Inner city growth Development is continuous in the inner city. Look at some of the examples – then and now. Newsletter archive: January 2010 November 2009 September/October 2009 August 2009 July 2009 June 2009 May 2009 April 2009 Inner city landmarks The inner city's landmarks give Johannesburg's residents a sense of place. Hillbrow tower Diagonal Street the Carlton Centre Constitution Hill Nelson Mandela Bridge Main Street theatres Inner City galleries the Origins Centre at Wits University A voice on the inner city An insider's perspective on Johannesburg, written by prominent city champion Neil Fraser.

THE inner city is not just the historical centre of Johannesburg but is also its symbolic, economic and cultural centre - it is of strategic importance to the city.

And boosting the economic and social development of the inner city is key to cementing Johannesburg's position in the country and on the continent.

• An overview of the inner city
• Developmental sectors
  • Greater Ellis Park and Jeppestown
  • Hillbrow, Berea and Yeoville
  • City and Suburban, CBD, Joubert Park and Park Station
  • Newtown, Fordsburg and Braamfontein
• Aspects of regeneration
  • urban management;
  • safety and security;
  • economic development;
  • community development ;
  • transportation;
  • residential development;
  • public spaces;
  • arts, culture and heritage; and

environmental management. 

Urban Development Zone

The inner city charter

Key documents

Joburg 2040: Growth and development strategy

Integrated Development Plan

Profiles of key people

Speeches
 

• Library’s grandeur restored
• Veggie patch in Hillbrow
• Absa bags another award
• Unsafe buildings tackled
• Maboneng man is Global Shaper
• Food garden planted on rooftop
• City checks on Region F
• Call made for Halala Awards
• EKhaya moves into north Hillbrow
• Joburg’s jewel re-opened
• Centre of excellence opens
• Revamped library to open
• Eye in the sky in Maboneng
• Delicious times at market
• Tax incentive brings investment