Urban development

Mall on cards for Orange Farm

ONCE Town Square Mall is open, more money will be retained in Orange Farm as people will no longer need to shop in neighbouring regions.

Railway deck in the pipeline

PLANS are being laid to build a modern deck over the mishmash of railway lines dividing the inner city and Braamfontein, with space for shops, offices and flats.

Change is coming to Orange Farm

WITH help from its partners, the City is working towards a vision of Orange Farm as a sustainable, economically viable town and a desirable place to live.

Region A faces its challenges

THE north of the city is a peculiar mix of the haves and have-nots, with informal settlements perched next to rural small-holdings, themselves living cheek-by-jowl with industry and housing estates.

Call for public comment

THE public has been asked for its input on the Klipriviersberg Conservancy Development Integrated Team’s terms of reference, which will help guide development in the environmentally sensitive area.

Northern Farm to be transformed

HOUSING is being planned for the vast tract of land that is Northern Farm, along with schools, parks and everything that is going to make a happy, sustainable, mixed-income community.

Region B looks for solutions

HOUSING is an issue in Region B, which is home to large numbers of students. While there are some other challenges in the area, on the whole crime is low and development is high.

Region C fights its way out of recession

NEW shopping centres, townhouse complexes, tertiary institutions and industry balance the region’s challenges, from shack farming and traffic congestion to illegal scrap metal dealers.

Northern Farm being squeezed

PARTS of Northern Farm are earmarked for the expanding Diepsloot township, and there are concerns the Diepsloot Nature Reserve may be deproclaimed.

Plans are open for viewing

RESIDENTS have been invited to comment on draft plans for various regions and for the whole city at a series of Development Planning Open Days.

Orange Farm bridge opened

PEOPLE will no longer have to run across the busy highway, risking life and limb, following the opening of the Orange Farm Pedestrian Bridge.

Orange Farm walkway opens

GETTING from one side of Orange Farm to the other is a whole lot easier, thanks to a new paved walkway down the rocky ridge.

Art, parks and kids in Ellis Park

THE Ellis Park precinct is one step closer to the World Cup, with evocative art work and beautiful parks filling the once derelict space.

Randburg is turning over new leaf

A BROOM has been taken to Randburg, sweeping out old perceptions and making room for a fresh and attractive district.

Big plans for eastern suburbs

PATERSON PARK is the focus of big plans to turn the area into a thriving community for arts, sport, learning and living.
* Video: On the precinct plans

City has a plan to boost farming

AGRICULTURE is being looked at as a viable way out of poverty for many, as well as a way for people to contribute to the metro's economy.

Plans made to improve Melville

MELVILLE is traditionally one of Johannesburg's entertainment hotspots. Now plans are being made to boost its offerings.

The gloss is back on Braamies

STUDENT accommodation, yuppie lofts, shiny corporate buildings, restaurants and night clubs, all underlined by the efforts of the City and private sector, are bringing the vibe back to Braamfontein.