City Views August/September 2013

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SAFE, CLEAN, CARING AND OPEN FOR BUSINESS

CITYVIEWSYOUR FREE CAPE TOWN CENTRAL CITY PAPER August/September 2013

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Winter EVENTS to keep you warm and on the go

The lowdown on PROPERTY in the Cape Town Central City

Campaigns that WORK for you

Cape TownCENTRAL

CITYin focus

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1 144 arrests made together with our partners

26 315 preventative measures taken

Co-hosted the free

Community Jazz Festival

on Greenmarket Square with City of

Cape Town, Province and Cape Town Partnership, and

attended by

9 000 participants

City Views is a free commu-nity paper published by the Central City Improvement District. It is our vision to

ensure that the Cape Town CBD is Safe, Clean, Caring and Open for Business for

all who use the Central City, whether they live, work or play here, or are passing

through.

SAVE THESE NUMBERS ON YOUR PHONE

If you live or work in the Central City Improvement District, be sure to save

these numbers on your phone.

CCID Security Manager: 082 453 2942

CCID Deputy Security Manager: 082 442 2112

CCID 24-hour number: 082 415 7127

SAPS Control Room: 021 467 8002

Social Department:082 563 4289

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Contributors:Carola Koblitz, Judy Bryant,

Photography: Lisa Burnell, John Guest

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Aziza on [email protected]

In a conversation with one of the Central City’s stakehold-ers the other day, I mentioned

that there are a total of 65 Busi-ness Improvement Districts (or BIDs — the USA version of CIDs or City Improvement Districts) in New York City. Of these, 22 are situated just on the island of Manhattan alone — many of which manage just a couple of streets. The stakeholder was genuinely amazed. For example, a BID such as the Times Square Alliance manages, well, pretty much just Times Square.

It is interesting to compare this to the fact that Cape Town has 25 CIDs in place in areas across its metropole.

Granted, the densifi cation of Manhattan is something that the Cape Town Central City can only aspire towards at this stage, but it stresses yet again

how, internationally, CBDs have come to rely on these BIDs and CIDs to be important cogs in the wheels of economic stability and development. And likewise, how we as CIDs need to look out for all our stakeholders not only to ensure their support but to at-tract others who will add value.

It is for this reason that City Views is (re)focusing its sights on that part of the universe known as the Cape Town Cen-tral City — the area in which the Central City Improvement District (CCID) operates — in order to ensure that we have our stakeholders at the core of everything we do, that we sup-port the work of our partners (namely the City of Cape Town and SAPS), and that together we, as a Central City of choice, welcome and embrace all Cape-tonians and indeed the world.

Therein lies the key to ensur-ing our economic stability, de-velopment, maturity as a soci-ety and our future.

As City Views moves from a monthly to a bi-monthly publi-cation, we hope there is much value for you in this August/September issue in info that you can “cut out and keep” — from the cost of property and cam-paigns that you can support, and use for yourself to impor-tant numbers to keep in your phone and who to call when you need assistance.

And not forgetting, of course, info on the multitude of things there are to do in the Central City during the months of Au-gust, September and indeed all year round.

Tasso EvangelinosCOO of the CCID

“Internationally, CBDs have come to rely on

BIDs/CIDs to be important cogs in the wheels of

economic stability and development”

Cape Town Central City in sharp focus

Clockwise, second from left, seated: Security Alec van de Rheede, Mo Hendricks, (back, left) Arnold Smith; Social Development Headman Siralarala, Mark Williams, Pat Eddy, Dean Ramjoomia; Urban Management Mmiselo Ntsime, Richard Beesley; Communications & Marketing Carola Koblitz; Aziza Patandin (seated); Chief Operations Offi cer Tasso Evangelinos, PA to COO Kerry Harwin

A dashboard outlining some of the work of the CCID during the fi rst six months of 2013.

What have we done for you lately?

MEET YOUR CCID TEAM

New security kiosks, sponsored by Provincial Department of Community Safety, placed:

• In Harrington Street in support of WDC2014 • In Greenmarket Square

65 adults assisted/referred to shelters

Collected over 183tons of waste

SPONSORED

10 000 CCID “Travel Tips” brochures for distribution by SAPS

Responded to: 269 medical call outs

SECURITY

COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING

SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT URBAN MANAGEMENT

1 000 winter care bags distributed to NGOs

19 reunifi cation with families

59 children & youth assisted

2 double bunks donated to Youth Solution Africa

580 pairs of new shoes donated to NGOs

Removed 682 graffi ti markings

1 702 defects attended to by the CCID/Straatwerk Roads Maintenance team

Removed13 331 illegal posters, stickers and strings

SPONSORED

Two 2-way radios for the neighbouring BoKaap Residents Association

ROLLED OUT

Our “Stash it, Don’t Flash it” campaign

LAUNCHED

Phase 2 of the “Give Responsibly” campaign

The “Clean Streets” campaign with 10 new manual sweepers, 35 000 ciggie pouches and 200 new ciggie bins

Nearing R3 million issued in fi nes (largely parking violations)

Motor vehicle assistance rendered 381 times

Public assistance rendered on 795 occasions

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The good news is that the Founda-tion is in such good shape that it looks to doubling the number of scholars that it assists.

The Foundation was created in 2002 when the Rhodes Trust, as part of its centenary celebrations, entered into a partnership with Nelson Mandela and pledged a founding donation over 10 years. This brought together Madiba’s 20th century legacy of leadership

and reconciliation with Cecil John Rhodes’s 19th century legacy of education and entrepreneurship.

The Foundation covers the full costs of a post-graduate degree – Masters or Honours – and while pursuing their chosen career path at a South African university, each scholar receives leadership development.

