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TALK OF THE TOWN @CapeTownCCID #CityViews CityViewsCapeTown CapeTownCCID #TRENDING to offer residents a vibrant environment downtown, and we also highlight how in which to live and work, with world- stakeholders can contribute towards class infrastructure and technology, and a safer Central City (see below). #ShowYouCare also a sound return on their investment. As mentioned before, the CBD is a Cape Town’s CBD also boasts 51 bars popular destination for those who want and clubs, over 153 restaurants, 26 art to have a good time. In highlighting IS A FREE CAPE TOWN CENTRAL galleries and many other night-time this element, we cast the spotlight venues. So, it’s no surprise that it is also CITY COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER on Infecting the City, Cape Town’s a popular destination for those who want PUBLISHED BY THE CAPE TOWN popular public arts festival that returns to “play”. CENTRAL CITY IMPROVEMENT this November, further enhancing Inspired by this, we’ve dedicated our downtown’s growing and vibrant DISTRICT (CCID), A NON-PROFIT this Spring issue of City Views to the art scene. For six days, public spaces COMPANY. IT IS THE CCID’S VISION downtown lifestyle – living, working will be transformed into outdoor and playing in the CBD. On page 6, entertainment venues showcasing an The CCID’s annual “Show you TO ENSURE THAT THE CENTRAL CITY care” campaign, aimed at raising we reveal in detail the key findings of array of inspiring art forms. There are IS SAFE, CLEAN, CARING AND R100K for the CBD’s homeless the survey, which were published in more details on page 4. community, officially concludes OPEN FOR BUSINESS FOR ALL DOWNTOWN the CCID’s State of Cape Town Central In our last issue, we appealed to you to at the end of October. However, WHO USE IT, WHETHER THEY LIVE, City Report 2018 – A year in review, help us raise R100K for the homeless we will welcome donations big or elaborating on the likes, dislikes and WORK OR PLAY HERE, OR ARE LIFESTYLE TAKES through our “Show you care” campaign, small until the end of the year. If concerns of people who choose to live aimed at making life a little easier you’d like to donate via SnapScan, PASSING THROUGH. in the heart of the City Centre. CENTRE STAGE for those who live on the street. We snap here. You can also pay via One of the “likes” is the Company’s are grateful for your donations, and EFT (www.showyoucare.co.za) www.facebook.com/ Tasso Evangelinos Garden, the national treasure that is heartened by the response of the and PayPal (https://paypal.me/ CityViewsCapeTown CEO OF THE CCID downtown residents’ most popular hundreds of retailers who agreed to CCIDShowYouCare). public space. Fittingly, on page 5 display “table talkers” in their venues. PUBLISHED BY we write about a guided tour of the On page 7, we profile four retailers that The Cape Town Central City Our downtown continues garden’s trees and how they reflect our showed care and won an opportunity Improvement District (CCID) to offer residents a culture- interesting and complex past. to be featured in City Views. 13th floor, , rich, dynamic environment in Cnr Long St & Hans Strijdom Ave, which to live and work. The wide array of CBD eateries also As usual, we welcome new retailers to Cape Town, 8001 contribute to the Central City’s allure, our downtown, and we’ve also listed www.capetownccid.org Findings from the Cape Town Central and on page 4 we ask Executive a range of interesting, upcoming CBD www.facebook.com/CapeTownCCID City Improvement District’s (CCID) Mayor Dan Plato to spill the beans on events that you are bound to enjoy as WE’D 021 286 0830 latest dipstick residential survey his culinary haunts. Safety is a key warmer weather ups our mood. We LOVE TO HEAR indicate that our downtown continues concern for those who live, work or visit wish you a wonderful spring season. Produced by the CCID FROM YOU! Communications department

