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, 11 April 2011 (see full article below). …
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 …
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 …
Cape Town’s well-known V&A Waterfront is back under South African ownership. It was sold yesterday to Growthpoint Properties, South Africa’s largest listed property company, and the Public Sector Investment Corporation (PIC) representing the Government Employees Pension Fund, for R9,7bn.
The new owners have announced that they plan to spend between …
This morning we helped to open up new public space – the 15km dedicated West Coast cycle route. At the same time, given a recent spate of attacks, we are unfortunately losing valuable public space on Table Mountain to criminals.
The Cape Times put it well in an editorial this morning: “In many …
I was up bright and early this morning to take part in the launch of Cape Town’s first serious dedicated commuter cycling lane – a 15km stretch that runs from Table View to the CBD. It follows the red road of the IRT system, which is due to be launched …
Do you live in Woodstock, Brooklyn, Rugby, Tijgerhof, Milnerton, Marconi Beam, Blaauberg or Table View, want to beat the rush-hour traffic to the Cape Town CBD and get fit at the same time? Then Cape Town’s newest dedicated 15km commuter bicycle route is for you.
Join us for the inaugural ride …
The Cape Argus, as part of the Lead SA campaign, in conjunction with the Cape Town for World Design Capital 2014 Bid, has been running a series of imaginative articles on redesigning the city. Here’s one by my colleague, Iain Harris, of Coffeebeans Routes, who argues for new …
Congestion, pollution, rising energy costs, climate change mitigation, greater access and mobility, transit-led development, improved economic productivity and competitiveness - there is growing realisation that a better public transport system is essential for the future development of Cape Town.
So why is the new airport shuttle service not working? Guy Lundy, CEO of Accelerate …
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
Daniel: Looking at the serious traffic congestion every mo...
Faadilah Gierdien: 17 years into the new dispensation, calls for this...
George: I commute regularly from the Southern Suburbs into...
John L Bradfield: Great article, Andrew. Thanks for sharing.
The ...
Rudolf Rieger: It goes without saying that this a very exiting pr...
tahlia govender: truly capturing the beauty of this country, when s...
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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