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China’s electric buses now recharged in just minutes—right at roadside charging stations! ⚡
Say goodbye to long downtimes and hello to cleaner, smarter urban travel. The future of public transport is here! 🔋
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We are an urbanism practice, consultancy, and think-tank working today for better cities of tomorrow. Led by @rashiqfataar
Cape Town, South Africa Katılım Nisan 2009
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The urban mobility system is highly complex. Luckily, the basic math for throughput is remarkably simple!
(Capacity of different modes by @NACTO)
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Beyond Joburg, it’s time to focus on regenerating our city centres, town centres and CBDs across South Africa.
From Kugompo City to PMB to Bellville and many others.
Rashiq Fataar@RashiqFataar
South Africa needs to take inner-city regeneration seriously again Our recent visit to East London was a reminder that many of South Africa’s inner cities and town centres remain strategically important urban assets, yet too many continue to be neglected and allowed to decline. This is not only a Johannesburg story. SACN research shows that South Africa’s intermediate cities house roughly one-third of the population and generate close to 30% of national economic activity. There is a real opportunity to build the place-based partnerships needed to regenerate these urban centres as engines of wellbeing, investment and growth. But that will require moving beyond the repeated cycle of announcing new “smart cities” that too often resemble glorified business parks rather than serious urban solutions. What is needed now is more grounded research, stronger placemaking, deeper engagement and more decisive action, alongside a far stronger national commitment to bringing out the best in our town centres, city centres and CBDs. #urban #urbanism #southafrica #eastlondon #regeneration #redevelopment
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Join the discussion: which infrastructure should South Africa prioritise and accelerate through a potential Olympic Games bid?
Cape Town 2040@capetown2040
How could the Olympic Games work for South Africa? In our latest @BDliveSA piece, @guybriggs_sa and @RashiqFataar argue that the IOC's new model could help accelerate long-term national priorities such as housing, transport and sports infrastructure. businessday.co.za/lifestyle/2026…
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Could the Olympic Games help South Africa deliver housing, transport and infrastructure faster?
That is the argument @guybriggs_sa and I make in our latest @BDliveSA piece on how a modern Games model could work for SA.
businessday.co.za/lifestyle/2026…
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What could be the future of the iconic Newlands Rugby Stadium?
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What Michael and his team demonstrate is that placemaking is not cosmetic - it may not be the answer or panacea but it is certainly worth the start.
The risks do not disappear, but the environment changes and that matters to people.
#MitchellsPlain
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What is the power of placemaking in places where the challenges are bigger and the risks higher?
Over 8 years, we have spent time in Tafelsig alongside Michael Bell and the PAINT Communities projects, supporting and amplifying as they reclaim public spaces.
@mplainonline
Rashiq Fataar@RashiqFataar
Can #placemaking and art make a difference in neighbourhoods impacted by gangs and neglect? Yes(!) says our friend, Michael Bell and the PAINT Communities project in Tafelsig, Mitchells Plain. Since formalising almost 10 years ago, PAINT has completed 17 murals with artists across walls, walkways, homes and bus shelters. None have been vandalised. Some former taggers now paint with the project. In sections along AZ Berman Drive, white backgrounds were used intentionally to help reflect limited street lighting and improve visibility for commuters and schoolchildren. Gang activity and socio-economic pressures remain serious. But over time, Michael believes that reclaiming public spaces, brings hopes, dignity and some fun. If you’d like to support a mural or the initiative, feel free to reach out. Next step would be to reduce the death-trap road safety risk to young people on AZ Berman Drive. @geordinhl @CityofCT @RobQuintas #UrbanMobilityCT
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"A surprisingly small drop in cars on the road—just 5-10%—can dramatically ease congestion, and public transit is one of the most effective ways to get that drop."
fastcompany.com/91493803/wheth…
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#MilanoCortina2026 have been unforgettable. Olympic Games infused with a spirit only Italy could deliver.
From the glow of the cauldron to the precision of the high-speed trains; from fashion to centuries-old architecture ; from the warmth of volunteers to the simple freedom of walking historic streets — all set within the dramatic amphitheatre of the snow-capped Alps and beneath the Duomo’s watchful spires.
