bogans like that are frustratingSRW wrote:I have personally seen, on at least two separate occasions, drunken louts and vandals breaking the juvenile trees along the Prince Henry Garden. With those disgusting people in no short supply, it's no wonder they keep having to be replaced.Ben wrote:Maybe they are stealing the trees too... didn't someone say they keep getting replaced...
What were the bronze plates for?Wayno wrote:dang!
From City Messenger online:Thieves disguised as workmen have stolen 28 bronze plates from wooden benches on North Tce.
Over the past six weeks, thieves have jemmied the plates off jarrah benches between King William Rd and Frome Rd during the night, causing $80,000 damage.
The City Council and police are calling on anyone who has information to call BankSA Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or go to http://www.sa.crimestoppers.com.au
Wednesday, 11 July 2012
Harbison ridicules cultural masterplan for North Terrace
Melissa Mack
WITH one North Terrace master plan still on the go, the State Government is seeking yet another master plan to “re-imagine and revitalise” the cultural precinct.
The new Integrated Cultural Campus Master Plan will cover the “cultural” aspects of North Terrace including the Museum, Art Gallery, State Library and parts of the Adelaide University.
Former Lord Mayor Michael Harbison has scoffed at the move, saying an existing master plan commissioned in his time ought to be completed first.
“A master plan? On what? The cement is barely dry on the millions we spent on it,” Mr Harbison told Indaily.
The new tender document seeks “a master plan which re-imagines and revitalises the North Terrace Cultural Precinct through an integrated approach”.
An Arts SA spokeswoman said it would be similar to the Riverbank precinct master plan.
“It will be a cultural campus master plan … in which three design teams were brought together to master plan how North Terrace could look in five, 10 and 20 years’ time.”
Who was chosen to do it? Has the tender been awarded?
The design process is expected to be completed by Christmas, the spokeswoman said, although the project has no budget as yet.
Mr Harbison, who was involved in initiating the existing master plan to redevelop North Terrace, said he could barely believe that another one was already being sought.
“The current upgrade is incomplete, most notably in front of Royal Adelaide Hospital, but also for much of the distance between West and East terraces,” he said.
“To dig up the area upon which many millions have just been spent, and ignore the other areas which remain unimproved, would not seem to be very productive.”
Harbison said the state and local government should be working to activate the spaces that had already been redeveloped, notably WHERE??? What work was done??.
“In the original master plan activity on the terrace was as important as bricks and mortar. I’d like to see activities for tourism and visitors to observe.
“We are all keen to promote Aboriginal culture and there is an opportunity for regular Aboriginal cultural performances on the terrace. There is room and provision for temporary refreshment stands, which are there occasionally, but nothing regular.
“What is needed pop-up stuff, but it needs to pop-up every day.”
The new master plan process arose from discussions last September between Arts SA, the Integrated Design Commission, the State Library, the SA Museum, Art Gallery of SA, History SA, Artlab and the University of Adelaide.
The “cultural committee” established 10 guidelines for the master plan to better link North Terrace to the parklands and Torrens River, better integrate the facilities and promote activities for a “vibrant public life”.
Harbison said that focusing on the cultural precinct, rather than finishing the whole of Terrace, would be working against the aims of the cultural committee.
“I think it limits the opportunity to do things such as link the terrace to the river, as there’s a lot more water by the Convention Centre then there is behind the Museum.”
For my part, I sort of hope it results in a precinct management group, similar to the Rundle Mall Management Authority, who can oversee and curate the public spaces of the 'campus'.1. Enriched Identity
Activities and initiatives will strengthen the precinct’s place as a centre for South Australia’s aboriginal, cultural and scientific heritage, including the exchange of ideas, public display & interpretation in science, arts and humanities.
2. An Integrated Whole
Investment in the precinct will seek to unify diverse facilities and functions, through integrated decision making, quality architecture and a defined identity for the public realm, its character, and the public image of the whole.
3. Transition to City & Park
Acknowledge the special place of the precinct as a link between the urban grain of the city, and the landscape open space of Adelaide’s parklands. The precinct should mediate this transition through landscape, planting and considered public art; connecting back into the city, and to the parklands.
4. Understanding the River
The alignment of the Torrens River and its surrounding topography shapes the urban form of the precinct, and its connection to the city. The precinct provides a prospect to the Torrens and should promote physical, visual and cultural connections to this important waterway.
