conservation architect Ron Danvers said it was "a myth" that Adelaide's founding fathers created the parklands exclusively for open space, and that it was "self-evident" that Colonel William Light's 1837 plan of Adelaide envisaged development of facilities beyond the CBD. In a submission to the Adelaide City Council, Mr Danvers said the state Government's $55 million plan for a grandstand at Victoria Park for horse and motor racing was "completely consistent with the founding principles for the city". "Under Light's direction, the intention to locate public facilities outside of the main street grid is beyond question", he said in a report commissioned by developers KBR. After counter-arguments were expressed, the proposal was dropped. See also List of Adelaide parks and gardens References (List of) Community Land Management Plans, Adelaide City Council, archived 19 November 2010 Further reading Pirltawardli (Adelaidia) Parks in Adelaide Australian National Heritage List 1837 establishments in Australia North Adelaide