How micro property development could transform townships in a big way
Bitprop have completed their first backyard rental development in Khayelitsha with 4 homeowners. We interview project architect Claire du Trevou about the success thus far.
Posts Tagged 'township'
Building a vision for Philippi : Where does informality fit in?
A much needed city vision is being created for Philippi in the Cape Town area. Claire du Trevou questions how informality will be included in this new approach.
WATCH : Informal Settlement Upgrading with Empower Shack
The Empower Shack project is directed by Urban-Think Tank and the local NGO Ikhayalami in collaboration with the BT-Section community and associated local and international partners. The project aims to develop a comprehensive and sustainable informal settlement upgrading through addressing specific core components. There is an ongoing pilot phase is focused on a cluster of 68 houses within the BT-Section of Khayelitsha to be completed in 2017.
FUTURE CAPE TOWN | Thinking about the future of Langa train station
Mixed-use development around train stations has the potential to improve safety and bring economic opportunities closer to people. But are we including informal traders? Catherine Luyt adds her thoughts to the Langa Station precinct.
FUTURE CAPE TOWN | Cooke vs Koolhaas: The inaugural Roelof Uytenbogaardt Memorial Lecture
A review of the inaugural Roelof Uytenbogaardt UDISA Memorial Lecture of Julian Cooke by Rebecca Looringh van Beeck.
FUTURE CAPE TOWN | Photo Essay : Partially Nomad, the unseen African cities
Dave Robertson is a self-taught visual artist, born in Zimbabwe, based in Cape Town . His photographic work is primarily a form of social commentary.
FUTURE CAPE TOWN | How can mapping strengthen civil society?
Charlotte Scott demystifies the work of Ashley Buchalter in mapping the interaction between the local government, the City of Cape Town and a leading activist organisation in access to sanitation, the Social Justice Coalition.
FUTURE CAPE TOWN | How Phillipi Village could become a model for inclusive township regeneration
Claire du Trevou explores the new Phillipi Village development and wonders what inclusive urban regeneration means.
FUTURE CAPE TOWN | Why architects must do more to improve housing for the future city
From Cape Town to Caracas. An open public lecture, entitled Housing and Education the Future, bought together two inspiring architects to share their work in informal settlements and fragile contexts.
Future Cape Town hosts international architects
Future Cape Town, and its Young Urbanists members hosted two internationally renowned architects; Alfredo Brillembourg of Urban-Think Tank (U-TT) and Luyanda Mpahlwa of DesignSpaceAfrica