The City of Johannesburg’s Department of Development Planning, through the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), has intensified its efforts to enforce outdoor advertising bylaws by removing two illegal billboards. This operation, conducted on Tuesday, 10 December, underscores the City’s commitment to maintaining order and compliance in the advertising sector.

In recent months, the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) and the City of Johannesburg have actively engaged with residents regarding the ongoing works to reopen the Johannesburg City Library (JCL). These engagements have been crucial in addressing community concerns and ensuring transparency about the project’s progress. As confirmed during these consultations, the library is set to reopen partially in quarter one of 2025 following the commencement of works in September 2024.

City of Johannesburg’s Social Development Department has taken a bold step in addressing homelessness with the construction a displaced persons shelter in Devland/Freedom Park. The construction of the much-anticipated displaced persons shelter in Devland/Freedom Park has hit the 50% completion milestone, a major step toward providing a safe haven for displaced persons in Region G and surrounding areas.

The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) is making significant strides in constructing the Klipfontein Wellness Centre, a groundbreaking initiative to combat drug and alcohol abuse in Ward 32’s Klipfontein View community. With construction progress reaching 30%, this transformative project undertaken on behalf of the City of Johannesburg’s Social Development Department, is rapidly becoming a beacon of hope for a community deeply affected by substance abuse.

The City of Johannesburg, in partnership with the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), invites residents and stakeholders to share their insights and feedback on the draft Main Reef Roodepoort Urban Development Framework (UDF). The UDF is a strategic initiative aimed at creating a comprehensive vision and plan to support sustainable human settlements in the region. Once approved by the City of Johannesburg.   Click the below link to view the copy https://bit.ly/4fLRy1w

The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) invites artists to contribute to a public art project that will enhance the urban landscape and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Johannesburg. This initiative is part of the City of Johannesburg’s long-standing public art and placemaking programme, which adds unique identity and expression to public spaces. THE PROJECT As part of the renovations and fire protection system upgrades at the Johannesburg City Library (JCL), a new water tank and pump installation will be positioned