I’m sorry I missed the launch on 06 April of a new book on Cape Town – called Counter Currents: Experiments in Sustainablity in the Cape Town Region. By all accounts, it was a good evening. The volume is edited by my colleague Edgar Pieterse, and is published by the
Sustainable Christmas Lighting in Sydney
I’ve got quite a few city development stories from my recent visit to Sydney. However, they are going to have to wait for the New Year because I’m going on holiday, and no-one wants to read serious stuff at this time of the year anyway. So, let me close the year with…
Sustainable cities are the solution
There was a good article by David Lepeska in the Guardian two months ago on why cities offer the way forward on global warming and climate change. For more detailed information, see work by OECD, Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI) and C40 Cities on the role of cities…
Integrated Rapid Transport in Cape Town – no other alternative
There has been a lot of public debate about the costs and funding of the planned new Integrated Rapid Transit System (IRT) in Cape Town recently. Many commentators and ratepayers are asking – can we afford it? My view is – can we as a city afford not to implement an…
About Andrew Boraine
Andrew Boraine is Chief Executive of the Cape Town Partnership, a public-private partnership that focuses on the regeneration of the Cape Town Central City.
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For sure, freeways?
28 March 10
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Integrated Rapid Transport in Cape Town – no other alternative
03 November 09
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Cape Town Station Square – unburied treasure 09 May 10
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Bright lights, dark alleys*
06 January 10
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I love it when a plan comes together
13 June 10
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We’re on the road to nowhere…
30 August 10
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Come rain or come shine… we walk the city to discover our history
28 August 10
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Cape Town Fan Walk lives on
28 August 10
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Cape Town’s Integrated Rapid Transit System takes shape
26 August 10
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Whoops! Did someone perhaps jump the gun?
22 August 10
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Rashiq Fataar: I am all for reconnecting the city to the sea but ...
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dirk: i just had the privilege of seeing and walking the...
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Comeau: Demolish and reroute them underground I say. It's ...
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Andrew: Negotiations going well for all sites needed for t...
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Rashiq Fataar: How are the negotiations progressing with regards ...












