50 Vine Moments

September 29, 2022

The 7th June, 2022 marked Burnside Village’s 50th Birthday.  A time to celebrate the beginning and to look forward to the next fifty years.

THE BEGINNING
1960s		Richard and Pat Cohen purchased an old bluestone cottage in Glenside which became their first land acquisition toward creating Burnside Village.
1972		Burnside Village Pty Ltd is incorporated as a company.  Ian Hannaford was appointed to design a small, contemporary shopping centre where the Cohen’s planted the now iconic vines, creating a unique village atmosphere and family destination.
EXPANSION
1988		First major expansion of Burnside Village.  An Atrium Mall, South Australia’s first travelator in a retail centre and free undercover parking are introduced.
1989		Village Market opens, featuring cafes and fresh food retailers, including Pasta Deli and Haydon’s Gourmet Meats
1992		The new Village Pharmacy opens, one of the first large format pharmacies in Australia, with additional retailers Liz Davenport, Innocence Lingerie, Dymocks Books and Adelaide Bank.
MAJOR DEVELOPMENT
2011		Major expansion of Burnside Village, solidifying the Centre as Adelaide’s premier fashion destination and one of the highest performing shopping centres in Australia.
THE FUTURE
2022		The Cohen Group is embarking on a major expansion of Burnside Village to cater to its customers’ needs.