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Comment on the draft Cape Town Central Business District (CBD) Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF)

<span> <h2 class="sectHeading">About</h2></span> <p>We have prepared a draft LSDF for Cape Town Central Business District (CBD), informed by the key inputs we received during the 2023 public participation process. </p><p> The LSDF will help shape the future spatial planning and development of Cape Town’s economic heartland and creates a framework for private and public sectors to work together towards the balanced optimisation of the opportunities in the CBD. </p><p>This draft of the LSDF includes the first draft of development guidelines, based on a detailed understanding of contextual opportunities and constraints. The Implementation framework is still under development. </p><h4>The intention of the CBD LSDF is to:<br></h4><ul><li>facilitate transition planning that will ensure the CBD’s economic success </li><li>protect and maintain existing investments, while creating new opportunities to transform the area into a more liveable, inclusive and resilient space <br></li></ul><h4>Additionally, the LSDF aims to: </h4><ul><li>support economic recovery </li><li>improve accessibility, and </li><li>address future challenges.</li></ul><h4>It focuses on:</h4><ul><li>enhancing precinct/character area development, </li><li>boosting mixed-use development, </li><li>providing residential opportunities across the affordability categories, and </li><li>improving public spaces and infrastructure.</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> <p>In terms of section 17 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, Act 32 of 2000 and Chapter 3 of the City of Cape Town Municipal Planning By-Law (2015) the public and interested parties or groups are invited to submit comments.</p><h4>Access the documents:</h4><ul><li> <strong></strong> <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Procedures%2c%20guidelines%20and%20regulations/Draft_CBD_LSDF_Volume1_Contextual_Synthesis.pdf" target="_blank">Volume 1: Cape Town CBD Transition Plan Contextual Analysis </a></li><li> <strong></strong> <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Procedures%2c%20guidelines%20and%20regulations/Draft_CBD_LSDF_Volume2.pdf" target="_blank">Volume 2: Cape Town CBD Transition Plan Local Spatial Development Framework</a> </li><li><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Procedures%2c%20guidelines%20and%20regulations/CBD_LSDF_AnnexureA_Urban_Design_Indicators.pdf" target="_blank">Annexure A: Urban Design Related Conceptual Diagrams and Indicators</a><br></li></ul><h4>You can also access the documents at:</h4><ul><li> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Local%20and%20communities/Meet-the-City/City-Council/subcouncils/subcouncil-profile?SubCouncilCode=16" target="_blank">Subcouncil 16 office </a></li><li> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/See-all-city-facilities/Our-service-facilities/Libraries/Central%20Public%20Library">Central Public Library</a></li></ul><h2 class="sectHeading">Comment period</h2><p>Submit your comments from <strong>2 September – 31 October 2024</strong>.</p> <span> <h2 class="sectHeading">Submit your comment</h2></span> <p> <strong>Online</strong><br><a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/_layouts/15/WebFeedback.SharePoint/webfeedback.aspx?id=e97e8c40-1ddd-4bf6-9fce-85e6ec5a44f2" target="_blank">Submit your comments online</a>.<br></p><p> <strong>Delivery</strong><br>Deliver your written comments by hand to the <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Local%20and%20communities/Meet-the-City/City-Council/subcouncils/subcouncil-profile?SubCouncilCode=16" target="_blank">Subcouncil 16 office</a> (<em>11th floor, 44 Wale Street, Cape Town, 8000</em>).<br></p> <span> <h2 class="sectHeading">Engagement sessions</h2></span> <p>Join us at one of our engagement sessions:<br></p><h4>Virtual engagement<br></h4><ul><li> Date: 11 September 2023<br></li><li> Time: 16:00 - 18:00<br></li><li> Venue: <a href="https://web1.capetown.gov.za/web1/websitefeedback/?id=5513276f-515a-44ad-ad60-ad8fc57150fd">Register</a> to receive a link.<br></li></ul><h4>Public open day:<br></h4><ul><li> Date: 28 September 2024<br></li><li> Time:<strong> </strong>09:00 - 12:00<br></li><li> Venue:<strong> </strong> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/See-all-city-facilities/Our-service-facilities/Libraries/Central%20Public%20Library">Cape Town Central Library</a><br></li></ul><h4>Full day consultation:<br></h4><ul><li> Date:<strong> </strong>10 October 2024<br></li><li>Presenting proposals: <br>Time: 09: 00 - 13:00 (<a href="https://web1.capetown.gov.za/web1/websitefeedback/?id=5513276f-515a-44ad-ad60-ad8fc57150fd" target="_blank">Register </a>to request a session)</li><li>Precinct-based discussions: <br>Time: 14:00 - 17:00<br></li><li>Meeting:<strong> </strong><br>Time: 17:00 - 18:00<br></li><li> Venue:<strong> </strong><a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/See-all-city-facilities/Our-service-facilities/Libraries/Central%20Public%20Library">Cape Town Central Library</a><br></li></ul> <span> <div class="notification with-heading dark-copy pink bg-light-grey"><div class="graphic with-border"> <i class="info toptip"></i> </div><div class="desc"><h4>Top tip</h4><p>You can also <a href="https://web1.capetown.gov.za/web1/websitefeedback/?id=5513276f-515a-44ad-ad60-ad8fc57150fd">register online</a> to receive updates on the LSDF process.</p></div></div></span> <h2 class="sectHeading">Contact us<br></h2><p>For more information and general enquires:</p><p> <em>Email:<br><a href="mailto:CBDTransition.LSDF@capetown.gov.za">CBDTransition.LSDF@capetown.gov.za</a></em></p><h4>Customer Call Centre</h4><p> <em>Telephone:<br><a>0860 103 089</a></em> (toll-free 24/7)</p>

2 September – 31 October 2024

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