Media Releases 2014

Two decades of building a nation

March 17th, 2014|

In the last 20 years, the country's first democratically elected government has made inroads into upgrading housing, transport, health care and energy infrastructure. It has also made provision for growing South Africa's economy sustainably through [...]

The Story of Kliptown: A JDA Perspective

March 14th, 2014|

In 2001, the Johannesburg Development Agency was appointed as the implementing partner for The Greater Kliptown Regeneration Development, responsible for project management and coordinating it with government. HISTORIC CONTEXT In 1955, the Freedom Charter was [...]

Joburg City breaking free from apartheid planning

March 6th, 2014|

At the Spatial Transformation of Cities Conference, Johannesburg Executive Mayor Parks Tau has said that the City is forging ahead with its Corridors of Freedom project, to bring residents to jobs, and jobs to residents. [...]

Johannesburg a welcome challenge for urban planners

March 5th, 2014|

Delegates at the Transformation of Cities Conference took the Johannesburg City Challenge to experience the transport difficulties residents face. Their experience will inform strategies to improve Joburg's public transport systems. On 4 March, delegates from [...]