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4 | Renewal SA Renewal SA, formerly known as the Ur- ban Renewal Authority, is a state govern- ment property developer with a simple vi- sion – they want to create great places to live and work. In order to do that, they form strong partnerships with all their stakehold- ers, and accept only the highest standards of design and planning. Over the last few years, Renewal SA has made it their mission to deliver vibrant, connected and sustainable communities to South Australia. One of the most acclaimed of those communities is Lightsview – an in- novative development in Adelaide’s north- eastern suburbs, developed in close partner- ship with leading Australian community developer CIC Australia. “It really was a joint venture in the truest sense,” says Fred Hansen, CEO of Renewal SA. “We really were a part of the design and delivery, and we participated in all aspects of it. Together, we created what I think is one of the landmark communities here in Ade- laide.” Prior to his involvement with Lightsview, Fred personally came from a long career of “making places great for people.” He’s an in- ternational transport and liveable cities ex-