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Type: Development Application Received
Application Number: DA/52/2012
Lodgement Date: 25/01/2012
Location: Madame Josephine Salon, Ground 17 Gilbert Place, ADELAIDE SA 5000
Description: Extend existing restaurant into adjacent premises.

Type: Development Application Received
Application Number: DA/49/2012
Lodgement Date: 24/01/2012
Location: Bean Bar, Ground 8 Currie Street, ADELAIDE SA 5000
Description: Internal and external alterations and use as cafe.

Ben wrote:For those that venture into the city regulary you probably have noticed the "Bean Bar coming soon" sign that has been adjacant the Trans Adelaide customer service centre on Currie Street. It has been there since I worked in the CBD 5 years ago!!!

Well looks like something is finally happening. I am surprised that this has been vacant so long. Such a prime location. I'm sure there is more to the story then we know.

Type: Development Application Received
Application Number: DA/49/2012
Lodgement Date: 24/01/2012
Location: Bean Bar, Ground 8 Currie Street, ADELAIDE SA 5000
Description: Internal and external alterations and use as cafe.

Ben wrote:Pancake kitchen look to be taking over the hairdressers site next door.

Type: Development Application Received
Application Number: DA/52/2012
Lodgement Date: 25/01/2012
Location: Madame Josephine Salon, Ground 17 Gilbert Place, ADELAIDE SA 5000
Description: Extend existing restaurant into adjacent premises.

Will wrote:

Ben wrote:Pancake kitchen look to be taking over the hairdressers site next door.

Type: Development Application Received
Application Number: DA/52/2012
Lodgement Date: 25/01/2012
Location: Madame Josephine Salon, Ground 17 Gilbert Place, ADELAIDE SA 5000
Description: Extend existing restaurant into adjacent premises.

That is good news. Gilbert Place is crying out to be transformed into a laneway precinct.

Vee wrote:Surely a bike hub does not have to look like this?

Vee wrote: It looked very ugly, more like an industrial complex, and not especially inviting. I think it spoils the Square and it is a horrible outlook from nearby buildings including the Conservatory and hotel. Surely a bike hub does not have to look like this?

To take advantage of the Adelaide City Bikes scheme, all you need is either your current driver's licence or passport. Your ID will be held as a deposit for the duration of the hire and will be given back to you when you return your Adelaide City Bike to the point of hire.

Vee wrote:I just checked some information about the ACC AdelaideCityBikes free bicycle use scheme.
It's a great idea for residents and visitors but could be improved (if extra funding applied).
http://www.bikesa.asn.au/AdelaideCityBikes

To take advantage of the Adelaide City Bikes scheme, all you need is either your current driver's licence or passport. Your ID will be held as a deposit for the duration of the hire and will be given back to you when you return your Adelaide City Bike to the point of hire.

I realise it's free for users but how many users would be put off by having to leave their passport or driver's licence (if you have one) as collateral?
There are 7 nodes in the city (different opening hours) and you must return the bike to the one you hired it from (and obviously collect your ID). Having to hand over a precious ID document and the restriction of returning the bicycle back to where you got it from is a negative for the scheme in my opinion.

Waewick wrote:isn't it illegal to withhold peoples personal identification?

I know it is in NSW (I was picked up driving without my licence as the place I was staying held it as collateral - I got it back after said incident)

Ben wrote:

Vee wrote:I just checked some information about the ACC AdelaideCityBikes free bicycle use scheme.
It's a great idea for residents and visitors but could be improved (if extra funding applied).
http://www.bikesa.asn.au/AdelaideCityBikes

To take advantage of the Adelaide City Bikes scheme, all you need is either your current driver's licence or passport. Your ID will be held as a deposit for the duration of the hire and will be given back to you when you return your Adelaide City Bike to the point of hire.

I realise it's free for users but how many users would be put off by having to leave their passport or driver's licence (if you have one) as collateral?
There are 7 nodes in the city (different opening hours) and you must return the bike to the one you hired it from (and obviously collect your ID). Having to hand over a precious ID document and the restriction of returning the bicycle back to where you got it from is a negative for the scheme in my opinion.

It's either that or forking out cash as a deposit. I think it's a good idea compared to the alternative.

Outdoor dining fees face chop

Council2 Feb 12 @ 07:30am by Alice Higgins


OUTDOOR dining fees could be scrapped in five months under a radical new plan to transform the city into the alfresco dining capital of the country.

Lord Mayor Stephen Yarwood is spearheading a campaign to investigate abolishing outdoor dining fees in 2012/13 to encourage more restaurants to offer outdoor dining.

The investigation would also consider offering traders incentives to provide outdoor dining, such as reimbursing them for the cost of tables, chairs and lights.

Traders have applauded the plan, saying it would motivate more restaurant owners to provide outdoor tables and chairs.

If adopted, the measure would save them a combined $288,200 in annual fees.

Mr Yarwood wanted to develop an “aggressive policy” to make it easier for traders to accommodate alfresco dining.

“Melbourne has a huge outdoor dining culture and the weather there is terrible. We should be an outdoor alfresco city second to none,” he said.

More than 350 traders hold outdoor dining permits across the city and North Adelaide, ranging from $360 for three tables to $3000 for 25.

Prospect Council is encouraging Prospect Rd traders to introduce alfresco dining by leasing the footpath at no cost for the first year.

Mr Yarwood said the $288,200 Town Hall would lose in annual revenue would be recouped in vibrant streetscapes.

“If this costs us $300,000, to change the streets of Adelaide in such a highly visible way would be money well spent,” he said.

Gouger St Gelatissimo part-owner Tony Gagliardi said scrapping fees would prompt more restaurants to offer outdoor dining.

“They would put out extra seating straight away (if fees were scrapped),” he said.

The Stag Hotel and The Duke Hotel co-owner Peter Holden said it would be “fantastic”.

“(But) I would not like to see a total deregulation where tables and chairs were put wherever you like.”

Scoozi day shift manager Emily Kellett agreed: “We pay a lot of money for outdoor dining fees.”

“It would be good for everyone to do outdoor dining, especially at this time of year.”

Emilia Seto, who enjoys alfresco dining about once a fortnight, said it would give patrons more eating options to choose from.

“Especially in this business climate where things are getting pretty tough, a lot of places would not want to spend that additional fee,” Ms Seto said.

Will wrote:Excellent idea, however, if this is to work, the authorities must do something about the dozens of drunk and abusive homeless and Aboriginal people in the CBD. I personally have after a few undesirable incidents given up on eating alfresco. I am sure I am not the only one who feels this way.