stakeholders in the CBD to help to Share your feedback on this EDITORIAL (CCID) issue by emailing Communications manager: bridge this gap by being our eyes and [email protected] CBD STAKEHOLDERS CAN HELP ears.” They can also get involved in Sharon Sorour-Morris Editor: Simangele (Sims) Mzizi community projects by: Managing editor: Aziza Patandin TO FIGHT CRIME IN THE CBD 1. Being proactive about security Online coordinator: Scott Arendse “We encourage businesses and DESIGN (INFESTATION) CBD stakeholders can help to fight commercial property owners to not Account manager: Melissa Sherwin crime and make a difference by doing only deploy their security personnel incidents or suspicious activity, Art director: Sam Bainbridge three simple things, says CCID Safety inside their buildings and in the foyer we’ll be able to assist within minutes Designer: Nicole Nell as all CCID Public Safety Officers www.infestation.co.za & Security manager Muneeb “Mo” but they should also station security (PSOs) on foot and in vehicles are in 021 461 8601 Hendricks. personnel outside so they’re able to deter and monitor criminal activity,” constant radio contact with our 24/7 CONTRIBUTORS While all businesses have “resource says Mo. control room.” Content: Simangele Mzizi, Sharon issues”, Mo says the reality is that the Sorour-Morris, Irvine Partners CCID’s Safety & Security department, as 2. Using the CCID’s 24-hour 3. Getting involved in community Photography: Scott Arendse, well as its primary safety partners, the City emergency number projects Ed Suter, Sharon Sorour-Morris, of Cape Town’s Law Enforcement agency Businesses and commercial property “We all need to be part of the solution,” A4 Arts Foundation, Infecting the City, and the South African Police Service owners should also ensure their says Mo. He encourages Central City The Fugard Theatre, Anita Reed, CCID SAFETY & SECURITY MANAGER (SAPS), have limitations. “It is impossible security personnel use the CCID’s businesses to come on board and Jimmy Laubscher International, MO HENDRICKS WITH CCID OFFICERS AND A MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC for us to be on every corner in the CBD. It 24-hour emergency number: 082 415 support projects that are geared to Nina Holmes, Bruce Sutherland, is, however, possible for our community of 7127. “By using our number to report www.jacklemkus.com uplifting the area.

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SAFETY & SECURITY CCID-funded Chrysalis Academy student ATM Fraud Project With City Law Rendered Responded City traffic ambassadors working in the ambassadors were involved Conducted 23 090 Enforcement (LE), Dealt with public & to 144 wardens issued Company’s Garden issued 1 017 in 85 crime prevention crime prevention made 81 arrests, and 57 illegal vehicle medical 4 351 fines to a warnings, assisted the public efforts, assisted the public initiatives and issued issued 3 351 fines to trading assistance & rescue total of 2 729 times and were involved in 10 626 times and issued 6 701warnings a total of R1 886 950 offences 300 times callouts R2 728 000 277 crime prevention efforts 345 warnings Brought to you by the Cape Town Central City Improvement District (CCID) Spring 2019 3

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AMBULANCE, HEALTH, STAY NOISE & FIRE 107 / 021 480 7700 Signature Lux Hotel by ONOMO (24 hours) The Signature Lux Hotel by ONOMO Hotels joins several hotels 107 from landlines only that have opened in the Central City this year. The group says it’s embracing what the New Age SAPS CENTRAL CITY traveller has been demanding: 021 467 8001/2 affordability, freedom, and quality. (24 hours) THE SIGNATURE LUX HOTEL 31A Heerengracht St 087 688 0396 www.signatureluxhotels.com SERVICES Q&A WITH ANTHONY BEUKES, ASSISTANT STORE SHOP INCIDENT REPORTING & ENQUIRIES Goodleaf MANAGER OF THE LEVI’S OUTLET STORE The Cape Town CBD is arguably Refuse collection, ahead of most South African water issues, street lights What motivated the move to the CBD? What’s special about this Levi’s branch? downtowns with its wide range of and electricity faults Increased foot traffic was the main Besides providing excellent service, retailers. Now it boasts SA’s first 0860 103 089 reason. We have a lot of customers we’re the only Levi’s factory shop in commercial cannabis shop that passing by, for example, going to the the CBD. This means our items are Traffic signal faults sells premium cannabidiol (CBD) MyCiTi bus station on Adderley St, reasonably priced. For example, at 0860 001 948 the Station Deck or the train station. the Levi’s store at the V&A Waterfront, products. you’ll find the price of a pair of jeans 37 Buitenkant St Prepaid electricity meters What is it like working in the starts at R1 000, but in our store Central City? 021 003 9618 0800 220 440 customers will find jeans starting www.goodleaf.co.za The vibe is excellent here in town. at R449. Cable theft Previously, I was at and the Shop 9, Foreshore Place ANTHONY BEUKES, LEVI’S 0800 222 771 store was in an enclosed mall but now ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER it’s totally the opposite. (Absa Building), 4 Adderley St