This is a summary of a talk on harnessing urban populations that I gave to The Future of Cities conference hosted by Chatham House in London in March 2011.
Starting premise
Cities are for people. They are not just about ‘pipes, potholes and police’ or ‘roads, rates and rubbish’ (Charles…
There is no reason why the redevelopment of Founder’s Gardens as part of the CTICC expansion on the Foreshore should not incorporate inclusionary housing, as raised by Shaun Benton in his article: ‘Reimagining inclusive future inner city housing projects in CT‘ The New Age,…
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…
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…
Have a look at this innovative proposal for people to regain access to the River Thames in London.
The idea by Gensler Architects to build a 1,6km long floating river walk/ park along the north bank of the River Thames recently won the Mayor’s Award for ‘Planning Excellence’ at the 2010 London…
Today I was introduced to an amazing project called Bicycle Portraits, which investigates bicycle culture in South Africa, and in particular, the lack of cyclist commuters on the roads. Its run by Stan Engelbrecht and Nic Grobler, who travel around South Africa meeting fellow cyclists and taking pictures of them…
Continuing on the theme of walking blues, while in London last week, I came across a campaign called Legible London run by the Applied Information Group (AIG) on behalf of Transport for London. The idea of Legible London is to provide better support for the millions who…
At one level, Cape Town is a city prominently associated with walking – on the mountains, the beaches, the Sea Point Promenade, the walkway from Muizenberg to Kalk Bay. In particular, one thinks of Peter Slingsby’s wonderful hiking maps and Mike Lundy’s influential Best Walks in the Cape…
Providing well-located affordable housing in our cities and towns is one of the most vexing questions facing urban policy makers and housing departments. Now, a new initiative aims to provide a better understanding of the dynamics that shape low-income and afforable land and housing markets in South Africa.
The Affordable…
The bidding process is now officially open for the designation of World Design Capital 2014.
The bi-annual award is bestowed by the International Council for Societies of Industrial Design (Icsid) to cities dedicated to using design for their social, economic and cultural development. A World Design Capital designation gives a…
I see that I have written 148 posts on ‘Cities for People’ since I started blogging in October 2009. That’s more than a post every three days, which I’m told is the least one must do to keep one’s readers vaguely interested. Blogging has been a great opportunity to get back into the art of…
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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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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