2002- 2007

Urban regeneration project to reverse the economic and environmental decline of an important civic, educational and business district of the city. Appointed by the City to prepare an urban design framework and implement the project. The primary focus was to build public-private partnerships, stimulate investment in the area, revitalise the depressed ground floor retail along transportation routes and promote the development of student accommodation and other residential components.

The project implementation, carried out in association with MMA architects, included the provision of new public spaces, upgrading and widening of sidewalks, parking, lighting , and public transport amenities to improve the character and liveability of the area.
Legible connections with the surrounding districts are defined and people are encouraged to use and enjoy the public environment through the creation of a system of places built in previously derelict or “lost spaces”.

Two specific sub-projects were the creation of the Wits Gateway to act as a catalyst for the integration of Wits University into Braamfontein; and the development of a citizen-friendly information and communication centre at the Johannesburg Metropolitan Council premises.

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