More than 140 of the 200 Mandela Rhodes scholars to date, ranging

from physicists to a cello player, met for an emotional reunion, with Minis-ter in the Presidency, Trevor Manuel, opening the conference followed by an inter-generational leadership mas-ter class. Alumni and trustees later debated the Foundation’s future in Bishopscourt at the former home of Nelson Mandela, before a gala cel-ebration at the City Hall.

“The Foundation’s fi rst decade has shown not only its success, but the

solid commitment to its future,” said Shaun Johnson, the Foundation’s CEO.

The initial target for an endow-ment for sustainability of R350 million was exceeded on the night of the gala event by an additional R106m pledged in new donations.

“Based on the extraordinary suc-cess of this fi rst decade,’ says Shaun, “the Board has mandated the Foun-dation to investigate doubling the numbers of Mandela Rhodes Foun-dation scholars in the coming years and it is with pride that we go can forward knowing that this will be a permanent legacy for our beloved patron, Mr Mandela.”

City of Cape Town and SAPS ServicesThe City of Cape Town and SAPS are the CCID’s partners in the Central City, and just as we want you to have the CCID’s 24-hour safety and security number to hand (082 415 7127), it’s also useful to also have the following important CBD numbers when you need a particular type of assistance. For those with smart phones, scan the QR codes directly.

Alcohol & Drug Helpline

0800 435 748

Social Development: Children

0800 220 250

Social Development: Adults

0800 872 201

Cable Theft

0800 222 771

Prepaid Electricity Meters

0800 220 440

Refuse Collection, Water Issues, Street Lights and Electricity

0860 103 089

Traffi c Signal Faults

0860 001 948

Metro Police

0860 765 423

Traffi c Police

0860 765 423

Law Enforcement

021 596 1999 (24 hours)

Disaster Risk Management

080 911 4357 / 021 597 6000 (24 hours)

SAPS Central City

021 467 8001/2(24 hours)

Emergency Ambulance, Health, Noise & Fire

107 (landlines) /021 480 7700 (24 hours)

082 415 7127(24 hours)

CCID Safety and Security

The Central City welcomes…

Café on Greenmarket, Greenmarket Square, for great sandwiches, coffees, cakes and more. Under new management

Wimpy, 101 St Georges Mall, now relocated and revamped!

In two years, the Central City base of estate agency Life Residential has raised R100 000 towards

the conservation of South Africa’s endangered rhino population. This achievement was recently spotlighted when the CBD’s fi rst “Rhino Parade” rhino was unveiled on 26 July outside the offi ces of Life Residential in Mandela Rhodes Place. In a partnership between the Wildlands Conservation Trust and Life

Residential, the ¾-lifesize sculpture is the 13th rhino in the parade to be offi cially unveiled in South Africa.

The Rhino Parade is an innovative conservation fundraising campaign (pioneered by Wildlands) based on the internationally renowned “Cow Parade” concept. To this end, Wildlands works closely with South African celebrities (including to date Freshly Ground, Ray Phiri, Chad le Clos, Shaun Pollack and Pat Lambie)

and other ambassadors who are tasked with decorating the sculptures to represent their personal message around the plight of our country’s rhino.

Richard Boxford, Managing Director of Life Residential, discovered the Trust through his company’s Adopt-a-Rhino initiative in 2011, when he adopted a female White Rhino named Ubomi. Since then, the programme is a part of every Life Residential newsletter, and a portion of all the company’s sales are donated to the cause. Richard is also currently helping Wildlands to fi nd someone to adopt Ubomi’s 18-month-old calf.

Says Wildlands Strategic Manager, Kevin McCann: “Funds from passionate individuals and corporates, such as Richard and Life Residential, are key to ensuring we successfully fi ght rhino poaching. Together with our partners – Project Rhino KZN – we have developed three projects that will provide a coordinated and effective response, namely Project Rhino Tracker, Project Rhino Aerial Support and Project Rhino Investigations and Prosecution Support.”

The following new retailers have set up shop in the CBD:

Loom, 137 Bree Str, for men’smulti-brand fashion

Coeval, St Georges Mall,for gorgeous contemporary jewellery

celebrates 10th anniversary with great successMandela Rhodes Place opposite St George’s Cathedral was a hub of energy and excitement during the fi nal weekend of July, when the Mandela Rhodes Foundation (MRF) celebrated its tenth birthday.

Mandela Rhodes Foundation

Rhino ParadeLife Residential initiates

For more information on Life Residential’s Adopt-a-Rhino Programme and Wildlands Rhino Parade, visit www.capetowncid.co.za/news or www.wildlands.co.za

Image our own Rhino Parade?

Just as the Cow Parade has attracted visitors to cities

across the globe, image what our own Rhino Parade could

do for the Central City? City Views would like to

challenge other corporates based in the CBD to follow Life Residential’s example and get behind the Rhino

Parade by sponsoring their own rhinos. Email

[email protected] and we’ll tell you how.

CITY VIEWS CHALLENGESALL CBD CORPORATES

Kevin McCann of Wildlands (second, left) with the Life Residential Rhino and team, Pinky Mathebula, Jermaine Everts, Directors Kim Faclier & Richard Boxford

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in the Central City

From retail and

residential to commercial,

City Views takes a look at what’s on the

market.

A number of traditional CBDs in South Africa are aspiring to be the hip and happening downtowns that we see in the movies, but the Cape Town Central City is the only one getting this signifi cantly right, with a healthy spread of residential now dotted across its entire footprint.

