Promoting development in Adelaide's 'Frame'

Adelaide City Council adopted ambitious worker and resident population targets for the area within the Park Lands.  It recognised that these targets would only be achieved if the low-density mixed-use areas immediately east and west of the central city - the so-called 'frame' - were redeveloped.

Nathan Alexander won the job of understanding the development potential of these areas and how to encourage development activity.  He led the study team, which included strategic planning, urban design and property finance expertise.  The work included interviews, workshops, complex spreadsheets, and expert judgment on development potential.  The team found that the population targets could be met with focused action by the Council.