into the future

central city development strategy

cape town central city

Bulelwa Ngewana : Cape Town Partnership Deputy CE

ccds: process 2007 - current

• 11 July 2007

• 23 August 2007

• 24 August 2007

• 25 October 2007

• 15 November 2007

• 6 May 2008

• 7 May 2008

• 22 July 2008

• July 2007—current

• July 2007—current

• First private sector CCDS workshop

• Private sector CCDS workshop

• Public sector CCDS workshop (City of Cape Town)

• Private sector CCDS workshop

• CCDS presentation to Good Hope Sub Council

• CCDS presentation on EMT meeting

• CCDS presentation to Mayco

• Private sector workshop

• Monthly planning meetings with Piet van Zyl (CoCT)

• Various planning meetings with CoCT officials

ccds: integration

CCDS integrated with other CoCT policies, strategies & plans

ccds: a vision

a roadmap for the next 10 years

“In the next ten years, the Cape Town Central City will grow and greatly enhance its reputation as a dynamic business and people

centre”

ccds: outcomes

a premier business location

a high quality sustainable urban environment

a leading centre for knowledge innovation , creativity and culture , in Africa and the South

a place that embodies the heart…

and expresses the soul of Cape Town

a popular destination for capetonians and visitors

a leading centre for knowledge, innovation, creativity & culture in Africa and the South

ccds: development values

distinctive

sustainable

quality connectedbusiness friendly

compacthuman

ccds: what makes cape town central city distinctive?

topography

africa

maritime

cosmopolitan

ccds: what makes cape town central city distinctive?

heritage

corporate

creative

well-managed

ccds: what makes cape town central city distinctive?

character precincts

legislative capitalglobally renowned

ccds: outcomes

a premier business location • Availability of additional office and retail space (in particular, Foreshore, eastwards of CT Station, Culemborg)

• Enhanced business reputation

• More business-friendly regulatory environment

• Easier business start-ups, entrepreneurial development

• Greater number of businesses, in particular, creative and cultural industries

• More skills and jobs

ccds: outcomes

• Vibrant mix of uses – business, education,

residential, recreation and culture

• Tripling of residential population over a ten

year period (including District Six)

• Enhanced network of pedestrian routes,

streetscapes and well-designed and managed

public spaces

• Development is sensitive to the area’s history,

heritage and natural environment

• Quality urban management, including higher

levels of safety and security, cleansing, road

and pavement maintenance

• Greater access to water, sea, harbour,

waterfront and mountain

• Protection of heritage and distinctive Central

City character

• More sustainable management of natural

resources

a high quality urban environment

ccds: outcomes

• Number one destination for Capetonians and visitors in the region

• Higher numbers of visitors, conferences, exhibitions, events

• Expanded hospitality industry

• More activity after hours and on weekends

• Improved access

a popular destination for capetonians and visitors

ccds: outcomes

• Growth in number and range of creative and cultural industries

• Recognition of Cape Town as an international centre for creativity and innovation

a leading centre for knowledge, innovation, creativity and culture in Africa and the South

ccds: outcomes

• A place that is welcoming of all Capetonians and our visitors

• A place that is sensitive to the history and memory of Cape Town’s people and communities

• A place where diversity is tolerated and celebrated

• A place where there is visible Cape Town and South African art, design and architecture

• A place where the City’s heritage is valued and protected

• A place where people are proud and passionate about Cape Town

a place that embodies the heart…

and expresses the soul of Cape Town

ccds: how will we know if we’ve been successful?

• A successful 2010 World Cup

• The Green Point Stadium, a major new events facility

• New Green Point Urban Park and Sports Complex

• Completion of District Six

• Tripling of Central City residential population, with at least 20% in affordable

housing

• Completion of CTICC expansion

• Expanded V&A Waterfront, with new visitor attractions

• (Possibly), a new passenger liner terminal

• Completion of upgrade of CT Station

• New Bus Rapid Transport system and enhanced train services

• Resolution of issue of incomplete foreshore freeways

• Greater access to the sea, to water and to the mountain

• Enhanced pedestrian network, upgraded and well-managed public spaces, more

public art

in ten years time, we will look back on:

ccds: how will we know if we’ve been successful?

• More evening and weekend activities

• Increased number of visitors, conferences, exhibitions, meetings, events, hotels,

city businesses turnover

• Managed trading in markets with wide mix of goods

• Energy-efficient buildings and new green buildings

• Waste minimisation and recycling programmes in all buildings

• Reduction in water consumption

• City Hall as Cape Town’s premier music centre

• Expansion of creative hubs in the East City, Company’s Garden’s and Foreshore

precincts

• Greater number of high level annual events

• Planning and development of Culemborg as mixed-use activity precinct

• Higher levels of private sector investment

• Higher levels of safety and security, cleansing and urban management

• Higher levels of social services addressing the needs of the poor and homeless

in ten years time, we will look back on (continue):

ccds: popular document

• CONTENTS

· Foreword

· Strategies for a successful Central City

· Vision and outcomes for Cape Town Central City

· Development values

· What makes the Cape Town Central City distinctive?

· Key trends shaping the future of the Central City

· Suggested outcomes and strategies

· How will we know if we’ve been successful?

· CCDS – we want to hear from you

· Acknowledgements  

ccds: way forward

• Launch CCDS public document in September

• Conduct Central City stakeholder workshops and

public meetings to discuss proposed outcomes and

strategies

• Conduct interviews with business, stakeholders and

members of the public

• Publish articles in the media

• Compile CCDS action plan & publish early 2009

RECOMMENDATION…

That copies of the CCDS popular document be circulated to the Good Hope Sub-Council in October to be discussed at a workshop.

thank you