Explore the Future of Cape Town at the Expo This Week

Cape Town residents and visitors can discover the City’s future plans at the upcoming Urban Planning and Design Expo. The event will take place from July 28th to August 2nd at the Civic Centre and aims to showcase innovative projects and strategies that accommodate population growth and promote sustainable development.

Event Details

The Urban Planning and Design Expo is open to the public, including students, lecturers, and those involved in the built environment. Property developers and professionals in the field will benefit from interactive displays featuring informative posters and videos about completed, ongoing, and upcoming projects.

To attend the event, make sure to RSVP through the digital invitation available here. The expo offers a range of engaging activities throughout the week, including presentations, learning exchange sessions, and networking opportunities.

Highlights

• On July 28th, the City’s Human Resource department will present exciting career paths, bursaries, internships, and job-shadowing opportunities to learners.

• On August 1st, top-performing students and lecturers from local universities will share their knowledge and experiences during learning exchange presentations.

• On August 2nd, a public presentation will shed light on the City’s approach to managing population growth and development.

Managing Growth Responsibly

As more people move to Cape Town in search of better lives and opportunities, the City is committed to managing this growth responsibly. Spatial development frameworks, reviewed and revised over the past two years, will play a vital role in creating a more equitable and livable city that balances access to opportunities with environmental protection and cultural heritage.

According to the City’s Deputy Mayor and Mayoral Committee Member for Spatial Planning and Environment, Alderman Eddie Andrews, the expo is an opportunity for residents, learners, business professionals, and those involved in the urban realm to understand the collective effort required to shape the city’s future.

Exhibition Details

• Dates: Friday, July 28; Tuesday, August 1; Wednesday, August 2, 2023
• Time: 11:00 to 16:00
• Location: Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town, 2nd Floor Concourse level
• Parking: Woodstock Entrance Parking Area at the Civic Centre

To learn more or get in touch with the organizers, email Future.CapeTown@capetown.gov.za or call Thandeka Kabeni at 021 400 6847. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover the fascinating world of urban planning and design and become part of the conversation shaping the future of Cape Town.