Disaster Risk www.levi.co.za Management For more eateries in the 080 911 4357 Central City, visit the CCID 021 597 6000 (24 hours) “Now a further six new developments website and search our worth in excess of R968 million have “Explore” section for a CCID PRESENTS ANNUAL been reported in 2019 thus far.” specific venue. Cape Town was seeing more spending www.capetownccid.org SOCIAL CONCERNS in the CBD in general, Kane noted – Alcohol & Drug Helpline REPORT ON THE CENTRAL since 2006, property valuations had climbed from just over R6bn to close to 0800 435 748 R43bn in 12 years. Social Development: CITY ECONOMY Highlighting the themes of the report, EAT Children which included resilience and the 0800 220 250 Sustained confidence in the CBD’s At the event, held at Southern Sun The city’s emergence as the tech capital of Grub & Vine development potential is reflected Cullinan, highlights from the CCID’s Africa, Kane said the rise of Cape Town Social Development: Having cut his teeth in London’s in the amount of new property seventh report on the CBD economy, as a digital city of note had had huge Adults benefits for the CBD. Michelin-starred kitchens and developments that have been The State of Cape Town Central City 0800 872 201 locally at La Colombe, Chef Matt reported this year despite a tight Report 2018 – A year in review (SCCR), Guest speaker Louw Barnardt, award- economy, CCID chairperson Rob were presented, as well as key findings winning entrepreneur and MD of Manning has opened his own CCID Social Department Kane told a gathering of influential since its release in July 2019. Outsourced CFO, said new technology restaurant that serves refined 082 563 4289 bistro-style fare. business and property movers Kane said the most significant was changing the way business could and shakers at the CCID’s annual indicator of investor confidence in be done, ensuring better productivity 103 Bree St and streamlined efficiency. Barnardt, BYLAW & TRAFFIC Business Breakfast in September. the CBD was the growth in property 087 898 2207 2018 /Business Partners value of more than R12.2 billion www.grubandvine.co.za INFRINGEMENTS from 2016/17 to R42.860 billion in Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year, said: 2018/2019. “Many companies with their home in the Law Enforcement CBD are leveraging these tech trends Sticky BBQ 021 596 1999 (24 hours) SCCR researcher Sandra Gordon to serve a global client base and build a If you love ribs, wings, burgers, elaborated: “When the report was remote staff compliment that can work Traffic Police milkshakes and a great time, add released in July, it was revealed that from anywhere. Embracing the cloud 0860 765 423 the value of property had soared ensures better productivity, streamlined Sticky BBQ to your list. The outlet by nearly 40%, from R30.628bn in efficiency, higher data security and is great for group outings, is child- Metro Police 2016/17 to R42.860bn in 2017/18, more growth and profit possibilities.” friendly and does takeaways. 0860 765 423 CCID CEO TASSO EVANGELINOS (LEFT) with a total of 39 new developments WITH CCID CHAIR ROB KANE, RESEARCH The report is available online at: ECONOMIST SANDRA GORDON AND worth in excess of R13.5bn 196 Long St OUTSOURCED CFO MD LOUW BARNARDT either recently completed, under https://www.capetownccid.org/about- 021 422 2361 ccid/publications/The-State-of-Cape- construction or in the pipeline. www.stickybbq.com Town-Central-City-Report/61 4 CITY VIEWS: YOUR FREE CAPE TOWN CENTRAL CITY NEWSPAPER

PLAY For information about artists and works represented at this year’s event, visit Cape Town Station, the Heerengracht Fountain, www.infectingthecity.com. to St George’s The full festival programme Cathedral and beyond. will be released in October. The festival will comprise INFECTING four routes showcasing 40 local, national, international and collaborative works that will wind their way through the cityscape. There will be two day- time routes from 12h30 to 16h30 and two evening routes from 18h00 THE CITY to 21h00. Art is set to take centre stage once again “Something rare happens when intentional audiences encounter in downtown Cape Town in the form of and experience emotionally charged work alongside those ‘accidentally’ Infecting the City, a public arts festival that passing by, to or from work, having will transform public spaces into spectacular lunch or visiting tourist sites,” says Jay. outdoor entertainment venues, showcasing A PUBLIC PERFORMANCE FROM A PREVIOUS EDITION OF INFECTING THE CITY THE FUNCTION OF ART IN a range of inspiring