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engmani
asked
about 8 years ago
The draft Strategic Plan
forecasts that the number of primary, secondary and tertiary students in the
City on any given day of the week will increase from 39,000 to 41,000, on the
way to 45,000 by 2040.
While Adelaide City
Council is not directly responsible for building or running schools, we will
work closely with the State Government to support this growth in student
numbers in the City, including plans for a new campus for Adelaide High School.
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Share Lord Mayor, I have lived in Adelaide City for 32 years. What a great city it was. Probably the hilight was the Steve Condous era when Hutt St. was beautifully upgraded. The trees etc in King William St. and O'Connell St were planted. Since then it has slowly degraded into something farcical. Victoria Square a case in point. A wicked waste of money for what was achieved. However Frome Street is an abomination. Not against bike lanes but a child could have done better. The green paint is a great idea but concrete isn't.
What frustrates me most, is the traffic lights which causing so much disruption and POLLUTION. Angas & Frome Street intersection I use several times per day. It makes me ANGRY that the lights always favour Frome when the bulk of the traffic is in Angas most of the time. Either take back control or start telling this outrageous State Government to butt out.
MY QUESTION IS, DOES ANYONE CARE. on Facebook
Share Lord Mayor, I have lived in Adelaide City for 32 years. What a great city it was. Probably the hilight was the Steve Condous era when Hutt St. was beautifully upgraded. The trees etc in King William St. and O'Connell St were planted. Since then it has slowly degraded into something farcical. Victoria Square a case in point. A wicked waste of money for what was achieved. However Frome Street is an abomination. Not against bike lanes but a child could have done better. The green paint is a great idea but concrete isn't.
What frustrates me most, is the traffic lights which causing so much disruption and POLLUTION. Angas & Frome Street intersection I use several times per day. It makes me ANGRY that the lights always favour Frome when the bulk of the traffic is in Angas most of the time. Either take back control or start telling this outrageous State Government to butt out.
MY QUESTION IS, DOES ANYONE CARE. on Linkedin
Email Lord Mayor, I have lived in Adelaide City for 32 years. What a great city it was. Probably the hilight was the Steve Condous era when Hutt St. was beautifully upgraded. The trees etc in King William St. and O'Connell St were planted. Since then it has slowly degraded into something farcical. Victoria Square a case in point. A wicked waste of money for what was achieved. However Frome Street is an abomination. Not against bike lanes but a child could have done better. The green paint is a great idea but concrete isn't.
What frustrates me most, is the traffic lights which causing so much disruption and POLLUTION. Angas & Frome Street intersection I use several times per day. It makes me ANGRY that the lights always favour Frome when the bulk of the traffic is in Angas most of the time. Either take back control or start telling this outrageous State Government to butt out.
MY QUESTION IS, DOES ANYONE CARE. link
Lord Mayor, I have lived in Adelaide City for 32 years. What a great city it was. Probably the hilight was the Steve Condous era when Hutt St. was beautifully upgraded. The trees etc in King William St. and O'Connell St were planted. Since then it has slowly degraded into something farcical. Victoria Square a case in point. A wicked waste of money for what was achieved. However Frome Street is an abomination. Not against bike lanes but a child could have done better. The green paint is a great idea but concrete isn't.
What frustrates me most, is the traffic lights which causing so much disruption and POLLUTION. Angas & Frome Street intersection I use several times per day. It makes me ANGRY that the lights always favour Frome when the bulk of the traffic is in Angas most of the time. Either take back control or start telling this outrageous State Government to butt out.
MY QUESTION IS, DOES ANYONE CARE.
parden
asked
about 8 years ago
Adelaide City
Council works very closely with the Department of Planning, Transport and
Infrastructure to manage traffic within the City.
Council
developed its Smart Move Strategy to create an accessible City. The Strategy is
a 10 year plan to provide more travel choices that accommodate the needs of
residents, workers and visitors. It addresses the transport and movement issues
of today by looking at the potential future needs to make our streets safer,
more connected, and easier for people to access and use.
Council is
committed to creating great streets and places within the City that people will
want to stay and enjoy. Along these lines, the draft Strategic Plan includes
the objective to increase green space and greenery in the built-up areas of the
City by 100,000 square metres by 2020.
