BoKaap in Cape Town is the heart of a unique project that celebrates the living heritage of the local community. Storytelling Day, set for March 2024, aims to capture the memories and experiences of residents and create a rich portrait of the community’s history. The initiative informs the redevelopment of Strand Street Quarry into a vibrant community and sports facility and incorporates feedback from the public. BoKaap’s living heritage is a crucial component of community identity and is thriving through this project.
Collaborative Housing Solutions – Cissie Gool House Co-Design Exhibition in Cape Town
by Liam Fortuin
In Cape Town, a new approach to affordable housing is gaining traction. The Cissie Gool House CoDesign Exhibition, hosted at the Cape Institute for Architecture, presents an innovative vision for addressing the city’s housing challenges. The exhibition showcases the work and ideas of Cissie Gool House residents, who have been occupying the former Woodstock Hospital since 2017, led by the activist group Reclaim the City.