ADELAIDE A CITY WITH A VISION

ADELAIDE A CITY WITH A VISION

CONTENTS FOREWORD FROM THE LORD MAYOR As the capital city of the state of South Australia, Adelaide has a long and proud reputation of clean environment, enviable lifestyle, religious freedom and civil liberties. Today, it is noted for its many festivals and sports events, its world class education, its dynamic business ecosystem, and its ambitious plan to further enhance the City s liveability through sustainable economic growth. 1 2 3 VISION EDUCATION BUILDINGS PAGE 3 PAGE 4 PAGE 7 This booklet aims to give readers a snapshot of the City of Adelaide as a welcoming and dynamic city full of rich and diverse experiences. It provides information on the unique characteristics of the City in areas of education, building environment, culture and sports, food and wine, research and development, and business and investment. Furthermore, details on the property developments within the City are included and form an important part of this booklet. I hope you find this booklet informative and useful. If you need any further information, I encourage you to visit Invest Adelaide: www.investadelaide.com.au or talk to our friendly and helpful staff from Investment Attraction team. Martin Haese LORD MAYOR OF ADELAIDE

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1 COLONEL LIGHT STATUE A CITY WITH A VISION From the arrival of the first settlers in 1836, Adelaide s development has been shaped and steered by forward-thinkers with a clear vision. In 1837, English surveyor Colonel William Light laid out an enlightened city plan designed to create a compact urban capital, divided north and south, and linked by green spaces. The City of Adelaide remains committed to a visionary outlook for South Australia s capital. Our plan is to further enrich Adelaide s lifestyle and boost growth by becoming one of the world s smartest cities with a globallyconnected and opportunity-rich economy. Thanks to his vision, Adelaide boasts the largest urban park system in Australia - with approximately 9.3km 2 of Park Lands, including the magnificent Botanic Gardens, wrapping the City centre in a leafy green belt. 3

2 A CITY WITH WORLD CLASS EDUCATION STATUS Consistently ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide, the University of Adelaide enjoys an international reputation for cutting-edge research. Along with the City s two other long-established public universities the University of South Australia and Flinders University it is experiencing growing popularity among international students. The additional presence of US-based Carnegie Mellon University, the UK s University College London and Torrens University Australia has created an international university precinct in the heart of the City and further boosted Adelaide s position as an education epicentre. Together, Adelaide s tertiary facilities are contributing to global change in fields such as biotechnology, agriculture, winemaking and IT. For local and overseas students alike, studying in the fifth most liveable city in the world means access to world-class educator programs within a safe and wellconnected cosmopolitan environment, renowned for its vibrant food scene and green spaces. 4

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA CITY WEST 5

ELDER HALL - UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE THE ADELAIDE TOWN HALL 6

3 A CITY OF BEAUTIFUL BUILDINGS Adelaide s diverse architectural landscape seamlessly blends the best of the old, with the most refined in modern design. While our rich history is captured in the exquisite heritage buildings such as the Adelaide Town Hall, Art Gallery of South Australia and Ayers House award-winning construction projects like the striking South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) are testament to Adelaide s willingness to embrace innovation in urban design. 7

4 A CITY OF CULTURE As the first and only UNESCO City of Music in Australia, Adelaide has achieved global acknowledgement for the quality and range of its music culture. Supporting the City s thriving live and local music scene is a year-long calendar of premier arts and cultural showcases. Events such as the Adelaide Festival of Arts, Adelaide Fringe, WOMADelaide and OzAsia attract significant interstate and overseas participation, as well as positive media exposure. Adelaide s largest cultural institutions, including the Art Gallery of South Australia, SA Museum and Migration Museum, can all be found along the beautiful city boulevard, North Terrace. More modern offerings such as the Samstag Museum of Art and JamFactory of Contemporary Craft and Design can also be found in the City centre. 8

WOMADELAIDE ART GALLERY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA OZASIA FESTIVAL 9

AFRICOLA RUNDLE STREET MADAME HANOI 10

5 PENFOLDS MAGILL ESTATE A CITY OF FOOD AND WINE South Australia has a global reputation for being clean and green so it s no surprise Adelaide offers a superb range of world class food and wine. At the heart of fresh produce is the Adelaide Central Market - one of the largest under cover markets in the southern hemisphere and the State s most visited tourist attraction. The City also offers an eclectic mix of dining experiences ranging from five star restaurants to speciality coffee shops, outdoor eateries and a vibrant bar scene. Just a short drive from some of the world s most acclaimed wine regions and 200 cellar doors, Adelaide is well-known as Australia s wine capital. Complementing the regional experience is the city-based National Wine Centre with the country s largest tasting room. Penfolds Magill Estate, home of the iconic Grange, is just a 15 minute drive to the east. 11

