Have your say on Unley's future places and spaces

The City of Unley is planning for the future of the places and spaces our community uses every day, and we want your input.

Our Draft Community Infrastructure Plan (CIP) sets out how we will plan, prioritise and manage community infrastructure to support a liveable, inclusive and connected city through to 2050.

Community infrastructure includes things like:

  • Community centres and libraries
  • Parks, playgrounds and open spaces
  • Sporting and recreation facilities
  • Cultural and civic spaces

These places play an important role in supporting health, wellbeing, connection and participation in our community.

Why this plan matters

Unley is growing and changing.

By 2050, thousands more people are expected to live in our city, with more higher-density housing and an ageing population.

This means:

  • More people will rely on shared community spaces
  • Demand for accessible, flexible and high-quality facilities will increase
  • We need to make the most of what we already have

This Plan focuses on improving and adapting existing infrastructure, rather than simply building more, to meet future needs.

The Draft Plan sets a clear direction for the future, including:

A long-term vision

A network of welcoming, adaptable and inclusive places that support people of all ages to connect, learn, create and be active.

Key priorities

  • Improving the quality and accessibility of existing facilities
  • Creating multipurpose, flexible spaces
  • Supporting health, wellbeing and social connection
  • Planning for ageing, youth needs and inclusion
  • Strengthening climate resilience and sustainability
  • Working in partnership to deliver community outcomes

What we've heard so far

Previous engagement highlighted the need to:

  • Upgrade ageing facilities and improve accessibility
  • Strengthen walking, cycling and connections
  • Improve comfort, safety and amenity
  • Provide more flexible indoor and community spaces
  • Support community connection and reduce isolation

Your feedback will help refine the Plan and inform future decisions.

You can influence:

  • Priorities for community infrastructure
  • Where improvements are most needed
  • How spaces are used and experienced
  • Future needs and emerging trends
  • The overall direction of the Plan

What you can't influence

It’s important to understand that:

  • The Plan does not commit to specific projects or funding
  • Council budgets and financial decisions are made through separate processes
  • Some infrastructure is delivered by State Government or others
  • Final decisions will be made by Council

However, your input will directly inform the strategic priorities and direction of the final Plan.

All feedback will be reviewed and considered alongside technical evidence and planning analysis.

We will:

  • Summarise what we heard
  • Explain how feedback influenced the final Plan
  • Present the final Plan to Council for consideration.