The numbers speak for themselves. Just 10 years ago, it was estimated that

Buildings Bachelor One bedroom Two bedrooms Penthouse

34 St George’s MallCnr St George’s Mall & Strand Street R6 000 – R7 000 R9 000 – R10 000

Adderley Terraces25 Adderley Str

R6 500 R6 800 – R9 000 R12 000 – R15 000

Cartwrights Corner14 Adderley Str

R7 000 – R8 000 R11 500 – R13 000 R14 000 – R15 000

CPI House220 Loop Street

R4 950

Four Seasons45 Buitenkant Str

R4 000 – R4 600 R5 000 – R5 500 R6 800 – R7 500

Fountain SuitesCnr Hans Strijdom & Adderley Strs

R11 100

Hip Hop Plaza39 Roeland Str

R7 800 – R8 800 R13 000 (3 beds)

IconCnr Hans Strijdom & Lower Long Strs

R7 000 – R9 500 R9 500 – R13 000

Lutomburg18 Keerom Str

R5 500

Mandela Rhodes PlaceCnr Wale & Burg Strs

R6 500 – R7 500 R8 000 – R9 400 R10 500 – R15 000

Manhattan Place130 Bree Str

R6 500 – R7 500 R12 000 – R13 000

Mutual Heights14 Darling Str

R6 000 – R9 000 R7 200

Perspectives37 Roeland Str

R7 000 – R7 800

St Martini Gardens74 Queen Victoria Str

R3 800 – R5 000 R6 500 – R7 000 R8 000 – R9 500

The Decks67 Long Str

R7 000 – R8 000 R11 500 – R12 500

The SquareCnr Buitenkant & Roeland Strs

R3 640 – R4 600 R5 000 – R5 500 R6 800 – R7 500

The lowdown on property

Residential – the real downtown lifestyle

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only some 750 people were living in the Central City. Ac-cording to the latest census, this fi gure has now risen to well over 5 000, living in the approximately 3 500 sec-tional title units available.

And while for a couple of years (since the bubble burst), stock levels have been quite high, estate agents are now experiencing a signifi -cant reduction. According to Basil Moraitis of Pam Golding Properties, the shift is due to two key factors: “Greater confi dence in the market and correctly priced stock which is selling well.”

Richard Boxford of Life Residential agrees: “The

market has defi nitely begun to change. During 2005/6 approximately 70% of our buyers were fi rst-time ‘utility’ buyers – young professionals. Through the downturn (over the past fi ve years or so), approximately 80% of our sales have been purely (and mostly South African) investors, buying to rent out. Since the begin-ning of 2013, we’ve seen the re-emergence of fi rst-time buyers who now account for an increased number of our CBD sales. Once again, these buyers tend to be young professionals in their 20s and 30s working in town. The majority of tenants on our rental portfolio are the same.”

Convenience and security are top of the list for both buyers and tenants, says

Mariël Burger of Pam Gold-ing, who notes that his buyers range from: “Parents buying for their children to live in (students or those just starting to work), profession-als in the 30 to 40 age group, and the over-45ers from out of town (for example from Hermanus, Swellendam, Gauteng and overseas) looking for a lock-up-and-go city pad.

There are currently just over 20 apartment com-plexes in the Central City (see box below on resi-dential rentals.) Prices can start from as low as around R350 000 (in a block such as Senator Park - now undergo-ing a huge renovation fol-lowing its dramatic cleanup and turnaround from being a building of rather dubious repute) to around R650 000 for a bachelor apartment (in blocks such as St Martini Gardens, Four Seasons and The Square.) The aver-age entry point for a one bedroom is around R750 000 and a two bedroom around R1 200 000.

Residential rentals in the CBDHere’s a pick of the rentals being asked in a selection of Central City blocks (at the time of going to print.)

“The most active price bracket currently,” says Mariel: “is in the R1m to R2.5m range. But what we could really do with more of in the Central City are two-bedroom apartments (around R80m² in size) for around R1.5m.”

Of course, if money is no object, you could also buy a 619m² penthouse in the CBD for a few rands over R15m. Or an 800m² pent-house across two entire fl oors for R30m.

But for most of us, for now, that’s just New York dreaming. It does, however, speak to where the value of property in the CBD is heading as a Central City lifestyle becomes a true 24/7 option.

Residential blocks in Queen Victoria Street overlook The

Company’s Garden, where Egyptian geese (below) watch

over their young brood

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With thanks to the following for information supplied: Baker Street Properties; Eris Property Group; Life Residential; Pam Golding Properties; Seeff Properties; SAPOA. For more information and the latest news on the Central City property market, visit www.capetowncid.co.za/news/

Buildings Bachelor One bedroom Two bedrooms Penthouse

34 St George’s MallCnr St George’s Mall & Strand Street R6 000 – R7 000 R9 000 – R10 000

Adderley Terraces25 Adderley Str

R6 500 R6 800 – R9 000 R12 000 – R15 000

Cartwrights Corner14 Adderley Str

R7 000 – R8 000 R11 500 – R13 000 R14 000 – R15 000

CPI House220 Loop Street

R4 950

Four Seasons45 Buitenkant Str

R4 000 – R4 600 R5 000 – R5 500 R6 800 – R7 500

Fountain SuitesCnr Hans Strijdom & Adderley Strs

R11 100

Hip Hop Plaza39 Roeland Str

R7 800 – R8 800 R13 000 (3 beds)

IconCnr Hans Strijdom & Lower Long Strs

R7 000 – R9 500 R9 500 – R13 000

Lutomburg18 Keerom Str

R5 500

Mandela Rhodes PlaceCnr Wale & Burg Strs

R6 500 – R7 500 R8 000 – R9 400 R10 500 – R15 000

Manhattan Place130 Bree Str

R6 500 – R7 500 R12 000 – R13 000

Mutual Heights14 Darling Str

R6 000 – R9 000 R7 200

Perspectives37 Roeland Str

R7 000 – R7 800

St Martini Gardens74 Queen Victoria Str

R3 800 – R5 000 R6 500 – R7 000 R8 000 – R9 500

The Decks67 Long Str

R7 000 – R8 000 R11 500 – R12 500

The SquareCnr Buitenkant & Roeland Strs

R3 640 – R4 600 R5 000 – R5 500 R6 800 – R7 500

Andrew Kendall (Eris Property Group) says it simply when summing up the potential for commercial property in the Central City: “The Cape Town CBD is a very different CBD.

