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Let's have some new adventures in competitive main streets 

We often lament what we perceive we don't have in our mainstreets. We talk like our centres made themselves, and that influencing them is beyond our control.... And of course they are not. Our activity centres and mainstreets are exactly how we made them. If you wish your main street behaved differently, it doesn't just have to be a daydream beyond your reach. We are allowed to act to induce change. If you know there is something wrong, but you can't put your finger on it - ask someone. You can bet that you are not alone in your experience. The things you have to change might surprise you and might require some counterintuitive actions. Don't be frightened of moving some cars to give people some room to spend time (and money). There are so many successful mainstreets around the world that have acted, made changes and become more competitive. You aren't alone - so let's get out heads together and make some irresistible places. 

Mainstreet SA is excited to be bringing the legendary Steven Burgess back to Adelaide!

Steven Burgess has spent his 30+ year career helping Cities, Towns and Villages all around the world reform their bad behaviour so their citizens can prosper. Diverse housing, more sustainable movement and quality urban land uses make for happy citizens, although it is rarely pursued and even less frequently delivered.

Steven is a change agent for quality urban life and guides governments and communities to understand land use, economic and movement policy reform to foster essential change. His superpower is encouraging communities and governments to choose a path towards positive change and more happy and healthy communities.

Steven will be joining us for Breakfast at the Adelaide Pavilion on November 11 and talking about activating mainstreets and activity centres. Stay tuned, there is more information coming!

Booking information:

Bookings close at 5pm Thursday 6 November, unless sold out

Non Members - $99 

Mainstreet SA Members receive a $15 member discount, the code has been emailed to members, if you have not received, please ask your primary Mainstreet SA contact

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Please note, there is parking available at the venue, please ensure you collect a parking permit from a Mainstreet SA committee member who will be in the carpark, before coming up to the venue for breakfast.  
Please note, currently the trams are not running from Glenelg to the stop at Veale Gardens.  

Adelaide Pavilion
Veale Gardens, Corner of South Terrace and Peacock Road, Adelaide SA 5000

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