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KEY TRENDSSHAPING THE FUTURE OF THE Cape Town Central CityACHIEVEMENT

S Private-public partnershipsSound urban management

Social development networksEconomic revival since 1990sUpgrade of 170 buildings and

public spacesIncreased contribution to

municipal and government revenue

Growth in educational institutions and students

Successful visitor destinationInclusive memorialisation

projectsLarge number of events and

festivalsNight-time economy

KEY TRENDSSHAPING THE FUTURE OF THE Cape Town Central CityCHALLENGES

City cut off from seaDivided history

Urban imbalance and dependency on commuter

workforceLack of affordable housing

CongestionCar-dominated public

environmentLack of public toilets

Insufficient children-friendly spaces

Blank building facades“Dead” times and spacesPublic policies that permit

urban sprawlCompetition from

decentralised nodesInefficient use of water and

energy resources

seat of learning

What makes cape town central city distinctive?

topography africamaritimecosmopolitan

heritage corporatecreativitywell-managed

neighbourhoods legislative capitalglobal destination

resistance, transformation

lifestyle

Central City Development Strategy

“In the next ten years, the Cape Town Central City will grow and greatly enhance its reputation as a dynamic business and people

centre”

VISION

OUTCOMES

i. Cape Town’s premier business location, recognised globallyii. A high quality sustainable urban environmentiii. A popular destination for Capetonians and visitorsiv. A leading centre for knowledge, innovation, creativity and culture, in

Africa and the Southv. A place that embodies the heart and soul of Cape Town

BIG IDEACAMISSA – PLACE OF SWEET WATERS

Acknowledgements: Caron von Zeil

STRENGTHEN CONNECTIONS BETWEEN CITY AND SEA, MOUNTAIN & FRESH WATER

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CAMISSA: 'the place of sweet waters'

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BIG IDEADENSIFICATION, AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT

BIG IDEAINTEGRATED RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM

BIG IDEAINTEGRATED RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEMMain transport hub – IRT legacy

BIG IDEACAPE TOWN STATION

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