“Where else would you get the views of Table Mountain, the harbour, be this close to beautiful beaches, other business hubs and some of the best residential in South Africa, as well as have everything from top-end hotels to backpacker establishments, right on your doorstep?”

From the roundup of property that City Views undertook, it was obvious that retail was, as Stephen Wormald of Baker Street Properties says: “the most subjective to place a square-metre value on,” and it seems, most of the time, it still comes down to location, location, location.

According to Stephen, retail rentals in the Central City can range from R90/m² to R350/m², depending on the amount of space required and its location.

“The demand for space with quality shop frontage in prime locations increases rental regardless of a building’s age or the layout of its space. For example, the demand on Long Street has pushed up the prices even when a property is not considered to be fantastic, but is very well-located for a particular usage.

Andrew Kendall of the Eris Property Group agrees: “Retail in St George’s Mall is always taken up quickly. A corner property with good exposure could go for R250-R350/m², but two blocks’ further away it could be half that.”

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Retail and the “three Ls”

Commercially viable

The key to retail in the Central City is understanding the market you are servicing. “Golden Acre is also very successful. It’s not necessarily high-end retail but has few vacancies and caters perfectly for its market as a high-transit mall linking to various transport options.”

The length and breadth of Bree Street is also fast becoming a retail destination for the design-related market, particular between Buitensingel and Strand Streets. Says Andrew: “A number of retailers are now even starting to fi lter across from the De Waterkant area onto Bree.”

But it’s Bree Street’s lower end, towards the harbour, that is now also sparking retailer interest as buildings such as Portside and 22 Bree open their doors and see offi cer workers swell across 57 000m² of new offi ce space.

“These new developments have caused a demand for food and convenience-related retailers to increase dramatically at this end of Bree,” says Stephen.

But even just one great, new concept can see a previous humdrum spot or building revitalized. It is said that when the owners of the now very popular Alexander Bar & Café in Strand Street — with its old rotary telephones on tables and theatre upstairs — fi rst approached possible landlords with their concept they were met with skepticism. Today, the venue sets this previously sleepy corner abuzz from early lunches till the early morning.

The same has happened to the Foreshore’s Pier Place with the opening of Burger King, on the ground fl oor

of the new commercial premises of Grand Parade Investments. Says Andrew: “This type of retail is probably achieving rates of R250- to R300/m², but it is also now set to stimulate an area that was quite stagnant and quiet.” And where other rentals may, for now, still be up for grabs and offer great rewards to the right retailers.

And in demand are buildings that fall into South African Property Owners Association’s (SAPOA’s) P-grade rating – the cream of the crop.

The Cape Town CBD boasts just under 25% of all P- and A-grade offi ce space in the City. According to the most recent SAPOA quarterly report, the average A-grade rental is R100/m² (up from R97.50/m² in the fi rst quarter of this year.) However, P-grade in the Central City is looking at rentals of R185/m² (for example, in Old Mutual and FirstRand Bank’s joint venture, Portside, on the corners of Bree and Hans Strijdom Streets, which recently achieved a 5 Green Star SA Offi ce Design rating from the Green Building Council of South Africa), and R160/m² at 22 Bree (law fi rm Bowman Gilfi llan’s new building.) Currently under construction, both buildings are set to welcome their new tenants during the course of the next six months.

But what about the stories in the press about vacancies in the Central City? Andrew

admits that these do exist, but points out that this often happens in older buildings that still claim A- or even B-grade status, but in terms of SAPOA’s rating (see box) just don’t make the mark and without serious renovations and revamp, never will.

Explains Andrew: “You can have a building such as The Terraces (34 Bree Street), where Growthpoint is achieving rentals of R110-120/m², but just 200m down the road there is a building that was great in its heyday, but hasn’t been upgraded in decades. Its occupancy currently stands at only 30% which means that even at it’s R85/m² asking it’s still considered to be too high for the condition of the building. It’s stuck back in the 1970s when it was built. The modern trend is for hot desking, green park environments, trendy and open plan.

“Certainly the new buildings coming on line are built to state-of-the-art standards, but you can do amazing things with old buildings too – just look at the brilliant transformation of Newspaper House in St George’s Mall.”

GRADE P (ALSO KNOWN AS AAA):Top quality, modern space which is generally a pace-setter in establishing rentals. Includes the most recent generation of building services, ample parking, a prestige lobby, and good views or environment.

GRADE A:Generally not older than 15 years, or has had a major renovation with high-quality fi nishes (including good lobby fi nish, attractive street environment, safety & security); air conditioning; adequate on-site parking; and achieveable market rental near the top end of the area’s range.

GRADE B:Generally older buildings with accommodation and fi nishes close to modern standards as a result of refurbishments and renovations; air conditioning; on-site parking if possible.

GRADE C:Buildings with older-style fi nishes, services and building systems. May have airconditioning and/or on-site parking.

The A to P of offi ce gradesThe following standards are set by the South African Property Owners Association in terms of grading buildings:

Left: Food Lover’s Market in the old Newspaper House. Right: Portside rises — an artist’s impression.

