Capital City Committee Adelaide Annual Report 2001 – 2002 Capital City Committee Project Office 1st Floor, 50 Pirie Street Adelaide SA 5000 GPO Box 2761 Adelaide SA 5001 Telephone: 8207 2319 Fax: 8207 2320 Web site: www.capcity.adelaide.sa.gov.au Email: [email protected] TABLE OF CONTENTS BACKGROUND.................................................................................................................................................1 THE STRATEGIC CITY..................................................................................................................................2 PROGRESS IN 2001–2002................................................................................................................................3 COLLABORATIVE WORKING GROUPS ...................................................................................................7 NORTH TERRACE REDEVELOPMENT..................................................................................................................7 CITY SAFETY ....................................................................................................................................................7 MARKETING ADELAIDE ....................................................................................................................................7 MAJOR PROJECTS AND INFRASTRUCTURE .........................................................................................................7 HUMAN SERVICES PARTNERSHIP ......................................................................................................................8 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ...............................................................................................................................8 CAPITAL CITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM...........................................................................................9 CITY OF LIGHT AND STYLE ...............................................................................................................................9 LEARNING CITY ................................................................................................................................................9 GATEWAY TO SA ..............................................................................................................................................9 CITY OF CREATIVE IMAGINATION .....................................................................................................................9 THE GATHERING PLACE....................................................................................................................................9 ON LINE DATABASE........................................................................................................................................10 CITY UPDATE..................................................................................................................................................10 CAPITAL CITY COMMITTEE ....................................................................................................................11 CAPITAL CITY FORUM...............................................................................................................................13 CAPITAL CITY PROJECT TEAM ..............................................................................................................15 APPENDIX 1 ....................................................................................................................................................16 FUNCTIONS OF THE CAPITAL CITY COMMITTEE...............................................................................16 APPENDIX 2 ....................................................................................................................................................17 CAPITAL CITY FORUM MEMBERSHIP – 2000-2002...............................................................................17 APPENDIX 3 ....................................................................................................................................................18 NORTH TERRACE SUB COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP – (UNTIL DECEMBER, 2001)................................18 APPENDIX 4 ....................................................................................................................................................19 CAPITAL CITY FORUM – TERMS OF REFERENCE................................................................................19 Background The Capital City Committee has now completed its third full year of operation. The Capital City Committee establishes a platform for cooperation and collaboration between the State Government and the Adelaide City Council in their development of the city. The Capital City Committee is established as an intergovernmental body to enhance and promote the development of the City of Adelaide as the heart of the Capital City of the State. The arrangements under the City of Adelaide Act (see Appendix One) also provides for a broadening of involvement in the development of the city through the creation of a Capital City Forum, a group of people appointed largely from outside Government and the Council, who provide feedback and ideas to the Committee. The Committee is also required to prepare a Capital City Development Program which describes the agenda for the development of Adelaide. Each of these elements – the Committee, the Forum and the Capital City Development Program – comprise what could be thought of as the ‘Adelaide model’ – an innovative approach to governance for the city based on partnership and cooperation. Ultimately the success of the model relies upon those aspects of it which cannot be regulated – the establishment of effective relationships and the strategic choices made for the city. In 2001-2002 the arrangements for the Capital City Committee under the Act were reviewed as required under the City of Adelaide Act, 1998. The report was due for tabling in August 2002. In 2002 the State election returned a Labor Government. The new government affirmed its commitment to continuing the Capital City Committee arrangements. As of the 30 June 2002 the following were members of the Committee: • Hon Mike Rann MP, Premier • Right Honourable Alfred Huang, Lord Mayor • Hon Jay Weatherill MP, Minister for Local Government • Hon Jane Lomax-Smith MP, Minister for Tourism • Councillor Bert Taylor • Councillor Judith Brine • Councillor Greg Mackie as deputy delegate for the Lord Mayor Current Project Team members are: • Ms Margaret Caust, Director • Mr John Mercer, Project Manager • Ms Eleanor Button, Project Manager • Ms Susan Grigg, Office Administrator A listing of current Forum members can be found in Appendix Two. Page No 1 The Strategic City It is critical for a successful city to develop a city that is able to be both liveable and vibrant. Our approach to the environment, architecture, arts, economic development, education, culture and diversity, heritage, recreation, food and wine, and transport – will determine where we fit as a liveable and exciting place to be. Cities are recognised now as the global brands for nations. Our capital city represents us internationally and the city is the first place visitors to the state generally see. On the basis of their perception of Adelaide, visitors can sense the sort of community we are. Adelaide has the elements of a successful city of the 21st century. Things we have taken for granted such as its natural beauty, accessibility, two city universities, investment in arts and culture, a record of innovation and ideas, talent in creating events and the unique Park Lands – are strategic advantages. The impact of the new economy, and the increasing emphasis on quality of life factors in successful regions, points to the need for Adelaide to further develop the mosaic of attractions that make it a distinctive city and vibrant capital city. The governance arrangements provide a context for the development of the city. Developing a coherence between State Government and Adelaide City Council aspirations for Adelaide will mean that Adelaide will be perceived as well managed. Cities are now more aware of the need to create a balance between environmental, economic and social aspirations. It is not feasible to trade off any one of these areas against another if you hope for a sustainable city. In line with the importance of the triple bottom line approach in 2002 the Capital City Committee agreed to focus on four areas as key priorities – these are: • Developing Adelaide as a green city • Developing Adelaide as a socially sustainable city • Developing Adelaide as a learning and education city • Developing Adelaide as a city of creativity and ideas Page No 2 Progress in 2001–2002 A summary of progress and achievements for 2001–2002 is included below: Capital City Development Program The Capital City Development Program was published on the internet at www.capcity.adelaide.sa.gov.au. It was updated regularly throughout the year. The Program was promoted through the publication of City Update – a newsletter which highlighted projects, initiatives and progress in the city. City Update was published in Spring 2001 and Winter 2002 and distributed through a mailing list, on the web site and through key business locations in the city. City Update won the overall gold Printing Industries and Craftsmanship Award for 2001 in the Newspaper category. New Directions for Adelaide In July, the Adelaide City Council launched its ‘New Directions