Smart growth is the new buzz word for urban development. This is understood by the Adelaide City Council as a vibrant, populous and sustainable Capital City built upon Adelaide’s heritage and lifestyle. Behind it sits the UN's Agenda 21 that addresses sustainable development in the world’s cities.
This primarily takes the form of a residential development that aims to bring more people into the city and to develop under-utilised land into medium to high density residential land uses. It is a reaction to a sprawling, doughnut city; and it is designed to both reduce car use and to intensively redevelop within established suburbs (greyfield areas) in order to transform Australia's major cities into more sustainable environments.
The state government's 30 year Plan for Greater Adelaide includes easing urban congestion, expanding public transport, preserving open space, bike lanes on public streets and smart meters on home appliances. It encourages redevelopment around public transportation hubs, valuing communities and neighbourhoods and promoting equitable and affordable housing.