6 AN INTERNATIONALLY CONNECTED CITY The City of Adelaide is strategically committed to future proofing the City by establishing South Australia s capital as a world-leading Smart City. Game-changing digital technology projects that will revolutionise the way city-based businesses operate and connect globally are already well underway. The flagship project in this area is Ten Gigabit City, where the City is collaboratively working to create Australia s first GigCity offering ultra-fast internet speeds of up to 10 gigabit per second. Physical infrastructure remains equally well-supported. Adelaide s International Airport, just 15 minutes from the CBD, continues to announce new direct flight routes with the introduction of flights from China Southern Airlines among the latest. Future plans include a new 165 room hotel connected into the airport s terminal the first major stage of a $2 billion expansion which will see the terminal s size tripled by 2044 and several multi-storey office buildings constructed in a new business area. 12

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7 A CITY OF SPORT First-class in every way, the iconic Adelaide Oval - recently redeveloped to the tune of $500 million - is the City s premier sporting stadium. As well as international cricket matches and thrilling Australian Rules games, it hosts soccer, rugby union and music concerts. Adelaide s international sporting reputation also encompasses the fields of road cycling and equestrian competition, with the annual Tour Down Under now the biggest cycling race in the southern hemisphere and the Australian International Three Day Event the country s premier equestrian competition and one of only six of its type held across the world. TOUR DOWN UNDER 15

8 A CITY OF LEADING HEALTH SERVICES The Adelaide Riverbank has long been known as the launching pad for enjoying the City s picturesque River Torrens, but a massive concentration of investment in the area over the past few years sees the precinct undergoing an exciting change. The $200 million SAHMRI (South Australian Medical and Health Research Institute) opened in 2013 and has re-established the area as the largest health and biomedical precinct in the southern hemisphere. Focused on world-leading health research into cancer, premature birth, infectious disease, depression, heart disease, Aboriginal health disparities, diabetes and dementia SAHMRI will soon be joined by the $2.3 billion Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) - featuring state-ofthe-art design and leading-edge technology. 16

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE (SAHMRI) BUILDING 17

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9 A CITY OF INVESTMENT Adelaide is in the midst of an exciting transformation. Over the past three years, the total value of approved residential developments has exceeded $600 million, half of which are under construction. In 2017 alone, new major public infrastructure projects worth more than $1.5 billion and supporting more than 1,300 jobs will commence in South Australia. These are in addition to the more than 130 infrastructure projects already underway as part of the State Government s $12.1 billion investment over the next four years. This significant financial commitment to sectors including public transport, roads, health, housing, education, water infrastructure and culture will enhance connectivity and accessibility within the City, and further enrich the lifestyle of those who live, work, visit and invest in Adelaide. 19

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ABOUT ADELAIDE KEY STATISTICS FAST FACTS GROSS REGIONAL PRODUCT $18.12 billion % OF GROSS STATE PRODUCT 19% POPULATION 23,200 LOCAL JOBS 141,300 LOCAL BUSINESSES 15,300 CAPITAL City STATE POPULATION ADELAIDE POPULATION LANGUAGE CURRENCY AREA COASTLINE MAJOR EXPORTS Adelaide 1.6 million 1.2 million English AUD$ 984,377 square kilometres 3,700 kilometres food, wine, metals, education CLIMATE SUMMER December-February Mainly hot & dry 25º C 35º C AUTUMN March-May Mainly dry 20º C 25º C WINTER June-August Cool & wet 10º C -15º C SPRING September-November Little rain 20º C 25º C TOURISM STATISTICS INTERNATIONAL DOMESTIC DOMESTIC DAY TOTAL Visitors ('000) 368 2,428 4,274 7,070 Nights ('000) 8,005 7,692-15,697 Average stay (nights) 22 3-6 Spend ($m) 776 1,938 554 3,268 Average spend per trip ($) 2,110 798 130 462 Average spend per night ($) 97 252-173 Average spend (commercial accommodation) per night ($) 126 263-185 * Information correct at time of publish May 2017

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