5. Design Quality at all Scales
Promote exemplary design, from the scale of ‘product’ to ‘place’, that exhibits quality craftsmanship, enduring materials and that respects past cultural and built heritage.
6. Diversity and Activity
The precinct will encourage social diversity, human interaction and activity throughout the day, and in the evening. Activity will promote the exchange of ideas, and enhance the functions within the precinct.
7. A Knowledge Precinct: research, learning & ideas
The colocation of facilities in the precinct is acknowledged as nationally unique, and an exemplar in the collaborations it promotes. Those operating in the precinct will act as leading examples of closer integration of research & learning, interpretation & public display, and cultural enterprise.
8. People-Centred Access & Mobility
A safe, active and inclusive precinct prioritises human movement, promotes opportunities for interaction and gathering. The precinct will act as an exemplar of shared space with high pedestrian and cycling amenity taking priority over vehicular movement.
9. A Model Sustainable Precinct
The precinct will endeavour to leverage a collective approach to strategies, services and systems that promote precinct-wide sustainability in a visible and legible way that both drives efficiencies in operation and educates staff, visitors and the wider community.
10. Precinct-wide Programming
Successful public space integrates built form with vibrant public life. The precinct will support a joined up public program that showcases and supports the functions and ethos of the ‘knowledge precinct’ and its art, culture, history, scientific and other endeavors.
This idea has come up before - but there's no way it would link the two. Consult a map. The Governor's house is no where near the river. There's a steep embankment, the Pioneer Womans' Gardens, the parade grounds, Victoria Drive and Jolly's Boathouse before you see the river. Remember the river makes a northeastern turn at the Festival Centre.Goya's Line wrote:A few years ago the State Government was referring to the role of State Governor as an anachronism - opening the grounds to a sculpture park and the house to museum/cultural activity would link the riverbank and cultural precincts.
monotonehell wrote:Remember the river makes a northeastern turn at the Festival Centre.
The river's actually flowing the other way.
rhino wrote:
Technically that part isn't a river, but a lake.
Ah, I misunderstood what you meant.Goya's Line wrote:If you consider the eastern boundary of the proposed riverbank precinct as Festival Plaza and the western boundary of the cultural precinct the State Library/Migration Museum/RSASA building, Government House is the only property dividing the two.
SRW wrote: 2. An Integrated Whole
Investment in the precinct will seek to unify diverse facilities and functions, through integrated decision making, quality architecture and a defined identity for the public realm, its character, and the public image of the whole.
3. Transition to City & Park
Acknowledge the special place of the precinct as a link between the urban grain of the city, and the landscape open space of Adelaide’s parklands. The precinct should mediate this transition through landscape, planting and considered public art; connecting back into the city, and to the parklands.
4. Understanding the River
The alignment of the Torrens River and its surrounding topography shapes the urban form of the precinct, and its connection to the city. The precinct provides a prospect to the Torrens and should promote physical, visual and cultural connections to this important waterway.
From: http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/sout ... 7375ddfc7cOld plan resurrected to turn west end of North Terrace into boulevard
A 16-YEAR-OLD vision to turn the west end of North Tce into a boulevard is set to be dusted off by the State Government.
The North Tce West working group, comprising of Renewal SA, the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure and Adelaide City Council, will develop a new design to future-proof the area between King William St and West Tce.
Under the plan, North Tce would have pedestrian-friendly, safe and connected public spaces and improvements would be made for cyclists.
Appropriate passenger pick-up and drop off options will also be investigated, along with potential outdoor dining areas, art or exhibition spaces.
Adelaide West End Association president Andrew Wallace said the western end of North Tce was “a bit of a mess”.
“It’s just been biting off bits and pieces, what holds it together is the tram at the moment.”
The State Government and city council in 2001 endorsed a master plan for North Tce similar to the new concept proposed, that included pedestrian crossings, wider footpaths and spaces designed for a wide variety of public activities and events.
Its initial stages were implemented from Frome St to King William St between 2005-2009.
However more than 15 years after the plan was prepared, $5 billion worth of major projects have been committed to or undertaken in the area — including the new Royal Adelaide Hospital, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, casino and Festival Plaza upgrade.
Councillors will on Tuesday night discuss what should be included in the plan, and four sites will be identified for designs and costings, funded by Renewal SA. Renewal SA did not respond before deadline.
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