The Creation of a Village: One Step at a Time
When they took ownership of the centre in 2013, the new owners of Paralowie Village had a vision to convert the tired neighbourhood shopping centre to a vibrant hub reminiscent of the village town centre of days gone by.
Once the main entry, public amenities and landscaping were updated they turned their attention to the offering of the centre. Recognising that many of the businesses were operated by local families they looked to build on this by partnering with specialty coffee operator Entice Coffee who recently celebrated their 6th anniversary at the centre.
Welcoming the SA family owned 48 Flavours gelato to the centre in 2019 was the next step in the right direction, providing residents in the Northern suburbs a convenient dessert option to enjoy with family and friends – something previously lacking in the City of Salisbury and surrounds.
We see our shopping centre as a huge opportunity to create a sense of belonging and community togetherness, where you can catchup with your friends or family over a coffee or gelato, pay the bills and pickup your groceries whilst maintaining that local village charm that’s missing in so many of shopping destinations today
Recognising this missing shared point of connection, Paralowie Village partnered with the City of Salisbury in 2022 to deliver a mural as part of the Council’s ‘Create a Place’ project aimed at promoting art and culture in the state’s north. This mural, created by Adelaide-born artist Mike Makatron, focused on embracing diversity and celebrating the culture and identities of the community of Paralowie and surrounds.
The blank wall behind the centre presents the perfect canvas to create and activate a public realm where residents, students and visitors of the shopping centre and nearby Settlers Farm primary school are encouraged to stop, enjoy, interact and engage with the mural. It is envisaged this mural will be the first of many more to be commissioned as part of a larger project.
To assist in catering to the growing demands in Paralowie and surrounds, a threestorey expansion is planned adjacent to the centre which will feature a mix of wellness, office and retail space and is hoped local businesses will choose to stay and operate in the Northern suburbs rather than move into the city.
