South Australians have one more week to have their say on how and where the state will have housing and planning growth – with an upcoming youth event focused on those who will call SA home in 2050.
The Greater Adelaide Regional Plan (GARP) Discussion Paper is in its third month of consultation, with the Commission already receiving more than 300 submissions.
Only days are left in the consultation period, and the State Planning Commission has laid down the gauntlet to members of Generation Z (South Australians aged 17-24) to have their say at the Greater Adelaide Regional Plan: Youth Forum.
The forum is being held this Wednesday, 1 November 2023, at the Adelaide Town Hall, in partnership with the South Australian Grassroots Ecosystem, the World Economic Forum Global Shapers Adelaide Hub, Youth Affairs Council of South Australia and the Commissioner for Children and Young People.
The event seeks to empower young people who will inherit the region with a forum to share their views, ensuring their perspectives are included in the GARP.
Tickets for the free event are available here.
The Youth Forum follows an online forum hosted by the Youth Environment Council – Green Adelaide and the publication of a 'zine' digital magazine that condensed discussion topics of the GARP for a youth audience.
Feedback collected from these events will be added to that already gathered from around the State prior to public consultation closing on Monday, 6 November 2023 at 5pm.
All South Australians wishing to have their say and ensure their views are considered can make a submission to the Greater Adelaide Regional Plan Discussion Paper here.
It is anticipated a draft of the Greater Adelaide Regional Plan will be released for consultation in mid-2024.
As put by Nick Champion
With public consultation into its last week, there has never been a better time to download the Discussion Paper, digest it and think about what our State looks like in 2050 – where we will live and which areas will grow.
The Greater Adelaide Regional Plan process provides South Australians with a unique opportunity to share their vision of the State and literally shape it.
I'd encourage everyone – young or old – to grab the chance and have their say by taking the survey on YourSAy or making a formal submission.
As put by State Planning Commission Chair, Craig Holden
Over the last three months, the State Planning Commission has asked South Australians to turn their mind to the future of the State we call home.
The Greater Adelaide Regional Plan is an important piece of work which will shape the metro area and lay the foundations for Adelaide for the second half of this century.
It is only fair that we extend the opportunity to those South Australians who will be living, working, and raising their families in South Australia in 30 years and I'm proud the Commission has extended our ears to hear their thoughts.
As put by the Commissioner for Children and Young People, Helen Connolly
We know public spaces are very important for children and young people. Positive public space impacts young people's physical and mental health, development and wellbeing, can increase their physical activity and its associated benefits and foster young people's independence, confidence and connections.
When we include children and young people's voices and experiences and give them the right attention, our public spaces are more likely to be safe, comfortable, enjoyable and welcoming spaces for all.