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One of the ways in which the Central City rises to new challenges is to conceptualise, test and roll out

public awareness campaigns, available to its stakeholders to start, but some of which are now being requested as open source material by other centres across the country.

“We have achieved our original mandate to establish the Cape Town Central City as having South Africa’s oldest and most successful CBD,” says the CCID’s Chief Operations Officer, Tasso Evangelinos. “But given tough economic conditions and many social challenges (from joblessness to rapid urbanisation), you can never say your work is done.”

Cape Town’s Central City now attracts over 350 000 commuters every day, drawn by its many facilities ranging from business hubs to government offices, and educational institutes to hospitals. Hundreds of thousands of visitors – for business and travel – plus people simply seeking to survive and to establish a better quality of life, cross its streets every year.

“We constantly have to develop innovative ways to add value through service delivery on the ground – in the way we interact with our stakeholders and partners as well as how we communicate with all the people we are mandated to help,” says Tasso.

A number of the CCID’s campaigns have evolved from best practice examples gleaned from overseas and translated into workable solutions in a uniquely South African situation, while others are the brainchildren of the on-the-ground team. Exercising every opportunity, the campaigns include well-designed traditional media such as brochures and posters, complemented by digital media in turn underpinned by tools such as Google Analytics reports.

Campaigns have ranged from waging war on waste to highlighting public safety initiatives. Depending on the requirements, each campaign usually falls within a specific department – Security, Urban Management or Social Development.

No detour in deliveryCentral City Campaigns:

The CCID was set up nearly thirteen years ago to help transform the Cape Town Central City into a safe, clean and caring environment. To see this materialise, numerous campaigns have been developed along the way for use by the CBD

community.City Views sums up those currently in operation.

Bay watchEver mindful of the Central City’s need to develop and encourage the use of public transport, the CCID and the City have also always been mindful of the needs of disabled drivers and motorcyclists. Recent research undertaken by the CCID revealed that over 140 new motorcycle bays and at least 42 bays for disabled drivers could be created – without taking away any existing bays. With the full recommended rollout currently under review by the City, a number of new disabled and motorcycle bays have already been demarcated by the City’s Roads Department across the CBD.

Street [numbering] wiseHow often have you found yourself at an in-tersection in town, looking for an address but not sure which way to go? And if it’s tough for locals, image what it’s like for visitors?

A first for a CBD in South Africa (and the only one to date), the Central City is follow-ing the example of numerous cities abroad. In 2012, the CCID researched a street names and numbering project based on producing more informative street signs incorporating street numbers. In collaboration with the City’s Roads Department, the first of these have now been rolled out at 17 intersections along Bree Street, with Loop and Long Streets next in line for their makeovers.

Stash it, don’t flash itThis is the catchy tagline of a campaign that has been hugely successful in raising public aware-ness about not leaving valuables in plain sight in vehicles. In other words, making the public aware of situations that could arise, just at they would in any international city.

Aimed mainly at motorists who park in the CBD, a retro-cool poster was designed to re-mind drivers and passengers that even a pair of shoes or a small bag left on a seat (let alone a laptop) could result in smashed windows and plenty of hassle and expense at the end of a busy day.

Launched in December last year, 800 street pole posters were installed in the CBD over a three-month period to publicise this cam-paign. The CCID also approached parking garages for their support, with Growthpoint

Properties being the first to come to the party, putting up posters in their Picbel Parkade and Golden Acre centres. Another 300 posters have been put up on retail outlet windows.

STAY SAFE

KEEP IT CLEAN

Nipping waste in the butt Along with the importation of the latest cleaning equipment such as its trademark red sweepers seen on the streets since March this year, the CCID’s urban management team has declared war on ciggie butts on clean pavements. In 2011, its pilot programme to place 100 cigarette bins in strategic public places was so successful that an additional 200 bins were ordered — also incorporating a more robust, four-sided design. In a Cape Town first, permission has been obtained from the City Council for these to carry sponsored messaging.

But what do you do when no ciggie bins are in sight? There’s still no excuse! The latest must-have accessory for litter-conscious locals is a neat smoker’s pouch. With cool lime and white colours on the outside, inside is a fire-proof lining that locks in both waste and odour. The pouch has been designed to fit easily into a pocket or handbag until its stompie and ash contents can be disposed of appropriately.

From an initial order of 35 000, 10 000 pouches have already been distributed at traffic intersections during peak traffic hours. Another 10 000 were snapped up during lunch hours, and the final 15 000 were distributed

at office buildings throughout the CBD. These handy little accessories also carry the CCID’s all-hours security number.

“The ultimate objective of this project is not only to reduce litter, but to heighten the level of environmental awareness within the Cen-tral City through an accompanying campaign that targets retailers and corporates and deals with broader issues such as illegal dumping,” says Richard Beesley, manager of the CCID’s Urban Management team.

“Keeping the litter-prevention message constantly in the public eye is essential to addressing environmental pollution in a proac-tive way.”

The pocket-sized ashtrays have proved to be a big hit with City smokers

The “Stash it, don’t flash it” campaign has reduced car break-ins by creating public awareness

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Noise complaints

Loud music or noisy dogs driving you barking mad? Here’s how to address the problem:

1. Log a call at the City of Cape Town’s 24-hour emergency centre: 021 596 1999.

2. Always ask for and keep the call reference number.

3. Call more than once if there is no response, quoting the reference number each time.

4. If the noise persists, call the Environment Health Department between 08h00 and 16h00 on 021 514 4136, quoting the reference number.

