News & Discussion: Adelaide City Council

[skyliner]

Great news about Bank St. Always reminded me of the little side streets in Sydney CBD. Very fitting also considering the big picture emerging for the west end and river precinct.

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[jk1237]

great proposal. I love Leigh Street so to do a similar, traffic calming style on Bank Street would be nice. And as someone mentioned, Union St in the east end also. Actually Gawler Place off the mall too.

while I think of it, Topham Mall is starting to look really daggy, hopefully there are some upgrades in the next few years

[Isiskii]

Improving pedestrian accessibility along Bank Street is probably one of the better city revitalization projects proposed in the last few years. With high foot traffic from the Adelaide Railway Station through to Waymouth Street, its wonderful to hear that the ACC supports such an initiative which will only further improve the desirability and amentities of our laneways.

Agree that Topham Mall could do with a significant upgrade. Am I correct in saying that the ACC owns the Topham Mall carpark? If so, this is exactly the kind of ideal location for Stephen Yarwood to realize his vision for the potential of building a landmark 40-50 story tower, through selling the carpark to a private developer, but only under a set of conditions which aim to benefit the public realm - ie; underground carparking, improved pedestrian accessibility, energy efficient design, all the niceties.

[david]

Notes from Councillor David Plumridge - Issue 61Topics covered in this first edition for 2011
- Adelaide, Australia's Most Livable City
- Capital,Capital, Capital
- An Inconvenient Sandwich
- Decisions from Council Meeting 31 January.

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[Wayno]

thanks David. Would definitely like to know more about this as information arises:

(Item 11.22) Council agreed to send the Lord Mayor and the CEO on an overseas tour of TODs, organised by the UDIA. The tour will investigate recent TOD’s, how they are performing and how best to apply that experience to Adelaide

[mattblack]

thanks David. Would definitely like to know more about this as information arises:

(Item 11.22) Council agreed to send the Lord Mayor and the CEO on an overseas tour of TODs, organised by the UDIA. The tour will investigate recent TOD’s, how they are performing and how best to apply that experience to Adelaide

Wasnt there already a tour done by politicans and interest groups as the policy was formulated? wasn't there also a tour done to investigate bike paths in Europe? Hope this expendature will actually lead somewhere instead of poorly designed and implemented infrastructure like the bike path that was intalled.

[Prince George]

thanks David. Would definitely like to know more about this as information arises:

(Item 11.22) Council agreed to send the Lord Mayor and the CEO on an overseas tour of TODs, organised by the UDIA. The tour will investigate recent TOD’s, how they are performing and how best to apply that experience to Adelaide

Hasn't the Lord Mayor already taken tours of TOD-friendly cities in the last couple of years? Vancouver-Seattle-San Francisco was in the itinerary in 2009.

[stumpjumper]

(Item 11.22) Council agreed to send the Lord Mayor and the CEO on an overseas tour of TODs, organised by the UDIA. The tour will investigate recent TOD’s, how they are performing and how best to apply that experience to Adelaide

It's hard to see where a TOD could fit in the square mile. IMHO, the whole square mile is a TOD.

Generally, it should be defined exactly what a TOD is. The term has been around for several decades, and in SA it has been used quite freely to legitimise some developments which in fact shouldn't be called a TOD. The Walker/Daycorp development at Buckland Park, for example has been called a TOD, when there will be minimal connections to transport (proximity to Port Wakefield Road and a shuttle connecting to the bus through Virginia). Calling it a TOD may make it sound sexy, but a better description might be SWAMP - perhaps a little unkind, but the next combination of high tide, onshore wind and big rain should provide an answer.

[crawf]

(Item 11.22) Council agreed to send the Lord Mayor and the CEO on an overseas tour of TODs, organised by the UDIA. The tour will investigate recent TOD’s, how they are performing and how best to apply that experience to Adelaide

It's hard to see where a TOD could fit in the square mile. IMHO, the whole square mile is a TOD.

Generally, it should be defined exactly what a TOD is. The term has been around for several decades, and in SA it has been used quite freely to legitimise some developments which in fact shouldn't be called a TOD. The Walker/Daycorp development at Buckland Park, for example has been called a TOD, when there will be minimal connections to transport (proximity to Port Wakefield Road and a shuttle connecting to the bus through Virginia). Calling it a TOD may make it sound sexy, but a better description might be SWAMP - perhaps a little unkind, but the next combination of high tide, onshore wind and big rain should provide an answer.

I've never heard the proposed development at Buckland Park been called a 'TOD', it's nothing like a TOD development.

[stumpjumper]

I've never heard the proposed development at Buckland Park been called a 'TOD', it's nothing like a TOD development.

Agreed. The swamp subdivision was lumped into a list of TODs in a press release I have somewhere. I'll dig for it.

[Vee]

I've never heard the proposed development at Buckland Park been called a 'TOD', it's nothing like a TOD development.

I agree. Buckland Park is the complete antithesis of a TOD!

[Isiskii]

Well I guess if you wanted to be really technical about it, everywhere is a TOD.

TOD stands for Transit Orientated Development, and since travelling by car is a means of transit...

[david]

My previous response to Mattblack re the reason for the UDIA tour of completed overseas TODs seems to have dropped off so I am posting it again.
It is an extract from the Council's agenda item dealing with this study tour.
As to a definition of a TOD I would suggest that any intensified residential/commercial development which is based around a public transport hub (such as a railway station or a bus interchange) would qualify and of course the Adelaide CBD would be a really effective TOD. As someone said, Buckland Park is the exact opposite!
David

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[Ben]

New directions for outdoor markets in the City

09 Feb 2011

Rundle Street Market is to close in the Autumn, following recommendations presented to Council members on Monday evening.

Council had commissioned an independent review of the market , due to dwindling visitor numbers and decreasing sales. The research included discussions with stallholders and local traders, plus an online public survey towards the end of 2010.

Community feedback indicated Rundle Street was not the best location for an outdoor market because of lack of local parking, no access to public facilities and low protection from the elements. Customers may also value greater diversity, such as antiques and farmers’ markets.

A number of stallholders are disappointed with the closure and Council will continue to help them through a transition period. Enterprise Adelaide is on hand to support them in exploring other business opportunities and formulating new business plans.

Jennifer Elwin, of Skye Natural Skin Care,said, “I guess everyone was a bit disappointed, but hey life goes on and new opportunities arise from that.”

On Monday, Council also gave the go ahead for further research to find locations in the city where outdoor markets could thrive. Future options for management of markets include attracting entrepreneurs through funding and grants.

Lord Mayor Stephen Yarwood said, “We need to quickly find the best places for outdoor markets that reflect a range of interests. Done well, they become a destination in their own right, boosting tourism and vibrancy in the city.”

[mattblack]

The ACC should have a look at incorporatinf a market in Hindmarsh Square, building on the recently upgraded sections to the NW and NE. Having a twilight market on Saturday nights could also be an option with more food outlets and coffee outlets being allowed to participate. Would look awsome with some appropriate lighting in the trees and such.