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TorrensSA wrote: ↑

Wed Jun 17, 2020 3:36 pm

The details are also here https://indaily.com.au/news/local/2020/ ... ic-centre/

Nathan wrote: ↑

Wed Aug 12, 2020 1:58 pm

What sounds like an Onion article, ACC has green lighted a “drivers month” to encourage people to drive into the city — instead of every other city that is investing in public and active transport. Door prizes for parking, allowing cars to use bus lanes, and happy-go-lucky marketing campaigns. What a backwards, idiotic, direction this council is going.


https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-08-12/ ... s/12549148

Nathan wrote: ↑

Wed Aug 12, 2020 1:58 pm

What sounds like an Onion article, ACC has green lighted a “drivers month” to encourage people to drive into the city — instead of every other city that is investing in public and active transport. Door prizes for parking, allowing cars to use bus lanes, and happy-go-lucky marketing campaigns. What a backwards, idiotic, direction this council is going.


https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-08-12/ ... s/12549148

European-style bike path, trees, lighting and links to the parklands in new ‘vision’ to revive Hutt St
https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/sou ... 2393fbfe70



Adelaide’s embattled Hutt Street would be revamped with a “European-style” bike path, improved lighting and art features in a move aimed at unlocking millions of dollars in private investment.

As Adelaide City Council plans to embark on a master planning process to redesign struggling CBD retail strips, local traders and Deputy Lord Mayor Alex Hyde have released a “vision statement” of its possible new-look.

Mr Hyde said the precinct had been overlooked for much-needed investment and had slipped behind other inner city precincts which had upgraded their appeal.

Key components of the Hutt Street vision include the retention of all trees and parking spaces while adding better lighting and art as well as replenishing garden beds.

The plan would also add a bike path through the centre of Hutt Street to encourage families and avoid costly changes to kerbs and stormwater services.



Hutt Street Traders Association chairman Colette Slight said better public spaces would boost the appeal and activity of businesses.

“It would send a clear message to other businesses we are a premiere boulevard and they should set up shop here too,” she said.

The council has set aside $232,000 for master planning in Hutt, O’Connell and Melbourne streets. It is unclear when it will be complete..

Mr Hyde said a “proper investment” was needed from council and the State Government to deliver Hutt Street’s potential.

“Businesses want to stay here, residents want to live here and property owners want to reinvest here, but we need to give them a good reason,” Mr Hyde said.

Mr Hyde said a “tasteful streetscape” upgrade would build confidence and jobs.

“By retaining traffic lanes and all parking bays we will not alienate the majority of people who drive … we can make the precinct welcoming for everyone,” he said.

ChillyPhilly wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 25, 2020 12:56 pm

That would be fantastic! Let's get our counterargument ready for Team Adelaide's inevitable 'but what about the cars????' statement.

“By retaining traffic lanes and all parking bays we will not alienate the majority of people who drive … we can make the precinct welcoming for everyone,” he said.

Nort wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 25, 2020 2:00 pm

ChillyPhilly wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 25, 2020 12:56 pm

That would be fantastic! Let's get our counterargument ready for Team Adelaide's inevitable 'but what about the cars????' statement.

Already in that article!

“By retaining traffic lanes and all parking bays we will not alienate the majority of people who drive … we can make the precinct welcoming for everyone,” he said.

ChillyPhilly wrote: ↑

Wed Sep 09, 2020 7:10 am

Here's one thing Melbourne are doing at this time.

If only the ACC had a similar vision.

If only the ACC had vision.