5. You can also email [email protected] or [email protected]

6. Note that you’ll be asked to give a sworn af-fi davit with any report submitted.

Events and fi lm shoots

Film crews are generally highly professional, but even the best plans can go awry. Should this happen:


2. Call the City of Cape Town’s Events Offi ce between 08h00 and 16h00 on 021 417 4035 or email [email protected] or [email protected]

3. Call the City of Cape Town’s Film Shoots offi ce between 08h00 and 16h00 on 021 417 4025 or email [email protected]. Alter-natively you can also call Anthony Smith on 084 572 0290 or Terrence Isaacs on the 24-hour number: 084 900 0145.

4. Always ask for and keep the reference number.

Sedan taxis

Double parking, or parking on yellow lines, mak-ing you see red?


2. Always ask for and keep a reference number.3. If the problem persists email Eugene Trussel

at the traffi c department: [email protected]

Liquor licences

Objecting to the proposed opening of a venue, or an application for licence renewal?

1. Review liquor licence applications on the Community Police Forum website atwww.capetowncpf.co.za

2. Compile a detailed complaint, providing photo-graphic evidence, times and dates, where applicable.

3. Email your complaint to: Area Liquor Forum ([email protected]) Liquor Authority ([email protected]) SAPS Designated Liquor offi ce [email protected]) Ward Councillor Dave Bryant (Dave.Bryant@

capetown.gov.za).

SHOW YOU CARE

Give ResponsiblyFour years ago, the CCID’s Social Development department began promoting awareness about responsible giving and the detrimental long-term effects of ad-hoc donations to people begging on the streets. It was particularly aware that many Capetonians wanted to help those clearly in dire straits and to this end it devised the “Give Responsibly” campaign. Initially encouraging people to donate time, money and goods (like food and clothing) to registered NGOs rather than giving handouts, the campaign has evolved signifi cantly since December 2012 when it introduced a quick-and-easy way to make an online donation too. Each SMS with the word “Give” sent to 38088 transfers a R10 donation to the CCID’s NGO partners. These manage proven interventions, ranging from job rehabilitation projects to night shelters.

The campaign was recently enhanced by real-life stories printed on brochures with vinyl stickers, accompanied by fl yers handed out at traffi c intersections and the erection of 800 eye-catching street pole posters across the CBD.

Watch this space: Doing it together A joint initiative of the CCID’s Social Development and Security depart-ments is a brand new campaign to be launched soon that reaffi rms the “Give Responsibly” message as an alternative to giving to people directly on the streets. It will also give advice on how to deal with the situation when begging becomes aggressive should you encounter this be-haviour. This public awareness campaign with info on Giving Responsibly as well as safety tips, includes a brochure, a triangular table talker ideal for restaurants and retailers, and a decal for shop windows to strengthen the message.

Information at handA handy “Useful Numbers” fridge magnet has also been produced, with over 5 000 already distributed to people ranging from retailers to local residents. Offering up not only the CCID’s 24-hour safety and security number along with numbers for services provided by the City of Cape Town and SAPS, the reverse comes with added-value scanable QR codes of these numbers for smart phone users (see page 3 of this issue to scan these numbers to your own phone.) ALso take a look at the box on this page (Who’re you going to call?) to fi nd out who does what in the Central City and who to call when you have a specifi c problem.

Alcohol & Drug Helpline0800 435 748 Cable Theft0800 222 771 Disaster Risk Management080 911 4357021 597 6000 (24 hrs) Prepaid Electricity Meters0800 220 440 Traffi c Signal Faults0860 001 948 Metro Police0860 765 423

Traffi c Police0860 765 423 Refuse Collection, Water Issues, Street Lights and Electricity0860 103 089 Law Enforcement021 596 1999 (24 hrs) Social Development: Children

0800 220 250 Social Development: Adults0800 872 201

USEFUL NUMBERS

SHOPPING LIST

Note: Only use non permanent marker

TURN OVER

for QR codes

TURN OVER

for QR codes

CCID 24 hour safety and security number:082 415 7127SAPS CENTRAL CITY

CITY OF CAPE TOWN SERVICES

021 467 8001/2 EMERGENCY

107 / 021 480 7700 (24 hrs)

ambulance, health, noise & fi re(107 from landlines only)

www.capetowncid.co.za 021 419 1881 / [email protected]

(24 hrs)

* Please note these numbers are applicable to the CBD only.

Would you like to know more?For more information on any of these campaigns, or to obtain your own collateral, please contact Aziza Patandin on 021 419 1881 or email [email protected] . To see open source material as it is made available, go to the Media Resources section of our web-site at www.capetowncid.co.za

STAY SAFE ON OUR STREETSGIVE RESPONSIBLY

For a night’s

shelter

18 years or olderthe haven 2 Napier Street, T: 021 425 4700 or 20 Selkirk Street, District Six, T: 021 465 1310

A woman with childrenst anne’s 48 Balfour Street, T: 021 448 6792

If you’re a familythe ark 5 Old National Road, Faure, T: 021 843 3927

For a shower

A boy under 17 yearsthe homestead Chapel Street,T: 021 461 7470

salesians institute Youth Projects Corner of Somerset and Chiappini Street, T: 021 425 1450

