Athlone Power Station in Cape Town stands at a crossroads between honoring its rich industrial past and embracing a greener future. Once a mighty coalpowered giant, its iconic chimneys now watch over a city eager to turn the site into a hub for clean solar energy and innovation. But preserving this history sparks passionate debates, with some fighting to keep its memories alive while others push for urgent renewable development. The battle over Athlone reflects a deeper story about how cities balance memory, progress, and hope for a better tomorrow.
The V&A Waterfront in Cape Town has undergone a major upgrade, worth R20 billion, transforming it from a functional port into a thriving centre of commerce, hospitality, and tourism. The site has initiated a rezoning application to bring its vision for the Granger Bay area to life, with future plans that include reestablishing public access to the ocean’s edge. The public is encouraged to participate in this process, making it a collaborative endeavour to preserve and improve the city’s iconic site.
The City of Cape Town has taken a significant step forward in Mamre’s development and investment prospects by adopting the Mamre Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF). This framework was developed in consultation with the Mamre community and provided a comprehensive spatial vision for the town.