Making of CitiesMaking town to township links: Cape Town’s Metro South East CorridorRead Part 1 : Voortrekker Road Corridor holds the key for Cape Town’s future growthJul 4, 2016Jul 4, 2016
Making of CitiesVoortrekker Road Corridor holds the key for Cape Town’s future growthOne of the most striking features of Voortrekker Road is the coexistence of the old and the new. It points to a city in transition; a city…Jun 27, 2016Jun 27, 2016
Making of CitiesHow does Globalisation impact on a city like Johannesburg? Part 2/2Part 1 of this two-part feature on the impacts of globalisation on Johannesburg established that Joburg has undergone a monumental…Mar 1, 2016Mar 1, 2016
Making of CitiesMoving beyond the real estate impasse in LagosA new approach to housing is the only option for Lagos, a city of an estimated (and disputed) 12–20 million, of which 70% live in more than…Feb 15, 2016Feb 15, 2016
Making of CitiesHow does Globalisation impact on a city like Johannesburg? Part 1/2In the global circuit of capitalism, the cities that often feature are London, New York, Tokyo and Shanghai. But how does globalisation…Feb 4, 2016Feb 4, 2016
Making of CitiesUrban Metabolism of African CitiesI wander through cities and hear them humming around me. They are creatures, machines, fixtures, breathers, parts and pieces…Dec 10, 2015Dec 10, 2015
Making of CitiesEkurhuleni prepares Africa’s first AerotropolisThe City of Ekurhuleni, adjacent to South Africa’s largest city Johannesburg, officially released its Aerotropolis Master Plan last week…Nov 23, 2015Nov 23, 2015
Making of CitiesDo Design Charettes really build ‘Communicative Capacity’?‘Charr…. what?’ Design Charrettes might offer effective spaces for community participation in urban development schemes, but do they really…Nov 17, 2015Nov 17, 2015
Making of CitiesREVIEW: Negotiating Space, by Isandla InstituteHere at makingofcities.org we are want to shed light on some of the most pressing issues facing cities today. Informal settlements will…Nov 9, 2015Nov 9, 2015
Making of CitiesShaping Cities through Tax ReformThere is a growing sense that finding solutions to issues like land, housing and liveable cities requires bold measures. The tax system is…Oct 21, 2015Oct 21, 2015