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Share Many high-rise developments have been approved by city council and now I am a bit concern the supply might be over the demand and thus the apartment price in the Adelaide city might be dropped. What do you think about this? on Facebook
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Many high-rise developments have been approved by city council and now I am a bit concern the supply might be over the demand and thus the apartment price in the Adelaide city might be dropped. What do you think about this?
wendywang
asked
about 8 years ago
Wendy, thank
you for your question. Whilst you may be hearing news that in some sectors the
residential property market in some large Australian cities that supply may
have outstripped demand, we are not seeing evidence of this in Adelaide.
Given that
the vast majority of residential buildings are not built before they have been
largely pre-sold, there is an inherent check and balance that protects their value.
We are also
investigating relaunching an ongoing marketing campaign that promotes the benefits
of living in the City of Adelaide. We believe this is an important step in underwriting
ongoing demand for city living.
There is no
doubt that more people want to live in the city because of the vibrant
lifestyle and rich experiences they can only find here.
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Share Dear Lord Mayor.....Thank you for this opportunity to ask a question today. I am enquiring about a submission that I lodged with the "175th Anniversary of the Adelaide City Council" program that was run last year but I have not had any acknowledgment that it was received. My question is: was my submission received and is there any progress being made to review it?.....my submission outlines establishing a "Christian Heritage Walk in Light Square" to commemorate the invaluable contribution of Christian teachings and principles in the development of Adelaide from it's very inception. And the "walk" would display about 40 Bible verses on the ground across the length and breadth of Light Square....the Bible verses, chosen from historical ACC documents, have guided the founding members of the Adelaide City Council, along with many other councillors ever since and hopefully into the future, to create the vibrant, prosperous and successful city that Adelaide has become. on Facebook
Share Dear Lord Mayor.....Thank you for this opportunity to ask a question today. I am enquiring about a submission that I lodged with the "175th Anniversary of the Adelaide City Council" program that was run last year but I have not had any acknowledgment that it was received. My question is: was my submission received and is there any progress being made to review it?.....my submission outlines establishing a "Christian Heritage Walk in Light Square" to commemorate the invaluable contribution of Christian teachings and principles in the development of Adelaide from it's very inception. And the "walk" would display about 40 Bible verses on the ground across the length and breadth of Light Square....the Bible verses, chosen from historical ACC documents, have guided the founding members of the Adelaide City Council, along with many other councillors ever since and hopefully into the future, to create the vibrant, prosperous and successful city that Adelaide has become. on Linkedin
Email Dear Lord Mayor.....Thank you for this opportunity to ask a question today. I am enquiring about a submission that I lodged with the "175th Anniversary of the Adelaide City Council" program that was run last year but I have not had any acknowledgment that it was received. My question is: was my submission received and is there any progress being made to review it?.....my submission outlines establishing a "Christian Heritage Walk in Light Square" to commemorate the invaluable contribution of Christian teachings and principles in the development of Adelaide from it's very inception. And the "walk" would display about 40 Bible verses on the ground across the length and breadth of Light Square....the Bible verses, chosen from historical ACC documents, have guided the founding members of the Adelaide City Council, along with many other councillors ever since and hopefully into the future, to create the vibrant, prosperous and successful city that Adelaide has become. link
Dear Lord Mayor.....Thank you for this opportunity to ask a question today. I am enquiring about a submission that I lodged with the "175th Anniversary of the Adelaide City Council" program that was run last year but I have not had any acknowledgment that it was received. My question is: was my submission received and is there any progress being made to review it?.....my submission outlines establishing a "Christian Heritage Walk in Light Square" to commemorate the invaluable contribution of Christian teachings and principles in the development of Adelaide from it's very inception. And the "walk" would display about 40 Bible verses on the ground across the length and breadth of Light Square....the Bible verses, chosen from historical ACC documents, have guided the founding members of the Adelaide City Council, along with many other councillors ever since and hopefully into the future, to create the vibrant, prosperous and successful city that Adelaide has become.
Sanctuary Baptist Church
asked
about 8 years ago
Dear Sir/Madam
Thank you very much for your comments. Last year I
recall we worked with a 3rd party to launch a online app which
provided information on a cultural walking trail. This technology could well be
applicable to your situation. Should you require more about the Adelaide City
Explorer app, please contact my office at ealordmayor@adelaidecitycouncil.com
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Share Good Afternoon Lord Mayor,
The Adelaide Cemeteries Authority congratulates Council on its vision for Adelaide as a smart, green, liveable, boutique city full of rich experiences.