art forms. PUBLIC SPACES Public art has always been part of ollowing the successful director Jay Pather says it “is also to The festival will also tackle pertinent WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THIS who we are on this continent and in Investec Cape Town Art Fair create atmospheres of cleansing and social issues such as women YEAR’S INFECTING THE CITY this country, given our history of public earlier this year, the Central interiority within these commercially empowerment, with productions that In the past, Infecting the City has ritual, public protest and celebration, City’s growing, vibrant art driven, materialistic spaces”. are not only performed by women seen people experiencing flash mobs Jay notes. Infecting the City is a small Fscene will be further enhanced but also curated and directed by Joining Jay as a curatorial fellow is on St Georges Mall, the Philharmonic attempt at engaging with historical when Infecting the City takes over them. “Women traverse a thin line internationally acclaimed dancer and Orchestra performing inside Cape and contemporary narratives the CBD from 18 to 24 November of security in our public spaces. choreographer of African indigenous Town Station, acrobatics on Thibault relevant to the city and its people. 2019. The six-day festival, hosted Foregrounding these issues in a and cross-cultural dance, Elvis Sibeko, Square, performers suspended from by the Institute for Creative Arts public space is essential. And no who brings extensive experience with tall buildings, opera on the balconies “As our environment becomes more (ICA) in association with The Africa amount of bringing this to the fore traditional African productions. He will of Adderley St and giant puppets trying, riddled with complexities Centre, will infect the CBD with and in public will be enough,” says Jay. be curating two programmes. striding down a rose-strewn and debates around land, poverty, art and challenge people to think Church St. race, safety and security and the differently about urban spaces environment, there is growing and how they are used. Ranging The 2019 programme promises to insularity. But public art creates the from music, theatre, dance, poetry be as thrilling with works ranging circumstances for emotions to be performances and visual art from the entertaining to the highly stirred, and for discussions to take installations, Infecting the City political and conceptual. Included place publicly. Public art combines interacts directly with audiences in this year’s diverse programme the intimacy of art with the public on the street. are top South African and African encounter. artists from Cape Town, Durban, AFRICAN PERFORMANCE AND Johannesburg, the Eastern Cape, “Infecting the City creates a space RITUALS Zimbabwe and Namibia, who will for issues to be raised and debated, This year’s theme emerged from be joined by international acts which is needed in the country, now over 100 proposals. It is work- from the Netherlands, France and more than ever. More than 20 years based in classical African tradition, Switzerland. From vertical dancers into democracy, is still involving an exploration of how on city walls to performance one of the most unequal countries in the world, and spaces where we can African performance and rituals ITC CURATORS JAY PATHER (FAR LEFT), activities in parked cars, Infecting the ELVIS SIBEKO (FAR RIGHT) WITH MEMBERS feel and think together are becoming work inside an urban environment. OF SOUNDZ OF THE SOUTH City 2019 will activate city spaces Festival founding curator and ICA from the , to increasingly important.” A DAY IN THE CULINARY LIFE OF DAN PLATO Are you a regular at the Wimpy? restaurant. But my mother’s home-cooked Favourite Central City restaurants? I love this Wimpy, in particular, because it’s so meals were really a feature of my childhood. Bukhara Cape Town and Mint at Taj Cape Town. central and it has a lovely vibe, especially in the To this day, I still love her braaied chicken, They win hands down. which she always serves with roast potatoes afternoon. I am very partial to Wimpy coffee Do you have a sweet tooth? as well: it is very flavourful. When I was based and vegetables. Oh yes. It’s my downfall! There is nothing in Wale St, when I was Minister of Community What’s usually on the menu for breakfast? Safety in the Western Cape Government, I used better than a good pudding, baked or fridge. I don’t have time to eat breakfast before leaving I am not fussy. I also like sweets … there are to pick up a take-away coffee here quite