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    More than R4,4 bn budgeted for dignified human settlements, home for all

    More than R4,4 bn budgeted for dignified human settlements, home for all

    02 August 2026

    Over the next three financial years, the Human Settlements Directorate has budgeted more than R4,4 billion in total allocations (capital and operational budgets) to create integrated and more dignified human settlements

    Have your say on sale of part of inner-city parking site for redevelopment

    Have your say on sale of part of inner-city parking site for redevelopment

    30 June 2026

    The proposal reflects the City’s commitment to placing long-term public value ahead of keeping underused municipal land

    MyCiTi station in Claremont taking shape with foundations in place

    MyCiTi station in Claremont taking shape with foundations in place

    10 June 2026

    There is incredible progress happening at the MyCiTi bus station construction site in Claremont

    Have your say on exploring Pinelands/Mowbray site’s development potential and release

    Have your say on exploring Pinelands/Mowbray site’s development potential and release

    28 May 2026

    Following Council’s approval on Wednesday 27 May, the City is running two public participation processes concurrently

    Mayco greenlights inner-city parking lot for affordable housing, mixed-use development

    Mayco greenlights inner-city parking lot for affordable housing, mixed-use development

    20 May 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee has greenlit plans for inner-city affordable housing and mixed-use development of a municipal parking lot at the Civic Centre in the CBD

    MayCo greenlights major private sector upgrade of Bellville Athletics Track, Velodrome

    MayCo greenlights major private sector upgrade of Bellville Athletics Track, Velodrome

    21 April 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee has greenlit a major private sector upgrade for the Bellville Athletics track and Velodrome by the successful bidder in the 2009 tender for the development of the precinct

    Council approves next phase of planning for proposed Three Anchor Bay mixed-use precinct

    Council approves next phase of planning for proposed Three Anchor Bay mixed-use precinct

    04 April 2026

    Council has granted in-principle approval for the City to explore the redevelopment potential of a portion of prime City-owned land in Green Point.

    City commences post-auction audit, no bids accepted as yet

    City commences post-auction audit, no bids accepted as yet

    02 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town is commencing with an audit to determine the validity of bids received following the property auction on Thursday, 26 February 2026.

    Successful auction paves way to unlocking opportunities for Cape Town

    Successful auction paves way to unlocking opportunities for Cape Town

    27 February 2026

    A total of 53 properties, including the Good Hope Centre precinct, were offered for sale and leasing via public auction on Thursday, 26 February 2026

    High Court dismisses attempts to block Cape Town land release

    High Court dismisses attempts to block Cape Town land release

    24 February 2026

    The City of Cape Town has welcomed the High Court’s dismissal of attempts to block the release of 50 City-owned properties for private sector investment, including the iconic Good Hope Centre.

    Innovative affordable housing tenders worth R36,3 million issued for first-time buyers

    Innovative affordable housing tenders worth R36,3 million issued for first-time buyers

    18 February 2026

    As part of the City’s drive to enable more access to affordable housing opportunities on well-located land across the metro, it has issued two new tenders

    City to release landmark Good Hope Centre and other properties at upcoming auction

    City to release landmark Good Hope Centre and other properties at upcoming auction

    16 February 2026

    Releasing the iconic Good Hope Centre precinct for redevelopment is a strategic move aimed at unlocking its immense economic potential

    City gets ready for major auction of land parcels

    City gets ready for major auction of land parcels

    21 December 2025

    Several significant properties will be included in a major auction of City-owned land parcels.

    Unlocking Cape Town’s economic potential via municipal land release

    Unlocking Cape Town’s economic potential via municipal land release

    15 December 2025

    Opinion piece by Alderman James Vos, the City's Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth

    Council approves Spine Road Development Corridor Framework

    Council approves Spine Road Development Corridor Framework

    09 December 2025

    Spine Road is extremely congested

    Deadline looms for comments about spatial plan for Big Bay

    Deadline looms for comments about spatial plan for Big Bay

    08 December 2025

    The closing date for comments, objections and proposals on the draft Big Bay (LSDF) is Friday, 12 December 2025.

    Council approves plans for Woodstock central-city precinct with residentially-led investment

    Council approves plans for Woodstock central-city precinct with residentially-led investment

    04 December 2025

    The City Council has approved the in-principle transfer by way of a public competitive process of well-located and spatially integrated City-owned land in Woodstock for the purpose of a mixed income development.

