riverbank masterplan
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Project Steps and Timing
Historic Context
1837In the original Light-Kingston plan the Riverbank precinct was a cohesive whole.The west was as significant as the east.
The Grand Victorian EraFor 100 years (1836-1936) the Riverbank was developed as the focus of civic identity. Grand gestures (tree boulevards + open spaces) linked activities and places.
The Suburban EraThe last wave of major Riverbank work took place during the height of Adelaide’s 1960’s suburban expansion. Much of the landscape and path networks we see today are from this era – small in scale and unable to support varied gatherings of people or combined uses such as cycling and walking.
The Urban EraAs Metropolitan Adelaide grows in population the Riverbank could attract millions more visitors each year.There will be a focus on regenerating existing urban areas to reduce suburban sprawl bringing more residents closer to the Riverbank.
Original Intent of Light’s plan It was a Metro Park It is a Suburban park It could be a great urban park
Major Current Public Investments – A Key Driver
Connecting and leveraging existing investment and creating integrated destinations
Creating Adelaide’s great park
SA Brand
Four Major Routes
North South Connections
Four Key Opportunities
Old Royal Adelaide Hospital
Context- Economic impact on the east end
- 470,000 out patients per year (1250 per day)- 80,000 in patents per year- 5500 staff- Associated medical facilities
Relationship to Precinct implementation Plan- Key opportunity is to link site to Adelaide University
and the core entertainment precinct via the Central Path
- Develop north-south links to city and river- Tie east end, Botanic Gardens and education
precinct together
Core Entertainment Precinct
Context- Established night time economy requires support- Minimal daytime activation- Active for events only
Relationships to Precinct Implementation Plan- Core entertainment precinct clearly linked to east
and west via River (Environmental), Central and North Terrace (Cultural) paths.
- Build upon north-south connections- Defined as core entertainment precinct
SA Health and Biomedical Precinct
Context- Maximise social and economic opportunities of
NRAH, the Universities, SAHMRI co-location
Relationship to Precinct Implementation Plan- Link NRAH to riverbank- Reinforce key connections via River
(Environmental), Central and North Terrace (Cultural) paths.
- Build north-south links
Bonython Park Revitalisation
Context- Celebrate the states bicentennial with a world class
public realm- Build upon existing investments and plans
Relationship to Precinct Implementation Plan- Enable the extension of the North Terrace
boulevard to Port Road- Reinforce key connections via River
(Environmental), Central and North Terrace (Cultural) paths.
- Build north-south, east-west links
Bonython Park Revitalisation
Stakeholder & Community Engagement
Community open day at the Adelaide Convention Centre on 30 June 2013
A display will be located at Adelaide University Hub Central from 1 July - 11 July and at the Adelaide Convention Centre 15 July - 26 July
Online information and feedback opportunities Stakeholder briefing sessions will commence on 26 June
2013 Consultation period 30 June- 31 July