A girl under 17 yearsons Plek 4 Albertus Street, T: 021 465 4829

If you’re an adultthe haven See details above

the Carpenter’s shop 14A Roeland Street, T: 021 461 5508

For Clean Clothes or a blanket

the Carpenter’s shop ** 14A Roeland StreetT: 021 461 5508

the haven See details on the left

For a CoFFee or a meal

service Dining room82 Canterbury Street, T: 021 465 2390Coffee at 07h00Lunch at 11h30

st george’s Cathedral 5 Wale Street, T: 021 424 7360Meals 09h00 - 13h30

For meDiCal assistanCe

robbie nurock Day hospital 89 Buitenkant Street, T: 021 461 1124

somerset hospital Corner Beach and Lower Portswood Road,T: 021 402 6911

hope street Dentist Hope Street,T: 021 465 4017

reproductive health Clinic (for hiV and tb) 3 Dorp Street, T: 021 483 4662

For skills DeVeloPment or a job oPPortunitY

the Carpenter’s shop See details on the left

straatwerk Cnr Rose and Castle Street, T: 021 425 0140

iF You neeD Counselling

the Carpenter’s shop See details on the left

scalabrini Centre 47 Commercial Street,T: 021 465 6433

the haven See details on the left

iF You’re a reFugee in neeD oF assistanCe

scalabrini Centre 47 Commercial Street,T: 021 465 6433

iF You’re a Former oFFenDer or Your sPouse is in Prison

niCro 4 Buitensingel Street, T: 021 462 0017

iF You neeD helP oVerComing a Drug aDDiCtion

Cape town Drug Counselling Centre1 Roman Road, Observatory,T: 021 447 8026

iF You neeD legal assistanCe

legal aid 3rd Floor, South African Reserve Bank, 60 St George’s Mall, T: 021 426 4126

lawyers for human rights 4th Floor, Poyntons Building, 34 Burg Street,T: 021 424 8561

to ContaCt a CCiD soCial DeVeloPment FielDworker

CCiD social Development34 Bree Street, T: 021 419 1881

iF You’Ve been ViCtim oF Crime

saPs Cnr Buitenkant & Albertus Street, T: 021 467 8001/2

the CarPenter’s shoP is involved in the rehabilitation of street people, providing them with skills training in carpentry and auto detailing as well as a place to wash every day14A Roeland StreetT: 021 461 5508 www.tcs.org.za

the haVen is a night shelter for homeless adults, providing them with a clean bed and a meal and shelter.20 Selkirk Street, District Six and 2 Napier Street, Green Point T: 021 465 1310 or 021 421 6219www.haven.org.za

salesian institute Youth ProjeCtsprovides education, skills training and reha-bilitation to vulnerable youth.2 Somerset RoadT: 021 425 1450www.salesians.org.za

straatwerkfocuses on the rehabili-tation of street people, helping them improve their circumstances by offering structured employment opportu-nities.T: 021 425 0140www.straatwerk.org.za

streetsmart partners with local restaurants to offer a service where you can add R5 on to your bill, which is then distributed to local children’s charities focusing on homelessness.411 MSK House, Cnr Buitengracht and Riebeeck StreetT: 021 418 0261www.streetsmart.org.za

u-turn works to uplift street people – by offering meal vouchers, shelter, training and rehabilitation.155 2nd Avenue, KenilworthT: 021 674 6119www.homeless.org.za

western CaPe street ChilDrens’ Forum is a network of organisations in the province, working together to provide practical solutions to the issue of children living, working and begging on the street.http://sites.google.com/site/wcscfsa

Youth solutions aFriCa offers shelter and skills training for young people and adults living on the street or at risk of going back to

the street.Pickwick Street,Salt RiverT: 082 803 5820www.safyouth.org

the homesteaD is a shelter for male street children that provides food, accommodation and is involved in an effective re-integration programme for the boys under its care.150 Strand Street (HQ)T: 021 419 9763www.homestead.org.za

ons Plek is a shelter that helps female street children. Like the Homestead, it provides shelter, food, accommodation for girls, and also runs a re-integration programme.4 Albertus StreetT: 021 465 4829www.onsplek.org.za

serViCe Dining room offers meals to the homeless and needy for as little as 5c.82 Canterbury StreetT: 021 456 2390www.servicedining room.org.za

who do i contact for more information, additional safety tips or extra brochures?

Please contact us directly at

021 419 1881(during office hours) or at [email protected]

I’d love to be part ofWhat can I do?a bIgger solutIon.

There are many organisations in the city – focused specifically on helping people who live on the street – who could benefit from your time, your money, your skills. Helping them helps the homeless. Call them now to introduce yourself.

www.capetowncid.co.za

remember

• Be firm. Make eye contact. • Seek help if you need it. • And once you’re safe, be part of

the solution. • You can say no to begging. • But remember to say yes to hope,

humanity and being part of a bigger solution.

a guide to social services in Cape town

No one likes to believe that they might one day find themselves living on the streets. It’s not a possibility any of us would like to imagine, let alone experience. If, for whatever reason, you do find yourself homeless on the streets of Cape Town, here’s where you can go for help.

help forthe homeless

who do i call if i feel intimidated?

If you are in the CCID area, look out for a CCID public safety officer

to accompany you to a safe place. OR

For immediate assistance 24/7 call

082 415 7127

If you are outside the CCID area, call the main South

African Police Service number:

10111

SAPS Central City:

021 467 8001/2

OR

unsafe?feelIng

Who’re you going to call?The Cape Town Central City falls under the City’s Subcouncil16, Ward 77 and its City representative is Councillor Dave Bryant. The following is a quick-reference “101 guide” of services offered by the City of Cape Town to this Ward should you need a particular problem dealt with.

“Give Responsibly” features real-life stories and a SMS donation option

The rollout of the Street Numbering project

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WHAT’S ON August/September 2013

The City Views Guide to

in the Central City

Feel the warmth

Dispelling the winter blues in the Central City can be as simple as taking a brisk walk through The Company’s Garden, followed by a steaming cappuccino while you browse glossy magazines and catch up on the world via free Wi-Fi.

(Pick up a b-guided>™coffee guide booklet, or browse online at www.b-guided.co.za to discover superb blends and brilliant baristas.)

