Once approved, the local spatial development framework will guide decisions about land use and development, density, transportation and urban design, says mayoral committee member for spacial planning and development Eddie Andrews. Picture: Bruce Sutherland
The City of Cape Town will have the last public information session about the local spatial development framework (LSDF) for the CBD on Thursday October 10, from 10am to 6pm, at the Central Library in Parade Street.
The draft LSDF addresses the core economic area of the CBD, and proposes development guidelines for each of the eight precincts in terms of its urban form, approach towards height management, and character assessment.
The eight precincts are: De Waterkant, Convention District, Mid-City, Company Gardens, East Foreshore, Cape Town Station, East City, and Lower Gardens.
The information day is an opportunity to learn more about the LSDF, which was published on September 2 for public comment.
The City said the intention of the LSDF is to strategically shape the area’s future growth and development, and officials will be present at the last public information day to answer any questions residents and stakeholders may have.
There will be three sessions:
Mayoral committee member for spacial planning and development Eddie Andrews encouraged the public to take part.
Once approved, the LSDF would guide decisions about land use and development, density, transportation and urban design, he said.
It would also inform public investment in infrastructure to ensure that the CBD transitioned into a more sustainable, equitable, inclusive, liveable and resilient space to the benefit of current and future generations of Capetonians, he said.
“The intention of this spatial vision is to transform the CBD into an environment that is more people-centred, with urban design interventions to improve mobility and access for pedestrians, efforts to optimise heritage areas, a public land programme to inform land release in support of affordable housing opportunities, and an appropriately scaled urban form and interface to encourage mixed use intensification.
“With mixed use, we mean development that accommodates multiple uses such as business, retail, and residential opportunities for existing and new buildings.”
All of the public comments will be assessed and taken into account in finalising the LSDF once the public participation process has been concluded.
Visit www.capetown.gov.za/haveyoursay to comment and view the draft LSDF and a background information document.