Since 1837, the heritage listed West Terrace Cemetery has been a community based, government owned cemetery. It was Adelaide's first major public cemetery that continues to provide burials to this very day, plus is now a multi-award winning cultural heritage attraction and a valued community resource.
Given the sustainable and liveable focus of the Strategic Plan 2016-2020, and as the entity trusted with the care and control of the West Terrace Cemetery, the Adelaide Cemeteries Authority is keen to hear how Council sees the cemetery sitting within the broader vision of the Adelaide City Council.
In particular, with the forecast increase in annual deaths, the emphasis on sustainability, plus the growing sense of community in the Adelaide CBD, has Council thought about how to provide ongoing space for the disposition of those who have lived and died in the city and , those who may wish to be permanently interred and memorialised there also?
The Adelaide Cemeteries Authority has a vision of the cemetery as a hub for tourism, education, passive recreation and bereavement services. This includes the potential for a Natural Burial Grounds. By providing these integrated services, the Authority believes that it can make a major contribution to making Adelaide a smart, green, liveable, boutique city full of rich experiences.
I welcome you thoughts.
Regards
Robert Pitt
Chief Executive Officer
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Share Good Afternoon Lord Mayor,
The Adelaide Cemeteries Authority congratulates Council on its vision for Adelaide as a smart, green, liveable, boutique city full of rich experiences.
Since 1837, the heritage listed West Terrace Cemetery has been a community based, government owned cemetery. It was Adelaide's first major public cemetery that continues to provide burials to this very day, plus is now a multi-award winning cultural heritage attraction and a valued community resource.
Given the sustainable and liveable focus of the Strategic Plan 2016-2020, and as the entity trusted with the care and control of the West Terrace Cemetery, the Adelaide Cemeteries Authority is keen to hear how Council sees the cemetery sitting within the broader vision of the Adelaide City Council.
In particular, with the forecast increase in annual deaths, the emphasis on sustainability, plus the growing sense of community in the Adelaide CBD, has Council thought about how to provide ongoing space for the disposition of those who have lived and died in the city and , those who may wish to be permanently interred and memorialised there also?
The Adelaide Cemeteries Authority has a vision of the cemetery as a hub for tourism, education, passive recreation and bereavement services. This includes the potential for a Natural Burial Grounds. By providing these integrated services, the Authority believes that it can make a major contribution to making Adelaide a smart, green, liveable, boutique city full of rich experiences.
I welcome you thoughts.
Regards
Robert Pitt
Chief Executive Officer
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Email Good Afternoon Lord Mayor,
The Adelaide Cemeteries Authority congratulates Council on its vision for Adelaide as a smart, green, liveable, boutique city full of rich experiences.
Since 1837, the heritage listed West Terrace Cemetery has been a community based, government owned cemetery. It was Adelaide's first major public cemetery that continues to provide burials to this very day, plus is now a multi-award winning cultural heritage attraction and a valued community resource.
Given the sustainable and liveable focus of the Strategic Plan 2016-2020, and as the entity trusted with the care and control of the West Terrace Cemetery, the Adelaide Cemeteries Authority is keen to hear how Council sees the cemetery sitting within the broader vision of the Adelaide City Council.
In particular, with the forecast increase in annual deaths, the emphasis on sustainability, plus the growing sense of community in the Adelaide CBD, has Council thought about how to provide ongoing space for the disposition of those who have lived and died in the city and , those who may wish to be permanently interred and memorialised there also?
The Adelaide Cemeteries Authority has a vision of the cemetery as a hub for tourism, education, passive recreation and bereavement services. This includes the potential for a Natural Burial Grounds. By providing these integrated services, the Authority believes that it can make a major contribution to making Adelaide a smart, green, liveable, boutique city full of rich experiences.
I welcome you thoughts.
Regards
Robert Pitt
Chief Executive Officer
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Good Afternoon Lord Mayor,
The Adelaide Cemeteries Authority congratulates Council on its vision for Adelaide as a smart, green, liveable, boutique city full of rich experiences.
