| Enshrining the rights of all citizens and central to the transition to democracy in South African is its Constitution. Guarded by the Constitutional Court, our Constitution is recognised as one of the most progressive - advancing human rights and promoting reconciliation. Now, as a symbol of our country's regeneration and commemorating South Africa's decade of democracy, the highest court in the land has been given a new home in the heart of Johannesburg known as Constitution Hill. The development aims to turn the court into an anchor in the inner city, surrounded by a unique precinct with heritage and cultural assets that promise to make it the prime tourist destination in Gauteng.
Situated between the high-density residential neighbourhood of Hillbrow to its east and the mixed-use predominantly commercial node of Braamfontein to its west, this development perfectly represents the ideas behind inner-city regeneration developments and will contribute to the city's economic, social and cultural upliftment.
Constitution Hill will be a major national and international Heritage Site comprising an integrated and sustainable multipurpose and multidimensional space. The 95 000m² publicly-owned site hosts important heritage buildings, such as the Old Fort.
Constitution Hill comprises:
The Constitutional Court
Accommodation for the Constitutional Commissions Commercial space (36 000m²) for related commercial, retail and hospitality activities In addition, the development will create and sustain 1 860 super-basement parking bays, bus and taxi holding and drop-off facilities, upgraded peripheral roads and internal streets, a visitors' information and exhibition centre, new museums and related heritage and tourism activities, approximately 200 rental residential units, community facilities and public open spaces.
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