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Register to participate in the Blaauwberg Road Local Spatial Development Framework

<span> <h2 class="sectHeading">About</h2></span> <p> Blaauwberg Road is an important regional transport link and development corridor in the Blaauwberg area. Development over the past 25 years has not resulted in the development vision of the <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20strategies%2c%20plans%20and%20frameworks/Management%20Strategy%20for%20Blaauwberg%20Road%2c%201998.pdf" target="_blank">Blaauwberg Road Management Strategy, 1998</a>. The corridor, as it is, is underdeveloped for its scale and potential, and presents an opportunity for urban regeneration. <br></p><p> <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Maps%20and%20statistics/Blaauwberg_Road_Review_Study_Area.pdf" target="_blank">Access a map of the study area</a>.<br></p><p> Given the current and expected potential growth, we need to review the local area guidance in the Council-approved strategy. <br></p><h4> The review of the Blaauwberg Road Growth Management Strategy will:</h4><ul><li>assess how past development has conformed to the Strategy; <br></li><li>identify reasons for why the 1998 Strategy’s vision has not materialised; </li><li>identify successful aspects of the Strategy </li><li> result in a local spatial development framework (LSDF) for the Blaauwberg Road corridor.</li></ul><h4>LSDFs aim to:</h4><ul><li>guide spatial development and land use management decisions within a designated local area; </li><li>inform public and private investment initiatives by clearly indicating the City’s future development vision; </li><li>formulate a vision for the desired end state of the area (how we would like it to be); </li><li>provide policies and guidelines for decision making and actions to achieve the desired end state; </li><li>promote regional strategies, partnerships, and solutions to strengthen the local economy; and </li><li>promote the area as a high quality tourist destination where different functions co-exist.</li></ul> <span> <div class="notification with-heading dark-copy pink bg-light-grey"><div class="graphic with-border"> <i class="info note"></i> </div><div class="desc"><h4>Please note</h4><p> LSDFs do not replace the existing legal requirements for land use planning and environmental regulations, and only become effective once approved by Council.<br></p></div></div></span> <h2 class="sectHeading">Open days</h2><p>Join us at one of our open days where we will present the review document and you will have the opportunity to provide input and get more information:</p> <span> <div class="mobile-scroll"><table style="width:532px;"><thead><tr><th>Date<br></th><th style="width:127px;">Time<br></th><th style="width:198px;">Venue<br></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Saturday, 9 September 2023</td><td style="width:127px;">10:00 - 14:00</td><td style="width:198px;">Table View Primary School hall</td></tr><tr><td>Saturday, 16 September 2023</td><td style="width:127px;">10:00 - 14:00 </td><td style="width:198px;">Leibrandt van Niekerk hall</td></tr></tbody></table></div></span> <h2 class="sectHeading">Register</h2><p> <strong>Online</strong><br> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/_layouts/15/WebFeedback.SharePoint/webfeedback.aspx?id=954030f7-c6f7-4b84-8fbf-4a850a176e15" target="_blank">Register online to receive updates</a>.</p><p> <strong>In person</strong><br> Visit the <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Local%20and%20communities/Meet-the-City/City-Council/subcouncils/subcouncil-profile?SubCouncilCode=3">Subcouncil 3 offices</a> to complete and submit the registration form.</p><h2 class="sectHeading">Contact us</h2><p>For more information on the Blaauwberg Road Corridor LSDF:</p><p> <em>Email: </em> <br> <a href="mailto:BlaauwbergRoad.LSDF@capetown.gov.za"> <em>BlaauwbergRoad.LSDF@capetown.gov.za</em></a></p><h4>Customer Call Centre</h4><p> <em>Telephone:<br><a>0860 103 089</a></em> (toll-free 24/7) </p>

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Blaauwberg Road Management Review Study Area Map

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