Since 1837, the heritage listed West Terrace Cemetery has been a community based, government owned cemetery. It was Adelaide's first major public cemetery that continues to provide burials to this very day, plus is now a multi-award winning cultural heritage attraction and a valued community resource.
Given the sustainable and liveable focus of the Strategic Plan 2016-2020, and as the entity trusted with the care and control of the West Terrace Cemetery, the Adelaide Cemeteries Authority is keen to hear how Council sees the cemetery sitting within the broader vision of the Adelaide City Council.
In particular, with the forecast increase in annual deaths, the emphasis on sustainability, plus the growing sense of community in the Adelaide CBD, has Council thought about how to provide ongoing space for the disposition of those who have lived and died in the city and , those who may wish to be permanently interred and memorialised there also?
The Adelaide Cemeteries Authority has a vision of the cemetery as a hub for tourism, education, passive recreation and bereavement services. This includes the potential for a Natural Burial Grounds. By providing these integrated services, the Authority believes that it can make a major contribution to making Adelaide a smart, green, liveable, boutique city full of rich experiences.
I welcome you thoughts.
Regards
Robert Pitt
Chief Executive Officer
Robert Pitt
asked
about 8 years ago
Dear Robert, thank you for your question. We are certainly
prioritising cultural tourism in all of its form in the City of Adelaide and as
one of the City’s oldest institutions we welcome the continuing importance your
organisation plays for the City’s tourism, culture and heritage. We have
recently embarked upon a tourism action plan which we hope to conclude in the
coming months and should you have a specific plan regarding the tourism significance
of the West Terrace Cemetery I certainly encourage you to email your thoughts
in greater detail to my office (ealordmayor@adelaidecitycouncil.com)
and I will ensure it will be forwarded to the appropriate project manager.
As the Presiding Member of the Adelaide Park Lands Authority
I also take a keen interest in the Adelaide Park Lands and I look forward to
hearing from your further.
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Share Adelaide is a perfect city for cycling, compact, mostly flat, and with a good climate. It also has a fairly well established network of parkland and shared trails. Many other cities with fewer natural advantages (Barcelona, New York, Paris) are going to great lengths to make cycling more attractive, to achieve carbon neutrality goals etc. Many cities are closing roads to vehicular traffic and constructing continuous bicycle boulevards. Most don't require helmets for cyclists, and some (Dallas, Austin, Tel Aviv, Mexico City) have repealed helmet laws to encourage more cycling - and found that cycling is safer the more people ride, and safety in numbers is more important than the use of protective equipment. Will Adelaide be looking at converting any roadways within the CBD into bike boulevards, and converting the current zig-zag of paths through the parklands into a continuous "ring route" for cyclists and walkers? Would the Adelaide City Council consider working with the state government to create helmet exemptions in certain off-road areas, and for the free bikes share scheme? on Facebook
Share Adelaide is a perfect city for cycling, compact, mostly flat, and with a good climate. It also has a fairly well established network of parkland and shared trails. Many other cities with fewer natural advantages (Barcelona, New York, Paris) are going to great lengths to make cycling more attractive, to achieve carbon neutrality goals etc. Many cities are closing roads to vehicular traffic and constructing continuous bicycle boulevards. Most don't require helmets for cyclists, and some (Dallas, Austin, Tel Aviv, Mexico City) have repealed helmet laws to encourage more cycling - and found that cycling is safer the more people ride, and safety in numbers is more important than the use of protective equipment. Will Adelaide be looking at converting any roadways within the CBD into bike boulevards, and converting the current zig-zag of paths through the parklands into a continuous "ring route" for cyclists and walkers? Would the Adelaide City Council consider working with the state government to create helmet exemptions in certain off-road areas, and for the free bikes share scheme? on Linkedin
Email Adelaide is a perfect city for cycling, compact, mostly flat, and with a good climate. It also has a fairly well established network of parkland and shared trails. Many other cities with fewer natural advantages (Barcelona, New York, Paris) are going to great lengths to make cycling more attractive, to achieve carbon neutrality goals etc. Many cities are closing roads to vehicular traffic and constructing continuous bicycle boulevards. Most don't require helmets for cyclists, and some (Dallas, Austin, Tel Aviv, Mexico City) have repealed helmet laws to encourage more cycling - and found that cycling is safer the more people ride, and safety in numbers is more important than the use of protective equipment. Will Adelaide be looking at converting any roadways within the CBD into bike boulevards, and converting the current zig-zag of paths through the parklands into a continuous "ring route" for cyclists and walkers? Would the Adelaide City Council consider working with the state government to create helmet exemptions in certain off-road areas, and for the free bikes share scheme? link
