Media Releases 2014

Metro Park receives SALI Award

July 7th, 2014|

The Johannesburg Development Agency's inner city Metro Park was recently recognised as an outstanding example of design in the construction industry by the South African Landscapers Institute. The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) is pleased to [...]

Bridge will link Naledi and Protea

July 4th, 2014|

For decades the Soweto suburbs have been divided by a railway line. Now a new bridge linking the two will ease the flow of traffic. It is the next step in the City's Corridors of [...]

Modern cities need to plan for green spaces

July 3rd, 2014|

AFRICAN cities are struggling with increased levels of urbanisation. But in building cities for their bigger populations, it is critical to take into account urban green spaces, a public dialogue hears. THINK of the typical [...]

Rea Vaya construction under way in Sandton

July 1st, 2014|

The long-awaited Rea Vaya Phase 1C construction in Sandton kicks off tomorrow, 2 July. Construction on the Rea Vaya Phase 1C infrastructure begins on 2 July in Sandton along Katherine Street between the Sandspruit Bridge [...]

Joburg: a liveable, sustainable city

June 30th, 2014|

Johannesburg is a city at work and displays its continuous commitment to creating a liveable, sustainable city for all residents. The Johannesburg Development, working with the City of Johannesburg and other partners, is committed to [...]