The City of Adelaide is defining a unique vision for its future which aims to shape a dynamic, thriving city with opportunities for economic and sustainable growth.
The City of Adelaide City Plan is a framework for future growth and enhanced liveability realised through improvements to physical, social and green infrastructure.
We designed the City Plan with the main project architects City Collective, collaborating with architects Mulloway Studios and Aboriginal Urban Design, a consultancy which provides First Nations perspectives and context. Working together, we established an approach to support Adelaide City Council’s urban planning strategy and provide a blueprint for sustainable growth.
Introducing the Digital Twin
To test and examine their aspirations, we created a digital twin model of Adelaide. Digital twin technology uses data, visualisations and connected sensors to give unparalleled insight into how a city works and can be dialled up or down to reflect different future conditions. By bringing the physical and digital worlds together like this, we can produce incredibly valuable insights and outcomes.
Our multidisciplinary team of urban design, digital, sustainability and city economic specialists created a solution to present complex urban data visually, helping to integrate best practice for urban design and land use planning.
The City Plan gives Adelaide a method of visualising outcomes for developers and community stakeholders. The tool bridges the gap between data and decision-making, ensuring urban planning is strategic, collaborative, sustainable, and future ready.