Have you heard that Adelaide City Council has big plans and a budget for the city but aren’t sure what they’re all about? Do you want to talk to someone to find out what they mean for Adelaide’s future?
Council’s open-house information session on Thursday 17th May is just the ticket!
Visitors will be able to view Council’s draft Strategic Plan 2012-16, draft Integrated Movement Strategy (IMS) 2012-22 and draft 2012-13 Business Plan and Budget, which includes plans for Victoria Square. There will be opportunities to give feedback and Council staff will be on-hand to answer questions.
“This information session will give people a chance to have a good look at the plans and talk to staff about Council’s vision for the city,” Lord Mayor Stephen Yarwood said.
“We want to know whether we’ve got it right or if we’re not quite there yet. This is a chance for everyone to get involved in shaping the city.”
Council engaged the community in planning for the city twice last year through the Picture Adelaide project. It received over 3,000 ideas on what people love about the city, what they want to see created and improved. These have been used to draft the plans and now it’s the last chance to have your say.
The draft Strategic Plan sets out Council’s vision for the City under six outcomes for Adelaide around places, transport, liveability, creativity, sustainability and business.
The draft Integrated Movement Strategy proposes a new approach to transport by promoting transport choices. The draft 2012-13 Business Plan and Budget outlines Council’s funding for all projects and services over the next twelve months to initiate delivery of the Strategic Plan.
Development of the strategies has taken into account important plans such as the 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide and also looked at research on trends affecting the city.
The concept plans for the redevelopment of Victoria Square will also be available on the day, including a computer-generated ‘fly through’ of what the Square would look like.
Council is proposing an allocation of $11.5m in 2012-13, and a further $8.5m in 2013-14, with construction starting as early as 2013.
The Masterplan includes a number of exciting, community-focused elements such as a gentle-sloping lawn area to accommodate major events and recreational activities, with seating terraces, shaded walkways, landscaping and a water play feature.
All of the draft plans are currently available for comment until 21st May, except the Integrated Movement Strategy which is available until the 8th June.
You can view them and give your feedback at www.pictureadelaide.com.au, by visiting any of Council’s libraries and community centres, or at the Planning Lab adjacent to the Customer Centre at 25 Pirie Street in the city.
The open day will be held on the Thursday 17th May at the Adelaide Town Hall from 11.30am until 6.30pm.
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