    Good Hope Centre precinct revitalisation another step closer

    Good Hope Centre precinct revitalisation another step closer

    20 November 2025

    This redevelopment will breathe new life into a strategically located part of the inner city, protect our heritage, unlock investment, and generate jobs

    Mayco sends proposed Rondebosch East development for in-principle Council approval

    Mayco sends proposed Rondebosch East development for in-principle Council approval

    20 November 2025

    ​The City’s Mayoral Committee has sent the proposed City-enabled mixed use, residentially led development in Rondebosch East for in-principle Council approval.

    Cape Town adds 40 000 jobs, highest quarterly jobs gain of SA’s metros

    Cape Town adds 40 000 jobs, highest quarterly jobs gain of SA’s metros

    11 November 2025

    The City of Cape Town added 40 000 jobs since the last quarter, the highest of the metros.

    Have your say on draft concept plan for proposed mixed-use development in Green Point

    Have your say on draft concept plan for proposed mixed-use development in Green Point

    10 November 2025

    The public is invited to an Open Day on Wednesday, 12 November to see the draft urban design concept plan for on Erf 2187 in Green Point.

    City issues third annual spatial trends report depicting land use changes in Cape Town

    City issues third annual spatial trends report depicting land use changes in Cape Town

    07 November 2025

    The City’s latest Spatial Trends and Implementation Tracking Report, issued in celebration of World Town Planning Day tomorrow, gives an overview of development and land use patterns in Cape Town over the last decade

    Comment on proposed sale of City-owned land for long-distance bus terminus and commercial mixed-use development

    Comment on proposed sale of City-owned land for long-distance bus terminus and commercial mixed-use development

    03 November 2025

    We encourage the public to submit their comments on this proposal to sell this Stikland property

    Re-imagining Woodstock, Salt River central-city precinct with residentially-led investment

    Re-imagining Woodstock, Salt River central-city precinct with residentially-led investment

    21 October 2025

    The City is excited to invite Woodstock and Salt River residents, interested parties and others in the central-city precinct to visit our Open Day on 25 October 2025

    Call on residents to comment on draft local spatial plan for Big Bay and surrounding areas

    Call on residents to comment on draft local spatial plan for Big Bay and surrounding areas

    09 October 2025

    The draft LSDF for Big Bay and surrounding areas was an initiative driven by the local community

    Boost for Rondebosch with new City-enabled residential, mixed use development proposed

    Boost for Rondebosch with new City-enabled residential, mixed use development proposed

    08 October 2025

    The City is pleased to engage residents on the proposed residentially led mixed use development on vacant City-owned property along a stretch of Kromboom Road.

    Mayco recommends landmark advances in Health Technology Park project

    Mayco recommends landmark advances in Health Technology Park project

    07 October 2025

    The Mayoral Committee has recommended the transfer of City-owned land to the Biological and Vaccines Institute of Southern Africa (BioVac).

    Incentive Overlay Zone takes effect to boost development in specific areas

    Incentive Overlay Zone takes effect to boost development in specific areas

    01 October 2025

    City of Cape Town’s Council approved several amendments to the Municipal Planning By-law that regulates development and land use in the city

    Cape Town releases CBD land for social housing

    Cape Town releases CBD land for social housing

    21 August 2025

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis announced that 237 social housing units are to be built in the inner city as part of the City's affordable housing drive

    Public participation still open for landmark Green Point mixed-use development

    Public participation still open for landmark Green Point mixed-use development

    19 August 2025

    The City of Cape Town has officially launched the statutory Public Participation Process (PPP) for the proposed disposal of Erf 2187, Three Anchor Bay Road, Green Point

    Council approves public comment process for release of Bellville land for mixed-use development

    Council approves public comment process for release of Bellville land for mixed-use development

    31 July 2025

    Yesterday, the City Council approved a public participation process to release a portion of City-owned land in Stikland.

    Public participation begins for landmark Green Point mixed-use development

    Public participation begins for landmark Green Point mixed-use development

    25 July 2025

    The statutory Public Participation Process (PPP) has begun for the proposed mixed-use development planned on prime land in Green Point, Cape Town.