often, home. I am up at 05h00, arrive at work at 06h15 or my staff would get it for me. From time to always sucking sweets in the mayoral car. EXECUTIVE MAYOR OF and then I have my first cup of coffee. I read the CAPE TOWN, DAN PLATO time, I’d come down for lunch, too. I am also newspapers between 06h15 and 06h45 and Are you a dab hand in the kitchen? fond of the Sunrise Breakfast. Unfortunately listen to the radio to get a gist of the news of the I am too busy now to enjoy breakfast here, In the Plato family, we are all fish lovers. I can day. I am also briefed by my staff, who keep me make a good fish potjie. I use whatever fresh but on a Saturday morning, I sometimes pop in. informed. Then my first meeting usually starts He may be impossibly busy, but even I also love Mariams Kitchen – there is nothing fish I can find – snoek, hake, yellow tail – at 07h00. When I have a moment, I will have a and then add shellfish like crayfish tails, and the Executive , like a good curry-and-rice meal or a good rooti. bite to eat, and I usually have my dinner from the I am also rather partial to Snoekies. calamari. I then add seasonal veggies. I also Dan Plato, has to eat. We caught up previous evening! I often get home after 22h00 like to fry or bake fish in olive oil. It imparts with him at the Wimpy in St Georges Was Wimpy a feature of your childhood? when it is too late to have a big meal, so I bring a great flavour. My trick is this: 10 minutes my supper in to work and have it for breakfast. If Mall and quizzed him on his culinary I think Wimpy is a feature of everyone’s before the fish is due to come out of the oven, I am too busy, I will have it for lunch! preferences in and about town. childhood as it is such an iconic South African I smear yoghurt over it. Try it. It’s delicious! Brought to you by the Cape Town Central City Improvement District (CCID) Spring 2019 5

TOURING THE TREES OF THE COMPANY’S GARDEN The stars of the Company’s Garden are the trees, as SHARON SOROUR-MORRIS “The trees are a discovers on a walking tour of the garden. lasting record of a complex, often difficult, always HE Company’s Garden, Today, some of these trees are the green lung of downtown still standing, linking the city and dynamic , is a national the garden to its heritage, and as southern Africa’s treasure. Not only was it Michael Morris wrote in an article in place in the world.” Tdeclared a National Monument in Weekend Argus, serving as “a lasting THE 200-YEAR-OLD MULBERRY TREE 1962 but today this 3.2ha space is record of a complex, often difficult, a Provincial Heritage Site. It offers always dynamic history of southern a welcome respite from the hustle Africa’s place in the world, and Cape and bustle of the city centre; as The Town’s place in Africa”. Heritage Portal puts it, it is “a place of peace and leisure”. Downtown MAGNIFICENT SPECIMANS residents know this all too well. To be in the company of Clare The latest dipstick residential survey and Riaan, knowledgeable tree done by the CCID revealed it to be lovers who are modern-day tree a favoured inner-city space. whisperers in touch with the Its mainly due to the charm magic trees impart to our world, bestowed by the trees, and one is inspiring. Clare speaks of lovely morning in September, I find “magnificent specimans” when myself studying them intently, on a describing the trees, and when she guided walking tour of South Africa’s leads us to the imposing Outeniqua yellow wood (Podocarpus falcatus), oldest garden, curated by Kate Crane TOUR CURATOR KATE CRANE BRIGGS TOUR LEADER CLARE BURGESS (FAR RIGHT) Briggs of Culture Connect, and led which horticulturists believe by well-known landscape artist Clare predates the garden and is as much Burgess, with esteemed arborist as 380 years old, we get her drift. PLEASING SYMMETRY background. “They are actually Edible fruit still appear every Riaan van Zyl. “When I take students on a tree tour, we do what I call an obligatory tree a species of duck!” she laughs. autumn. We pass the VOC Vegetable While the birth of the garden can hug,” she says. “We stand around Garden, with its pleasing symmetry. Much of the garden’s character Then the tour ends, and it’s time to be traced back to 1644, the first the trunk and hug the tree and see Modelled on a more than three- is set by Government Avenue, a leave. But what a privilege to spend crops of the garden we know how many arms can embrace it. century-old layout, its main objective National Monument, and its oak time here in what Morris describes today were planted in 1652 by Jan This giant is probably