Adelaide is a perfect city for cycling, compact, mostly flat, and with a good climate. It also has a fairly well established network of parkland and shared trails. Many other cities with fewer natural advantages (Barcelona, New York, Paris) are going to great lengths to make cycling more attractive, to achieve carbon neutrality goals etc. Many cities are closing roads to vehicular traffic and constructing continuous bicycle boulevards. Most don't require helmets for cyclists, and some (Dallas, Austin, Tel Aviv, Mexico City) have repealed helmet laws to encourage more cycling - and found that cycling is safer the more people ride, and safety in numbers is more important than the use of protective equipment. Will Adelaide be looking at converting any roadways within the CBD into bike boulevards, and converting the current zig-zag of paths through the parklands into a continuous "ring route" for cyclists and walkers? Would the Adelaide City Council consider working with the state government to create helmet exemptions in certain off-road areas, and for the free bikes share scheme?
sbtchitchat
asked
about 8 years ago
Thanks. Great
question. I completely agree that Adelaide is well positioned to become a world
class cycling city. We are currently investigating how to improve and expand
our city bike scheme, such as a point to point bike share scheme. We have a
program of continuous improvement for our Park Lands cycling pathways, and we
are working with the state government on North-South and East-West cycling infrastructure
throughout the city.
Regarding your
question about helmets, I believe safety always needs to come first. I welcome
any data on the debate of helmets verses no helmets, however ultimately this
falls under state legislation. I encourage you to share your thoughts with the minister.
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All trash cans should have two bins: Recycling/General waste. Could we aim for double bins everywhere in the City, please?
Malgo Schmidt
asked
about 8 years ago
Thanks for your question. We are currently
reviewing our waste collection practices and definitely have a goal to reduce
landfill, increase recycling and incentivise green waste collection. The City
of Adelaide has a goal toward becoming a carbon neutral city by 2025, and our
waste collection practices play an important role in achieving that. In
locations including Rundle Mall, we have installed dual purpose waste and
recycling bins, and we hope to have more of them soon.
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"City of Entrepreneurs" is mentioned in your strategic plan, I would like to know what the strategies and plans are to promote our city as the city of entrepreneurs. Are there any supports from the city council? Do you have any plans in place to help existing small business to grow?
wendywang
asked
about 8 years ago
Thank you for your question. We have a plan over the next four years to
grown the number of business operating in the City from 5,000 to 5,300 and to grow
the number of workers from 89,000 to 94,000. The faster growing sectors in the
City are education, medical, the arts, technology including clean tech, tourism
and professional services. We are seeing a number of new entrepreneurs entering
each of these sectors. To support all of these, we have appointed an investment
attraction team, a business services support team (Enterprise Adelaide) and a
number of grants and incentives.
Examples of support programs and incentives include: the Sustainable
Investment Scheme (SIS), the Activation and Business Start-Up Fund, Low Carbon
Entrepreneur Prize (announced today), Open Source Data; Adelaide Free Wi-Fi
network and a plan to investigate fibre to the premise.
In partnership with the State Government we will from time
to time announce new grants to support innovative new businesses in the City of
Adelaide.
Thank you for your question, much appreciated.
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By 2017, develop and promote an
international City brand that showcases
the smart, liveable, green and cultural
advantages of Adelaide
Will the plan include funding/support for local (South Australian) performing artists? on Facebook
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By 2017, develop and promote an
international City brand that showcases
the smart, liveable, green and cultural
advantages of Adelaide
Will the plan include funding/support for local (South Australian) performing artists? on Linkedin
Email Can you please define "cultural advantages" in this context:
By 2017, develop and promote an
international City brand that showcases
the smart, liveable, green and cultural
advantages of Adelaide
Will the plan include funding/support for local (South Australian) performing artists? link
Can you please define "cultural advantages" in this context:
By 2017, develop and promote an
international City brand that showcases
the smart, liveable, green and cultural
advantages of Adelaide
Will the plan include funding/support for local (South Australian) performing artists?