    Cape Town’s Vision 2050: Mayor calls for comment on the City’s Long-Term Plan

    Cape Town’s Vision 2050: Mayor calls for comment on the City’s Long-Term Plan

    14 July 2025

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has encouraged Capetonians to engage with the City’s Long-Term Plan for the next 25 years

    Cape Town puts affordable housing into high gear with revised Municipal Planning By-law

    Cape Town puts affordable housing into high gear with revised Municipal Planning By-law

    27 June 2025

    Cape Town’s Council has approved a number of changes to the Municipal Planning By-law (MPBL) to make it easier to build and develop in the city.

    Cape Town’s revised Municipal Planning By-law to enable more affordable housing

    Cape Town’s revised Municipal Planning By-law to enable more affordable housing

    26 June 2025

    Cape Town’s Council has approved a number changes to the Municipal Planning By-law (MPBL)

    Council approves spatial vision for Sir Lowry’s Pass Village

    Council approves spatial vision for Sir Lowry’s Pass Village

    30 May 2025

    Sir Lowry’s Pass Village is located in the Helderberg District, north of the Firlands development area.

    Have your say on Green Point’s prime property site

    Have your say on Green Point’s prime property site

    12 May 2025

    Thank you to the public who attended the City’s first online public engagement on Wednesday, 7 May to hear more about the vision for the well-located proposed Green Point mixed-use development site. The open house on Wednesday, 14 May is an in-person opportunity where the same information will be shared with interested and affected stakeholders.

    Residents reminded of last online info session about draft spatial plan for Cape Town CBD

    Residents reminded of last online info session about draft spatial plan for Cape Town CBD

    04 May 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town is hosting a third and final online information session about the draft local spatial development framework (LSDF) for the Cape Town CBD on Wednesday, 7 May 2025

    Residents reminded of last online info session about draft spatial plan for Cape Town CBD

    Residents reminded of last online info session about draft spatial plan for Cape Town CBD

    02 May 2025

    Final online information session about the draft local spatial development framework (LSDF) for the Cape Town CBD

    Council approves spatial vision for Blaauwberg Road Corridor

    Council approves spatial vision for Blaauwberg Road Corridor

    25 April 2025

    The City collaborated extensively with residents and interested and affected parties in finalising the LSDF.

    ​Public encouraged to attend online info sessions about draft spatial plan for Cape Town CBD

    ​Public encouraged to attend online info sessions about draft spatial plan for Cape Town CBD

    22 April 2025

    The City of Cape Town encourages the public to attend the online information sessions about the draft local spatial development framework (LSDF) for the Cape Town CBD.

    Vision for proposed Green Point mixed-use development open for discussion

    Vision for proposed Green Point mixed-use development open for discussion

    17 April 2025

    The public have from today, Thursday, 17 April to Saturday, 31 May 2025 to submit comments for this pre-statutory stage, which will be used to inform the concept development plan for this prime property.

    Residents, business community encouraged to comment on draft spatial plan for Cape Town CBD

    Residents, business community encouraged to comment on draft spatial plan for Cape Town CBD

    07 April 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town invites residents, the business community and all stakeholders to comment on the draft local spatial development framework (LSDF) for the Cape Town CBD.

    City engages public on vision for proposed mixed-use development in Pinelands

    City engages public on vision for proposed mixed-use development in Pinelands

    28 February 2025

    The City is exploring a long-term vision for this strategically located site, which includes the land on which the KDMGC and the Clyde Pinelands Football Club are located

    Call to comment on spatial vision for Spine Road Development Corridor

    Call to comment on spatial vision for Spine Road Development Corridor

    21 February 2025

    The City of Cape Town is calling on residents, businesses, and all other interested parties to comment on the draft local spatial development framework (LSDF) for the Spine Road Development Corridor in Khayelitsha

    Let’s talk proposed mixed-use development for Mowbray Golf Course and surrounding vacant land

    Let’s talk proposed mixed-use development for Mowbray Golf Course and surrounding vacant land

    13 February 2025

    Residents and stakeholders are invited to participate in the first public meeting on Wednesday, 26 February 2025 about the proposed redevelopment vision for the King David Mowbray Golf Course (KDMGC) and surrounding vacant land in Pinelands.

    Register for updates on proposed Green Point mixed-use development

    Register for updates on proposed Green Point mixed-use development

    07 February 2025

    The City envisages a mixed-used development to help drive economic and socio-economic benefits while increasing affordable housing in the area.

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