a six-person was to serve as an educational trees that stand sentry. The avenue as “this breathing vestige of the van Riebeeck’s master gardener, tree.” Adds Riaan: “If you want to garden. Hedges, fences and trellises was originally lined with citrus trees early days of global exchange and Hendrik Boom. He laid out a fruit and discover happiness, you have to demarcate its various levels but that did not fare well. Oaks were the interplay of ideas, science, vegetable garden, and a herb and reconnect to nature, and with trees sadly its scope has been severely then planted, including Turkish and specimens and people”. medicinal garden. Once these were specifically. Try to tune in with your diminished since the 2018 drought English oaks, to eventually provide established, he started planting oak senses when you’re standing under when the Company’s Garden water vessels in which to mature wine. “It and pine trees and roses, irrigated a tree, make that connection.” supply was cut off. didn’t work out as the oaks grew too from freshwater springs. fast and the wood was porous.” GARDEN DAY We move on to the delightful Wijnappel, the first apple cultivar BREATHING VESTIGE Celebrate Garden Day on successfully cultivated here and On and on we go: there’s the 20 October by hanging out recently reintroduced into the garden, 200-year-old black mulberry, in the Company’s Garden or and then arrive at what was, for Morus nigra, thought to be one of your favourite green space. many years, the rose garden. The the original mulberry trees planted Taking part is easy: visit www. first roses reportedly bloomed in this while Van Riebeeck was governor, gardenday.co.za to download space in 1659, but they have now a toolkit with tips and videos and at the heart of an ill-thought out made way for indigenous fynbos to on how to celebrate. Tag your plan devised in the 1700s by Willem complement the education garden, celebration on social media Adriaan van der Stel to create a Clare says. using #GardenDaySA silk industry in the Cape. We pass When we reach the more formal part notable collections of palms and Kate Crane Briggs of Culture of the garden, the central axis that ferns on our way to the mammoth Connect crafts and curates links Queen Victoria St to the Iziko rubber tree (Ficus elastica), part of private and public tours, many the Banyan family native to north- National Gallery, with ponds created of them exploring the Central in the 1930s, she points out the east India and southern Indonesia. City. Upcoming in November three Chinese native Ginkgo biloba And stop at the fenced and braced is a tour of the art collection trees. “The Ginkgo biloba trees saffron pear tree (Pyrus communis), of the Assembly chambers at were planted as they grow well in a which is more than 360 years old Parliament. Contact Kate on

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RESIDENTS SURVEY

“63% of residents say proximity to their workplace is the main reason why they like living in the Central City, while 39% like the idea of a downtown lifestyle”

NUMEROUS RESIDENTIAL BLOCKS DOWNTOWN OVERLOOK ranging from the arts, animation and IT to design, film & TV, fashion, entertainment, sports, INTERESTING FACTS & FIGURES: LIVING A performing arts and music; computer technology and ICT; and reasons why architecture and engineering. people like 63% 39% 22% 31% proximity good access entertainment Highest on the list of what they living in the the downtown to their lifestyle to public options BONUS FOR CBD like best about the Central City is central city: workplace transport available “proximity to work, restaurants, the mountain and other areas” residents would like more of these: (24.8%). The “vibe/buzz” is cited by RESIDENTS 17.9%, followed by “the amenities available” (12%), diversity (10.3%), the city’s being clean and safe 59% 45% 37% 24% Living close to work, and lapping up the extended movie public toilets more child (7.7%) and the “walkability” factor shopping theatres with changing friendly public downtown lifestyle, are among the main (6.8%). hours facilities spaces

