Councillors this week supported a month-long free parking scheme expected to cost the council $300,000, but several urban planners tell CityMag the initiative is unlikely to increase city patronage and contradicts the council's carbon reduction goals.
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In a City of Adelaide meeting discussing how council can grow its bottom line, councillor Jessy Khera said the "net public good" should be considered while canvassing revenue-raising opportunities.
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Recently appointed Deputy Lord Mayor Mary Couros tells CityMag although local government can at times feel “toxic”, if her position sends a message to young women they too can have a career and hold power, “that’s great.”
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Adelaide city councillor Robert Simms asked the council administration in September to explore free bus, train and tram options into the city after the council supported driver’s month. Their report found the initiative would be too costly to be feasible.
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