cape town urban planning participatory governance

Cape Town’s Civic Transformation: Residents Take the Lead in Urban Planning

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Cape Town is inviting its residents to help plan the future of their neighborhoods through new community groups called Spatial Planning Collectives. These groups bring together everyday people and city experts to work as partners, learning about urban planning and sharing local knowledge. This fresh approach means that residents can directly shape things like parks, housing, and transport in their own areas. By involving everyone, from all walks of life, Cape Town hopes to build stronger, greener, and fairer neighborhoods where people feel truly connected to their city’s growth.

local government reform participatory governance

Reimagining Local Government: Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa’s White Paper Consultative Odyssey

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Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa’s White Paper review aims to reshape local government in South Africa by making leadership more skilled and ethical, fixing how municipalities get their money, and boosting local economies. It also focuses on protecting communities from climate risks and giving youth, women, and traditional leaders stronger roles. By talking with many people across the country, the review seeks fresh ideas to help towns and cities better serve their people. This bold plan hopes to build local governments that bring real hope, growth, and fairness to all.