At a time when SA national government policy and politics still tends to be preoccupied with rural development, the recently-released State of Cities report – Towards Resilient Cities, provides a welcome focus on the role of South African cities and the challenges they…
56 cities in 24 countries, including Cape Town, South Africa, are bidding for the designation of World Design Capital 2014. These are the people who will determine a shortlist of three cities by July:
Dr. Mark Breitenberg
Icsid President (USA)
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Even though Cape Town did not win the bid to host the UN Conference on Climate Change (COP17) at the end of 2011, the process of bidding has resulted in the formation of a citywide climate change coalition. The objective of the coalition is to build Cape Town into a…
The Real Reason why Bicycles are Key to a Better City, by Kasey Klimes, Secret Republic – Designing a Better Urban Ecosystem
We all know the talking points. The benefits of bicycles have been tirelessly elaborated upon; bicycles improve health, ease congestion, save money, use less space, and…
Beware urban regeneration strategies that rely on the magic ’silver bullet’ approach. In a great article entitled ‘31 flavours of urban redevelopment’, Rod Stevens critically disects the history of ‘flavour of the month’ interventions in US cities.
It is interesting to reflect which ones have worked in Cape Town (e.g.…
Have a look at the first chapter of Cape Town’s 465-page Bid Book for World Design Capital 2014
This is a talk I gave at a conference entitled The Future of Cities organised by Chatham House in London in March 2011. It draws on the experiences of the Cape Town Partnership over the past twelve years, as well as the work of Ralph Hamann, Associate Professor at the…
“Cities are undoubtedly one of the most complex human creations. They are places where density meets diversity, order meets chaos, innovation meets tradition, communication meets anonymity, change meets inertia, fight for liberation meets economic oppression. They are places where women and men meet to try and realize their dreams. Cities…
Our Cities Ourselves: The Future of Transportation in Urban Life showcases the potential transformational role of transportation in ten major cities across the world and illustrates how the dream of a sustainable, equitable and liveable future can be realized when transport is a core foundation.
Ten of the world’s leading…
City of Cape Town WDC 2014 media statement
Cape Town has officially submitted its bid to be World Design Capital in 2014, an occasion marked today by the handing over of a copy of the 465-page bid book to the Executive Mayor of Cape Town, Alderman Dan Plato, by the…
South African cities are often cited as some of the world’s most segregated cities. We certainly have a long way to go in terms of achieving more racially equitable and inclusive urban areas. But Daniel Denvir’s article on levels of segregation in US cities (The 10 most segregated urban areas…
It’s only when I play ‘development tour guide’ in my own city that I fully appreciate all the amazing things going on. Last week was no exception. I was fortunate to help host Janette Sadik-Kahn, NYC Transport Commissioner and Amanda Burden, NYC Planning Commissioner, who visited Cape Town as part…
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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"I will g...
Greeff Kotzé: I don't get to Cape Town all that often, even thou...
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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