cape town urban renewal

From Hostel to Hollow: Langa’s 50-Year Nightmare Vanishes in One Day

Langa's Special Quarters hostel, a dark symbol of apartheid and urban decay, was finally torn down. This sad place, once…

1 week ago

Cape Town’s Concrete Saucer: From Forgotten Icon to R3,2-Billion Gamble

Cape Town's famous concrete 'saucer' building, once a lively spot for shows and events, is getting a huge makeover! This…

2 weeks ago

Building a City of Hope: Cape Town’s Bold Housing Vision

Cape Town has a bold plan to fix its housing problems by upgrading informal settlements, improving public housing, and building…

3 weeks ago

Cape Town’s Bold Path: Social Housing at the Heart of the City

Cape Town is transforming its city centre with a bold social housing plan that offers affordable homes close to jobs,…

3 weeks ago

Catalysts of Urban Revival: How Cape Town’s UDZ Incentivizes Transformation

Cape Town’s Urban Development Zone (UDZ) is a clever tax program that encourages people and companies to fix up old…

3 weeks ago

Cape Town’s Urban Renaissance: Leading the Conversation on City Life

Cape Town is waking up with new energy, transforming its city through smart planning, affordable homes, and lively public spaces…

4 months ago