MEDIA RELEASE
Wednesday, December 30 2009
'Be bold', urges Australian Institute of
Architects on 30 Year Plan
The Australian Institute of Architects has welcomed news that
the Draft 30 Year plan for Greater Adelaide is proceeding to
finalisation with amendments arising from community feedback.
Consultation with industry stakeholders, design professionals and the wider
community are three key elements in the creation of an integrated master planning
solution and so the incorporation of community feedback is a valuable next step.
While the specifics of the amended plan have not yet been circulated, the primary
changes appear to protect the rural character of the Barossa and Willunga Basin
while pursuing additional transit-oriented developments (TOD) and increasing
residential density in the City of Adelaide.
Vice President of the Institute’s South Australian Chapter, Mario Dreosti, who co-
authored the Institutes' response to the Draft 30 Year Plan today said: "The
Institute urges government to focus on the increased density and amenity of the
City of Adelaide as a primary objective in the realisation of this plan. While
multiple ownerships, heritage and existing community influences all serve to make
the regeneration of Adelaide City by far the most challenging TOD, it is also best
placed for success and best able to redefine our wider community views on
lifestyles with increased density and services."
Mr Dreosti queried the viability of the number of TOD’s proposed, noting that
Adelaide's population and land values may not support quality design in TOD
centres away from the Adelaide CBD.
"For TODs to be considered an attractive lifestyle choice for South Australians, the
quality of the public realm, building and landscape design is a critical investment.
Business-as-usual models won't cut it, and strong leadership may be required from
govt to avoid more of the same being re-packaged under a new brand".
The SA Chapter of the Institute continues to support the work of current Thinker in
Residence, Fred Hansen. Fred Hansen’s experience in Oregon is relevant to the
Adelaide context and will be an asset as work on the 30 Year Plan progresses.
Australian Institute of Architects | Media Contacts
Timothy Horton, SA President
T 0410 410 525
Trish Croaker, National Media/PR Advisor
T 0439 555 427
The Australian Institute of Architects is the peak body for the architectural profession, representing
more than 9000 members across Australia and overseas. The Institute actively works to improve the
quality of our built environment by promoting quality, responsible and sustainable design. Visit the
Institute at architecture.com.au .
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