urban planning community participation

Cape Town’s Urban Future: An Invitation to Shape the City Together

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Cape Town is inviting its residents to help shape the future of their neighborhoods through new community groups called Spatial Planning Collectives. These groups will bring people together from all parts of the city to share ideas and work with city planners on important decisions about land, parks, housing, and transport. Anyone can join by nominating local groups online, in offices, or by phone. This exciting chance lets everyday people learn about city planning and turn their ideas into real changes, making Cape Town a more fair and lively place for everyone.

urban planning community engagement

Shaping the Future of Cape Town: A Collective Urban Vision

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In Cape Town, residents are coming together to shape their city’s future through important discussions about urban planning. As the deadline for public input on the Municipal Planning Bylaw approaches, community members are eager to share their ideas and opinions. Meetings and accessible information empower people to engage in this process, helping to create a fairer and more vibrant city. With new plans for affordable housing and a focus on inclusivity, Cape Town aims to build a future that reflects the dreams and needs of all its citizens.

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Cape Town Accelerates Inner City Social Housing Development

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Cape Town is taking significant steps to address the affordable housing crisis in the city’s central areas. The City Council has approved the development of the New Market Street property in Woodstock, which will soon be transformed into a mixeduse space featuring 200 social housing units, along with over 300 gap and market units.