Tag Archives: CTICC

Quo vadis V&A Waterfront, Foreshore, Culemborg?

I anticipate a good discussion on the future of the Cape Town Central City at the next meeting of our Partner’s Forum on 14 June. There will be inputs by Wayne van der Vent of the PIC’s Real Estate Asset Managers on their future role in Cape Town including the V&A Waterfront and the PIC’s…

Read More

Let’s be clearer on opportunities for inclusionary housing in the Cape Town Central City

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 CTThe New Age,

Read More

Cape Town’s Bid to host 2011 UN Climate Change Conference

COP17 Bid document - Copy

Cape Town is one of three South African cities bidding to host the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP17) towards the end of 2011. The fact that the event will take place in South Africa so soon after the 2010 World Cup is a major boost for our country.…

Read More

New Cape Town inner city public transport system takes shape

One of the legacies of the 2010 World Cup will be improved public transport, including an inner city route. The following information is adapted from a recent City of Cape Town communiqué:

The inner-city loop service (download route map) will provide a safe, quick, reliable way for tourists and locals to…

Read More

2010 Final Draw – enhancing public space in Long Street

There’s big excitement in town as we prepare for the 2010 FIFA Final Draw this coming Friday (04 December). The Final Draw is the second largest live broadcast on the planet (the World Cup Final being the largest) with a live feed to 240 countries and 350m viewers. While the main event will take place at…

Read More