets and footpath areas. assess proposals in relation to the and Council arrangements, Annually, capital works are undertaken. Development Plan. and interrelationships with City Many major capital works are already The establishment of the pre-lodgement stakeholders and community, as well guided by placemaking and with design review process during 2012 as the Commonwealth Government, community input, such as the Rundle led to the establishment of the Capital need to continue in order to bring Street upgrade and the Victoria Park City Design Review Panel. The Panel about the common strategic upgrade. Minor works are incremental. provides advice to the Government outcomes. The challenge and opportunity is to Architect in relation to the Government At a local level, future initiatives need to consider how these works contribute Architect’s statutory referral role for occur in a co-creation approach with to place, and to the Spatial Vision. buildings. The Capital City Design stakeholders and the community. The Council has numerous policies Review Panel is able to have regard to a Next Step: Reference this affecting the public realm, be it paving range of guideline documents to assist Spatial Vision as an input into or regarding historic elements. it in forming its advice. It is suggested future placemaking and How these foster place will need this Spatial Vision form a reference co-creation opportunities. ongoing consideration. document for the Panel. Next Step: Seek Ministerial approval 6.1.2 East and West of the CBD Next Step: Reference this Spatial Vision as an input into policy and major for the Spatial Vision to be a reference East and west of the CBD are areas public realm enhancements. document by the Capital City Design of buildings that are under-developed, Review Panel. and provide much of the opportunity Note: This was agreed by the Minister in for population growth. How, where, October 2013.

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6.2 Roles and Measuring 6.2.2 3 0 Year Plan for 6.2.3 Statutory Planning System »» 3. High quality, innovatively Progress Greater Adelaide Under the Development Act 1993, designed buildings that The 30 Year Plan for Greater Adelaide the Development Plan is required to contribute to growth, street Community, stakeholders, and is a volume of the South Australian promote the 30 Year Plan for Greater character and overall City form. the three spheres of government Planning Strategy and was adopted Adelaide. The 30 Year Plan for Greater »» 4. S treet amenity and character, need to work together to realise the in 2010. The 30 Year Plan is reviewed Adelaide also informs other urban including the role and function of Spatial Vision. This section provides every 5 years. It is appropriate to seek development activities. a street, existing character along suggested roles and matters to streets, scale elements, angle of that the 30 Year Plan be updated to The Planning Reform announced in consider in terms of measuring the sun, the width of the street, reflect this Spatial Vision. 2013 is due to report in late 2014, and progress in terms of realising the human scale and the sense of This Spatial Vision reflects the various this may result in a different statutory Spatial Vision. There may be other or enclosure by buildings. Street also amendments to the Development Plan planning system, and also related different roles. includes the City squares. that have been prepared with regard legislation. The Terms of Reference »» 5. Heritage adaptation, thereby 6.2.1 Measuring Progress to the 30 Year Plan. Consequently, for the Planning Reform provide for enabling economic use of The City changes over time. How the this Spatial Vision is a more detailed ‘regard’ to be had for a vibrant inner important historic fabric City changes in regards to meeting expression of the 30 Year Plan. City for Adelaide. »» 6.Interface arrangements between this Spatial Vision should be tracked It would be appropriate that this It would be appropriate to seek that areas or sites envisaged for and reported on. Reporting could Spatial Vision is used for reference the 30 Year Plan be refined in terms of medium to high rise and areas cover a range of aspects but should as part of considering issues and words and plans to reflect this more envisaged for low rise housing. cover population growth, patterns of options regarding the nature of detailed work. Context and amenity are important development, as well as infrastructure. Planning Reform for the Adelaide Next Step: At the next appropriate factors. Reporting should be regular, such as City Council area. opportunity, consider refining the »» 7. Mi x of movement modes, both annually. For the statutory planning system, the 30 Year Plan for Greater Adelaide, private and public. Existing reporting arrangements can following issues will need monitoring a Volume of the South Australian »» 8. E xtent of public notification of be used, such as Council reporting in relation to achievement of this Planning Strategy, with regards to development applications. on the Strategic Plan and Annual Spatial Vision: this Spatial Vision. »» 9. Sustainability outcomes, Business Plan, State Government »» 1. Market demand, including including monitoring risk of urban reporting on the 30 Year Plan for workforce, residential and retail heat island. Greater Adelaide, and reporting growth, necessary to bring about arrangements to the Capital City the envisaged population growth, Next Step: Take into account this Committee. vibrancy and City form outcomes. Spatial Vision in regards to issues and options regarding the nature of the Next Step: Report on progress in For example, 2012 investigations Planning Reform for the Adelaide City meeting this Spatial Vision. flag that retail space in Hutt Street will probably be at capacity Council area, noting that there are a around 2020/2025 variety of statutory and non-statutory »» 2. Responsible co-existence mechanisms to address issues. between different desired uses. This has to do with avoiding land use conflict. Typically, but not exclusively, associated with liquor licensed premises and housing.

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