Autumn leaves can’t cover CBD neglect

I love this time of year.

Being a keen walker, the fresh Autumn mornings and warm afternoons give me the perfect excuse to leave the office and stretch my legs.

I’m constantly criss-crossing the city, and as a pedestrian, I’ve tried to have my eyes firmly fixed on the ground.

What I see is something the crunchy Adelaide leaves can’t hide – the neglected fabric of our city.

I’m talking about issues city users will be all too familiar with: uneven footpaths, cracked pavers, shabby streetscapes, and ageing council assets.

A vacant building on Currie St: Photo: Tony Lewis/InDaily

Since being ‘recycled’ as Lord Mayor in November, I’ve been leading fellow elected members and Council staff on walks across all corners of the city to ensure that we know what we need to tackle.

I’ve been shocked by the…