U/C: Rundle Street Streetscape Upgrade

[AtD]

Take a look on the first page of this thread, shows the bike lanes aswell

I'm under the impression that the first page picture is just a concept for first impressions at the time and is not indicative of what is actually planned today. I might be wrong.

[peas_and_corn]

Why are they only taking care of the southern side?

[Pistol]

Because the northern side was only repaved with those shit coin pavers not too long ago.

[Nathan]

Saw this pdf in the latest Home Slice newsletter
http://sighmon.com/says/rundle-project.pdf

It's a study on changes to Rundle St - proposing allocated street art areas, public art (both sculptural and functional), stages for free music and art performances, green walls, projections, and encouraging more busking and street stalls.

Looks very interesting.

[dsriggs]

I think the busking should be encouraged to stay in Rundle Mall, really. That whole area would be DEAD at night without a bit of a soundtrack.

[Wayno]

that's a good read Nathan, thanks for posting. Anyone interested in "invigorating lane-ways" off Rundle St should take the time to read.

Key recommendations to the ACC are:
1) ensure the DA process is streamlined enough to accommodate small-scale projects
2) ACC to act on at least 6 projects by 2013

And here's an example of the document content to whet your appetite:

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[omada]

This is EXACTLY what Rundle Street needs - soul! I hope that the ACC will consider some of the recommendations in this document - and alot of them would be of little cost, ie the public art stuff. Thanks for posting this Nathan.

[Will]

I too welcome such an initiative.

My main problem is why it has taken so long to realise that Rundle Street has so much untapped potential?

I would recommend that the council would be better served if it had a 'youth advisory committee' of some sort. Because at the moment, and I don't mean to be offensive, but most of those in charge are either old or have the minds of old people. Whilst age is a valuable tool for some things, it isn't for others.

For example, my grandmother is someone I have huge amounts of respect for, however I would never allow her to pick my clothes, as she would dress me like a loser.

Likewise, initiatives aimed at 'sexing' up the city should be decided by those who are in tune with such things.

[Mants]

I too welcome such an initiative.

My main problem is why it has taken so long to realise that Rundle Street has so much untapped potential?

I would recommend that the council would be better served if it had a 'youth advisory committee' of some sort. Because at the moment, and I don't mean to be offensive, but most of those in charge are either old or have the minds of old people. Whilst age is a valuable tool for some things, it isn't for others.

For example, my grandmother is someone I have huge amounts of respect for, however I would never allow her to pick my clothes, as she would dress me like a loser.

Likewise, initiatives aimed at 'sexing' up the city should be decided by those who are in tune with such things.

YACs are quite successful in other local councils in Adelaide, i know the one in Campbeltown is especially. i dont understand why the ACC doesnt have one, or if it does, why it isnt more involved with decision making and creative ideas.

[Shuz]

I'd definetly love to be part of a YAC.

[Nathan]

In my experience, the youths that generally nominate themselves for such committees are hardly good representatives for their like-aged comrades. Not knocking their enthusiasm and commitment (which is great), but they are generally a different breed than the majority.

Besides, I'd aim the culture of Rundle Street at the more 20-40 age group, rather than younger.

[Shuz]

Nathan, I understand you hold a very professional and highly regarded position in the business world, but honestly I am disappointed in your attitude. To stereotype and judge before taking the time to see for yourself, maybe what I and others could offer and bring to the table with ideas could just as well be the things such committees are looking for?

Ever heard sometimes you find what you're looking for in the most unlikely places?

[Nathan]

Nathan, I understand you hold a very professional and highly regarded position in the business world, but honestly I am disappointed in your attitude. To stereotype and judge before taking the time to see for yourself, maybe what I and others could offer and bring to the table with ideas could just as well be the things such committees are looking for?

Ever heard sometimes you find what you're looking for in the most unlikely places?

I'm definitely not saying that nothing is brought to the table, and I'd probably align my own opinions along with them, I'm just saying when we start to consider "youths" and what "youths" find appealing - the kind of youths that run for committees generally have very different opinions to the majority of their peers. I think many youth committees can have excellent input into ideas - but I just feel they can miss the mark when they're advising on initiatives for others in their age group.

ps. I'd hardly say I'm highly regarded in the business world.

[Wayno]

Nathan, I understand you hold a very professional and highly regarded position in the business world

i might be wrong, but i don't believe 'Nathan' is Nathan Paine. Pretty sure he goes by PropertyozSA. Excuse me if i've misinterpreted you shuz...

[Will]

In my experience, the youths that generally nominate themselves for such committees are hardly good representatives for their like-aged comrades. Not knocking their enthusiasm and commitment (which is great), but they are generally a different breed than the majority.

Besides, I'd aim the culture of Rundle Street at the more 20-40 age group, rather than younger.

By YAC i meant people in the age group 16-28 (or around there). I didn't mean children.