This land, intensively farmed since the 17th century, produces up to 50% of Cape Town’s fresh produce. The council has proposed two housing developments, which when combined eliminate one third of the 3000 Ha urban farmland.
Article
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- The Opportunities Await in Philippi
- Bold City: A Bold Vision for Philippi Horticulture Area
- Losing Farmland is Forever
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Resources
- Philippi Horticultural Area : A City asset or potential development node? – Sustainability Institute
- Philippi Horticultural Area Findings by the City of Cape Town
- Cape Town Partnership coverage on Philippe Horticulture Area
- City’s breadbasket threatened | IOL
- WATCH: Carte Blanche video Philippi Horticultural Area under threat …