Milano, Cortina, Verona (and a stop in Torino) and beyond did more than host. They inspired, and brought the world together as best they could.
The most widespread Games, that spread the Games magic far and wide.
Grazie @iocmedia @milanocortina26 @ItaliaTeam_it @GiorgiaMeloni
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@Mabine_Seabe More roads or lanes would be like loosening ones belt to deal with obesity.
Every avenue to make inner city public transport and walking simple, logical and free flowing is the only option for (any) city.
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"No major new roads upgrades are expected".
In CPT, the only time there isn't traffic, is between 00h00 and 06h00. Aside from road infrastructure taking strain, sewer infrastructure is taking strain.
CPT (City Bowl & surrounds) is going to develop itself into a disaster.
Ash Müller@Askash
My friends in hospitality always say that if you want to see where the hotel industry is heading over the next few years, pay close attention to developments at the V&A Waterfront. And boy oh boy is the V&A Waterfront going large with their newest series of developments. Their R20 billion coastal expansion in Granger Bay, where 3.81 hectares of land will be reclaimed from the sea, is moving along swiftly. Permission has been granted by the local council to enhance V&A’s development rights, and the expansion project has now commenced. The 440,000 m2 of reclaimed land is shown in the image below. The first phase of the project (known as Phase Zero) will take 3 years to construct and includes the following: • Tidal pools • Public coastal walkway • Landscaped promenade • Slipway and fixed quayside • Construction of a 540-metre seawall • Open public spaces and pedestrian paths • Two breakwaters extending into Table Bay • A new harbour for boating, kayaking and swimming We will then see the development of additional hotels, residential and commercial space, and leisure offerings. No major new road upgrades are expected.
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@ofuturecities @Mabine_Seabe There is no room for more lanes. It's all constrained by the bridges. Also, add more lanes, they'd just fill in no extra time.
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@followthebounce Why not? Or an indoor sports and entertainment arena with new hotels, housing and retail.
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Okay, hear me out. Good Hope Centre up for auction. Time for Cape Town to actually become a decent golf city by turning it into the ultimate indoor facility.
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Learn more about the @VandAWaterfront ‘s plan to create a more welcoming, accessible public spaces at Granger Bay for swimming, walking and running, gathering and ocean sports.
It forms part of the R20 billion expansion which will include a mix of uses including residential.
Environmentza@environmentza
Major Development: V&A Waterfront Expansion Minister Willie Aucamp has officially invited public comment on the landmark proposal to reclaim 3.81ha of land at Granger Bay. The Impact: ✅ R8.8 Billion GDP contribution ✅ 26,900+ jobs in construction ✅ New public swimming & kayaking bays Protecting our coast while growing the #BlueEconomy. Have your say: bit.ly/VAwaterfrontgr… Cc: @News24 #DFFE #VandAWaterfront #JobCreation #CapeTown #Infrastructure 🇿🇦
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My friends in hospitality always say that if you want to see where the hotel industry is heading over the next few years, pay close attention to developments at the V&A Waterfront.
And boy oh boy is the V&A Waterfront going large with their newest series of developments. Their R20 billion coastal expansion in Granger Bay, where 3.81 hectares of land will be reclaimed from the sea, is moving along swiftly.
Permission has been granted by the local council to enhance V&A’s development rights, and the expansion project has now commenced. The 440,000 m2 of reclaimed land is shown in the image below.
The first phase of the project (known as Phase Zero) will take 3 years to construct and includes the following:
• Tidal pools
• Public coastal walkway
• Landscaped promenade
• Slipway and fixed quayside
• Construction of a 540-metre seawall
• Open public spaces and pedestrian paths
• Two breakwaters extending into Table Bay
• A new harbour for boating, kayaking and swimming
We will then see the development of additional hotels, residential and commercial space, and leisure offerings. No major new road upgrades are expected.
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Our next learning mission is to the @milanocortina2026 Olympic Winter Games.
Building on Paris 2024 Learning Misison, we’re observing the IOC’s "New Norm", the first Games to span multiple regions and two host cities.
ourfuturecities.co/news/towards-a…
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