East City Alley

An alley way on Harrington Street in The Fringe may seem an unlikely place to morph into everything from an outdoor cinema to an early morning yoga sessions. Find out what’s in store. www.facebook.com/EastCityAlley

Bath bliss

Kick start your circulation at the Central City’s own Turkish Baths, built in 1908. Alternate be-tween the sauna, steam room, warm room and a cold pool and fi nally a nap on the day bed. Long Street Baths (Orange Street end), Cape Town.

Women: Monday, Thursday and Saturday 9:00 —18:00; Tuesday 09:00 —13:00. Men: Tuesday 13:00 – 19:00; Wednesday and Friday 09:00 —18:00; Sunday 8:00 —12:00. For more info call 021 400 3302

Grub on the go

Food trucks are ideal for grabbing a quick al fresco bite. Third-generation Napoletan chef Luca Castiglione offers authentic rustic Italian food and can usually be found outside Charly’s Bakery (Harrington Square) on Thursdays.

[email protected], Cape Town Food Trucks 082 502 3014

Earthfair Food Market

Upper St George’s Mall, opposite St George’s Cathedral, provides foodie fi xes.

From 11:00 —15:00 on Thursdays. www.earthfairmarket.co.za or email [email protected]

Moonlight Mass

Moonlight mass is a casual night bicycle ride starting at the Green Point Circle on every full moon. It began originally as a social experiment on Twitter, and now the ride attracts hundreds of cyclists who show off their toned mus-cles afterwards on Long Street. No bike? No problem. The website lists about a dozen rental enterprises. www.moonlightmass.co.za.

First Thursdays Cape Town

On the fi rst Thursday of every month, the Cen-tral City’s streets become one big museum and emporium like no other. Walk between galleries until 21:00 for an evening of art, entertainment and culture.

Consult the online map, and work your way around from there. www.facebook.com/events/552771004761428/

21-31 August

Open Design Cape Town Festival From 21-31 August, Cape Town hosts the inaugural session of a ten-day event set up to create a more accessible space in which to appreciate design.

See www.opendesignct.com or fi nd more on Twitter (@opendesignct), Facebook (opendesignct) and Instagram (opendesignct).

14 —22 September

Creative Week Cape Town Creative Week Cape Town 2013 – a crowd-sourced calendar of creative-minded events – runs from 14 —22 September. Follow all The Fringe-planned events or add an event of your own. The 35th annual Loerie Awards, incorporating events such as the International Seminar of Creativity at the City Hall and the Pendoring awards, add to the buzz. Two black-tie, red-carpet awards evenings (fol-lowed by agency parties in Long Street) are part of the sizzling line-up.

Go to creativeweekct.co.za for the whole programme; get Pendoring awards tickets on www.pendoring.co.za.

Enjoy these activities throughout the year in the Central City.

YEAR ROUND

Extended until 31 October

The Rocky Horror Show This risqué musical celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, so get into costume for the special dress-up evenings on 9 and 23 August and 6 September and stand a chance to win a prize. Note, the production is un-suitable for children younger than 16. Performances run Tuesday to Fridays at 20:00, Saturdays 16:00 and 20:00, Sundays 17:30.

Tickets (R90 — R230) from Compu-ticket (http://online.computicket.com) or the Fugard Theatre box offi ce on 021 461 4554 or visit www.thefugard.com

14 August to 17 November

Against the grain Explore the work of fi ve Western Cape wood sculptors: working for many years in often diffi cult condi-tions, artists Isaac Makeleni, Ishmael Thyssen, Shepherd Mbanya, Timothy Mafenuka, and Thami Kiti have all produced imaginative and skillful works. From 14 August to 17 November 2013.

National Gallery, Government Avenue, The Company’s Garden. Open daily 10h00 —17h00. Tel: 021 481 3970. Adults R30, 6 —18 years R15, SA students and pensioners R15, family ticket R75, under 5s free.

In Tick Tock – the Mouse & the Clock, Morris Mouse visits his cousin on the other side of the overgrown garden. Especially for children aged 5-12.

From 21 — 30 September, Monday to Friday: 11:0O, 12:00 & 15:00, Saturday 12:00 & 15:30, Sunday 12:00 & 15:30.

Light and life will have you imagining that you are travelling at the speed of light for hundreds of thousands of years. For teenagers and adults.

From 21 September—1 December, Monday to Friday 14:00, Tuesday evening 20:00 (plus sky talk), Saturday 14:30 and Sunday 14:30.

Do the stars infl uence your life? Almost everyone knows what star sign they were born under. Where did these beliefs originate and, more important, does astrology actually work?

For teenagers and adults, 23 — 30 September, Monday - Friday 13:00.

Planetarium, 25 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town | Tel: 021 481 3900. Adults (19 years and older) R40, children, students and SA pensioners R20. |www.iziko.org.za/museums/south-african-museum)

From September - December

Spaced outSeptember school holidays got you in a spin? The Planetarium offers something for all ages.

8-10 August

Fashion fl ashFashionistas can fl aunt their stuff dur-ing Cape Town Fashion Week, at the CTICC from 8 —10 August. Join fashion

design icons and up-and-coming talent as they unveil their 2013 spring and summer collections.

Keep updated via the Cape Town Fashion Council, based in The Fringe (http://ctfc.co.za)

11-28 September

Down memory laneIf you fancy some nostalgic mo-ments, visit The Photographers Gallery za & ErdmannContempo-rary to view Günther Komnick’s Cape Town — Memories of the ‘60s. Open 11 —28 September.

63 Shortmarket Street, Cape Town Tue-Fri 10:00 — 17:00, Sat 11:00 — 14:00 www.erdmanncontemporary.co.za; [email protected] 072 356 7056 021 422 2762

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