Finsart
asked
about 8 years ago
Adelaide has
a long history of being a creative city and our 2016-2020 strategic plan
supports that. In December 2015, Adelaide was recognised as a UNESCO live music
city and we are currently working with partners to turn this accreditation into
a means of further supporting local artists and attracting tourist.
Adelaide
City Council also actively supports many organisations that support local
artists; such as the Adelaide Fringe, Adelaide Festival, WOMADelaide, the
Cabaret Festival, Adelaide International Guitar Festival, Feast Festival, in
addition to approximately 450 community arts and cultural events throughout the
year. We have a successful public art grant scheme, an emerging curators
program at Adelaide Town Hall and an artistic development program which
provides opportunities for emerging artists in the city to deliver a public
outcome. Thanks again for your question.
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Share To the Lord Mayor Martin Haese,
Regarding technology in the Adelaide CBD, and the politically contested roll out of the NBN.
Does the Adelaide City Council have any measures in place to install Fibre Optics to majority of businesses and housing in the Adelaide CBD in the near future in order to future proof our city?
Also, what efforts are being put in place for potential new media options to take root in the Adelaide CBD, is there any chance of seeing funding models, or initiatives develop for studios & digital media content creators in the not so distant future? on Facebook
Share To the Lord Mayor Martin Haese,
Regarding technology in the Adelaide CBD, and the politically contested roll out of the NBN.
Does the Adelaide City Council have any measures in place to install Fibre Optics to majority of businesses and housing in the Adelaide CBD in the near future in order to future proof our city?
Also, what efforts are being put in place for potential new media options to take root in the Adelaide CBD, is there any chance of seeing funding models, or initiatives develop for studios & digital media content creators in the not so distant future? on Linkedin
Email To the Lord Mayor Martin Haese,
Regarding technology in the Adelaide CBD, and the politically contested roll out of the NBN.
Does the Adelaide City Council have any measures in place to install Fibre Optics to majority of businesses and housing in the Adelaide CBD in the near future in order to future proof our city?
Also, what efforts are being put in place for potential new media options to take root in the Adelaide CBD, is there any chance of seeing funding models, or initiatives develop for studios & digital media content creators in the not so distant future? link
To the Lord Mayor Martin Haese,
Regarding technology in the Adelaide CBD, and the politically contested roll out of the NBN.
Does the Adelaide City Council have any measures in place to install Fibre Optics to majority of businesses and housing in the Adelaide CBD in the near future in order to future proof our city?
Also, what efforts are being put in place for potential new media options to take root in the Adelaide CBD, is there any chance of seeing funding models, or initiatives develop for studios & digital media content creators in the not so distant future?
TroyNelson
asked
about 8 years ago
Thank you for your question. Supporting all types of businesses and
residents in the city of Adelaide is our top priority. We welcome the roll out
of the nbn network through-out the city of Adelaide and will soon will embark
upon a plan to develop a business case through the nbn (technology choice
program) for optical Fibre To The Premises as a new standard of infrastructure.
We recognise that nbn to the premises will further support the knowledge
economy sector of which we have seen 14% growth of knowledge workers in the
last 3 years. To further support we plan to expand our free wifi network and
deliver higher download and upload speeds.
The city of Adelaide has partnered with CISCO to become a lighthouse
city, of which we the only city in the southern hemisphere, and have recently
opened the Smart City Studio. This
collaboration will enable us to collate data from a wide range of topics which
we will encourage entrepreneurs to use it to uncover commercial opportunities.
Our strategic plan has a focus on becoming a smart city whereby we will
lead by example by adopting smart technology for improving the everyday
experience of our city. We support entrepreneurs with our business support team
called Enterprise Adelaide, and recently provided the first grants through our
Activation and Business Start Up Fund which is aimed at assisting small
businesses start up in underutilised buildings.
We support all forms of entrepreneurial endeavour. Entrepreneurism is
not specific to any particular industry, and we will continue to provide
support to any new start-up through a range of means.
In addition, there are over 110 separate support programs for start-ups
in the city from council, state government, industry and others.