Uncovering Adelaide's "hostile" public architecture

Public spaces in Adelaide’s CBD are permeated by “defensive” or even “hostile” design elements that tread a fine line between protecting community assets and discouraging certain groups – especially the homeless – from using them.

Why Adelaide should oil the wheels of youth culture

The destruction of Adelaide’s skate park demonstrates how deeply we misunderstand the value of youth culture, writes Joshua Fanning. But what if young people’s energy was harnessed to create a world-class, mixed-used public space?