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by Shahkar
Thu Jul 04, 2013 10:50 pm
Forum: Infrastructure/Transport Development
Topic: News & Discussion: Other Transport Projects
Replies: 701
Views: 302021

Re: News & Discussion: Transport Projects

If you're so concerned about trams having priority, then don't run them on street. It's a trade off. I catch the trams out of and into the city every day, the time they spend at lights is minimal. Most of the standing time is waiting for the next section to clear of the previous tram(s). Have to di...
by Shahkar
Thu Jul 04, 2013 10:42 pm
Forum: Visions & Suggestions
Topic: Adelaide Bashing - Strategies to Combat
Replies: 82
Views: 30116

Re: Adelaide Bashing - Strategies to Combat

Thinking that "a city's skyline is the strongest indicator of the vibrancy and success of a city" is only in developing/new developed countries. As someone said before, Perth was going no where until a few tall buildings got built. We are ages ahead in vibrancy compared to Perth and in som...
by Shahkar
Wed Jul 03, 2013 9:15 pm
Forum: CBD Development
Topic: News & Discussion: Laneway & Streetscape Projects
Replies: 884
Views: 363599

Re: News & Discussion: Laneway Revitalisation Projects

Calm corridor for city streets wins Design Festival comp http://27j69335adx010zfi19irzch0z.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/themes/indaily/includes/timthumb.php?src=/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/1ST-pRIZE.jpg&h=365&w=720&zc=1&q=99&a=c The winning entry, Captiv8tion Ave A wooden ...
by Shahkar
Wed Jul 03, 2013 9:11 pm
Forum: CBD Development
Topic: [COM] SAHMRI | $200m
Replies: 615
Views: 180667

[COM] Re: U/C: SAHMRI | $200m

As I predicted, the other side has panels being installed now. Other than that, some good news in terms of conventions. RIVERBANK PRECINCT PARTNERS BRING MAJOR INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS TO ADELAIDE The Adelaide Convention Centre and the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) ha...
by Shahkar
Wed Jul 03, 2013 9:08 pm
Forum: CBD Development
Topic: [CAN] 2-20 Flinders St | 100m | 27lvls | Hotel & Office
Replies: 121
Views: 41002

[CAN] Re: APP: 2-20 Flinders St | 100m | 27lvls | Hotel & Office

The architect website says it is in design. I think it is safe to say that our office market will be dead for at least another year.
by Shahkar
Wed Jul 03, 2013 9:07 pm
Forum: CBD Development
Topic: [COM] 152-160 Grote Street | 58m | 19 lvls | Mixed Use
Replies: 399
Views: 163369

[COM] Re: APP: 152-160 Grote Street | 52m | 17lvls | Mixed Use

A banner was erected on the site today.
by Shahkar
Tue Jul 02, 2013 4:15 pm
Forum: CBD Development
Topic: [VIS] Affordable Apartments | 108m | 30+lvls
Replies: 32
Views: 11950

[VIS] Re: VIS: New Tallest

I'm guessing the new one. 100m something would easily be approved IMO.
by Shahkar
Tue Jul 02, 2013 4:05 pm
Forum: CBD Development
Topic: [VIS] Affordable Apartments | 108m | 30+lvls
Replies: 32
Views: 11950

[VIS] Re: VIS: New Tallest

Has the Australian changed it a bit? Fred Phillis and Melbourne-based architect Robert Caulfield are in the early stages of designing a building that could reach more than 108 metres, just short of Westpac House - which stands at 132 metres. instead of Fred Phillis and Melbourne-based architect Robe...
by Shahkar
Mon Jul 01, 2013 5:18 pm
Forum: CBD Development
Topic: News & Discussion: Squares and Parklands
Replies: 773
Views: 262167

Re: News & Discussion: Adelaide Parklands

Agree with all of Shuz's points except for the office development. My decision would entirely depend on what we would be getting if it were to be an office. It could be used for a new museum or even another theatre? Be aware, most of points are more entertainment based and most of them would not eve...
by Shahkar
Mon Jul 01, 2013 4:57 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Lights, culture, action: how to fix Adelaide after dark
Replies: 27
Views: 9538

Re: Lights, culture, action: how to fix Adelaide after dark

The new 43 person Citizen Jury is currently looking for submissions for "How can we ensure we have a vibrant and safe Adelaide nightlife?" Alongside with the Riverbank Precint, maybe someone should look towards this as well?

http://saplan.org.au/pages/citizens-jury
by Shahkar
Sat Jun 29, 2013 12:26 pm
Forum: CBD Development
Topic: [CAN] 2-20 Flinders St | 100m | 27lvls | Hotel & Office
Replies: 121
Views: 41002

[CAN] Re: APP: 2-20 Flinders St | 100m | 27lvls | Hotel & Office

The website doesn't seem to work anymore.
by Shahkar
Fri Jun 28, 2013 10:42 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Beer Garden
Replies: 3369
Views: 786147

Re: Beer Garden

Also haven't seen ADELAIDE - TOWARDS A GREATER CITY SKYLINE in a while :lol:
by Shahkar
Fri Jun 28, 2013 10:39 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: SA Economy
Replies: 858
Views: 229568

Re: SA Economy

:roll: SA economy worst since 1990 recession The South Australian economy is at a 23 year low, a key economic report says. Releasing its latest review of the local economy, the South Australian Centre for Economic Studies finds that the state economy experienced its largest downturn since the 1990 r...