Have your say on sale of part of inner-city parking site for redevelopment
30 June 2026
The public now has the opportunity to comment on the City’s proposal to sell and redevelop part of the parking lot at the Cape Town Civic Centre for mixed-use development, including affordable housing. The deadline for public comment is 27 July 2026.
Council recently approved the Economic Growth Directorate’s request to start a public participation process for the proposed release and redevelopment of a portion of Erf 1, Roggebaai (Woodstock Parking site), located within the Cape Town Civic Centre precinct on the Foreshore.
The proposal reflects the City’s commitment to placing long-term public value ahead of keeping underused municipal land.
The site is currently used as an open-air staff parking facility, but has been identified as having much greater potential for mixed-use development, including residential, commercial, retail and public space upgrades.
The City is therefore planning for the release of this well-located land to unlock greater economic and social value for residents, businesses and the broader Cape Town economy.
Unlocking a catalytic development opportunity
The Woodstock Parking site is strategically located within the Foreshore precinct, next to the Civic Centre complex and close to major transport infrastructure, including the Cape Town railway station, MyCiTi services, minibus taxi ranks and long-distance bus terminals. It also benefits from direct access to the N1 and N2 national highways.
Given its location, the site is well positioned for a high-density, transit-oriented mixed-use development that could include residential, commercial, retail and public realm upgrades. This opportunity aligns with the Table Bay District Plan and CBD Local Spatial Development Framework, which support mixed-use intensification, higher-density development and central city regeneration.
‘This project demonstrates the City’s commitment to acting in the best interests of the public. We are prepared to release underused City-owned assets where this can unlock far greater value for the economy, create jobs, attract investment and improve the urban environment. The Cape Town Civic Centre Parking site presents a unique opportunity to support inclusive growth while ensuring that well-located public land is used more efficiently for the benefit of all residents,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos.
A deliberate shift towards public value
Rather than keeping the land solely for surface parking, the City is pursuing a more impactful approach by leveraging strategic municipal assets to stimulate investment, expand the rates base and accelerate development in areas with high economic potential.
The project was endorsed by the City’s Consolidated Land Pipeline Plenary on 5 November 2025 as a high-impact property transaction to be implemented by the Property Development Department in collaboration with the Human Settlements and Facilities Management departments.
The proposed redevelopment is also aligned with the City’s broader asset optimisation approach, which seeks to ensure that underutilised, high-value municipal land delivers maximum long-term benefit through economic growth, urban efficiency, revenue generation and improved service delivery outcomes.
- Estimated sale income of R230 million plus R50m annual rates and services revenue to support service delivery;
- Estimated R1,5billion private sector investment in the CBD;
- 3500 jobs created in the construction and auxiliary sectors during construction and the life cycle of the development;
- Better use of centrally, well-located land next to public transport;
- Improved public realm and pedestrian integration;
- Residential opportunities, including affordable housing; and
- Continued regeneration of the Foreshore precinct.
The City has thoroughly assessed the property and has confirmed it is not needed for municipal purposes and is currently underused. Comments received from departments will inform the planning, packaging and future conditions of sale, where applicable.
The City’s Facilities Management has highlighted the importance of keeping appropriate parking capacity, maintaining security arrangements and ensuring that the Civic Centre entrance is properly considered in any future development. Human Settlements will have direct input into the concept planning to optimise affordable housing opportunities for the site.
The public participation process
Comment period: 26 June 2026 to 27 July 2026
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Online
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Contact Property Development
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- Written submissions can be sent to:
- City of Cape Town
- Economic Growth, Property Development
- Private Bag X9181
- Cape Town
- 8000
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Contact the Participation Unit
See the
Property Development Department projects page for more information.
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Published by:
City of Cape Town, Media Office
