Today, the Western Cape Provincial Cabinet approved the establishment of a new Economic Development Agency (EDA) for the region. The EDA as a formal corporate entity is due to be launched by end March 2012.
While many of the organisational and operational details are still to be worked out, here is a…
This article by Murray Williams, which appeared today in the Cape Argus (09 August 2011), gives a nice overview of what the proposed new Cape Economic Development Agency will do. The final details still need to be signed off by Provincial Government and the City of Cape Town over the…
I can now understand that Twitter was invented for people who start writing a blog and then run out of time to keep them going. I have just spent a whirlwind three days with the World Design Capital 2014 evaluation team. At the same time, the Western Cape Economic Development Agency (EDA)…
Congratulations to the cities of Dublin and Bilbao for making the World Design City 2014 shortlist with Cape Town. We are in good company, and look forward to a friendly contest.
There are five reasons why making the shortlist is good for Cape Town, regardless of the final outcome in October:
Power…
The Western Cape Provincial Government (WCPG) is currently considering the establishment of an Economic Development Agency (EDA) in an attempt to increase the rate of economic growth, deepen levels of economic development and broaden economic participation in the region. The WCPG has commissioned the Cape Town Partnership to engage with…
The Premier of the Western Cape, Helen Zille, and the Executive Mayor of Cape Town, Patricia de Lille, joined together yesterday to lend their support to Cape Town’s bid for World Design Capital 2014. On 21 June, Icsid will announce the names of the three cities (out of 56 bidding cities)…
Update from Icsid: WDC Selection Committee Members will convene on Thursday 09 June 2011 to determine the cities that will be shortlisted for the WDC 2014 designation. Applicant cities will be informed shortly after this date to confirm if they have made the shortlist.
The exact dates…
Check out the amazing recently completed Metrosol Parasol in Seville, Spain, apparently the largest wooden structure in the world. The Parasol, a series of canopies over a public space, is an ultrmodern structure in the middle of medieval Seville. It houses an archaeological museum, a farmers market, an elevated plaza, and a restaurant,…
Johannesburg does well to retain its place in the latest PWC Cities of Opportunity Report, which analyses and ranks how 26 global centers of finance, business and culture perform across 10 key indicators (Intellectual capital and innovation; Technology readiness; Transportation and infrastructure; Health, safety and security; Sustainability; Economic clout; Ease…
So often, attempts at involving citizens in discussing the future of their city and what needs to change are boring and unproductive. They don’t have to be! Have a look at 50 Ideas for the New City by Urban Omnibus, a project of the Architectural League of New York.
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Perverse outcomes? New bicycle lanes in Cape Town CBD add space for cars
Who is championing Cape Town’s Integrated Rapid Transport system?
Why the Cape Town airport shuttle isn’t working
Cape Town’s Bid to host 2011 UN Climate Change Conference
For sure, freeways?
Wooden cobbles recently discovered in Adderley Street
Integrated Rapid Transport in Cape Town – no other alternative
Cape Town Station Square – unburied treasure
Cape Town shows the world how to street party
Stop the Secrecy Bill: Pictures from Right2Know march, Cape Town, 17 September
Looking for Africa
The ABC of the EDA in Cape Town and the Western Cape
Who will lead the economic inclusion agenda when working class leaders abandon that role through ill-disciplined actions?
Going up: Cape Town’s tallest building since 1993 represents more than a property development
Paradise Road: An inspiring story about Zimbabweans in Cape Town
Christo Fabricius: Knowledge, education and skills development should...
Etienne du Plessis: Hi Andrew,
I conduct a photo stream on Old Cape...
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Tessa: Hi, I sent you a message via facebook regarding yo...
Mark Dean Brown: Why doesn't the City offer some sort of tax incent...
Mark Dean Brown: It's unfortunate that the stunning original design...
James de Villiers: That's great but still these are only expectations...
Uhuru: 2.The strength of the visitor destination brand vs...
Socomo: I'm very keen to see the final design. It's a pity...
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