reasons why residents set up home in CENTRAL CITY HOMEOWNERS (37%); and “more child-friendly the Central City. The SCCR notes that just over a third GETTING TO WORK public spaces, such as parks with of Central City homeowners have The most popular modes of getting playgrounds” (24%). he latest dipstick residential profile, this trend is not surprising, owned their homes for 11 years or to work or school are driving (41%) survey by the CCID has with homeowners seeking smaller more. During 2018, just under a third and walking (35%). Sixty-nine per IMPROVING THE CBD LIFESTYLE revealed that over 60% of homes in more convenient locations of buyers were young adults (18-35), cent of respondents eat out weekly, Central City residents set that reduce their daily commute many of whom were likely first-time and 82% visit a coffee shop at Tackling aggressive begging and Tup home in the heart of the city to and provide access to a range of buyers. The largest age cohort of rising homelessness (29.9%) and least once a week. The Company’s be close to their place of work, while facilities such as shopping, coffee buyers (42%) were middle-aged Garden is the most popular public improving security (26.5%) are 39% like the idea of a downtown shops, restaurants etc. (36-49). The median price of an space: 85% go there to relax. St the top suggestions for how the lifestyle. Other plus factors are good apartment sold in the CCID area in Georges Mall (41%) and Greenmarket Central City experience could be Of the approximately 6 000 people access to public transport (22%), 2018 was R2.1 million, marginally up Square (36%) are the next top improved. Other suggestions are living in the Cape Town CBD, 43% entertainment options (31%) and the from R2 million a year earlier. Some favourites. addressing “traffic and parking city’s being a “prime work location” of residents live in the East City, 361 units were sold in the CCID issues” (7.7%); more green spaces (38%). The results of the online according to the CCID residential footprint last year, with the average Respondents in the survey say and child-friendly activities (4.3%); residential survey are published in survey. The largest proportion size of apartments decreasing from they would like extended shopping finding ways “to make the city more the CCID’s latest issue of The State of the 137 respondents – just 82 square metres in 2013 to 77.6 hours (59%); movie theatres (45%); affordable/inclusive” (3.4%) and of Cape Town Central City Report over 20% – have lived in the city square metres in 2018. public toilets with changing facilities providing “more bike lanes” (3.4%). 2018 – a year in review (SCCR). centre for five years or more. The most popular retail options among the survey’s respondents Nearly 60% of residents own the DOWNTOWN LIVING are grocery stores (77%); large properties they live in, while nearly chain retailers such as Woolworths, a quarter are tenants living in rental Downtown living is a key element of Pick n Pay, Truworths and Edgars properties. The remaining 15% own safe, liveable and sustainable cities, (70%); takeaway outlets (57%); their property and rent to tenants. confirms CCID chairman Rob Kane. clothing shops (44%); and small Most downtown residents are “The Cape Town Central City has bespoke retailers such as jewellery employed full time (63%) or are self- developed into a sought-after centre stores, designer boutiques and art employed or freelancers (24%) and that is vibrant, busy and thriving,” galleries (44%). he notes. live within five kilometres of their workplace. Concludes Rob Kane: “The Recently, a study by the Pam Cape Town CBD continues to Golding Property Group confirmed LIVING CLOSE TO THEIR offer residents a culture-rich, that demand for sectional title WORKPLACE dynamic environment in which to units in apartment complexes The primary occupations of live and work, with world-class in easily accessible locations infrastructure and technology, continues to rise. Chief executive residents are media, marketing, THE POPULAR THURSDAY EARTH and also a sound return on their communications, PR, advertising FAIR MARKET IN THE CBD Dr Andrew Golding notes that with investment.” South Africa’s young demographic and publishing; creative industries Brought to you by the Cape Town Central City Improvement District (CCID) Spring 2019 7

CENTRAL CITY RETAILERS

Our “Show you care” campaign is close to reaching the R50K mark. But we still need your help to reach our target WINNING WAYS of raising R100K for the CBD’s homeless community. Turn to We were overwhelmed by the number of retailers, hotels and restaurants in the page 8 for details on how Central City that came on board wholeheartedly to support our “Show you care” to make a donation. campaign to raise much-needed funds to give the homeless the chance of a better life. As a reward for displaying our “table talkers” in their establishments, they stood a chance to have a write-up in City Views. Here are the four winners …

Jimmi Laubscher International Eclectica Contemporary 1 For us at Jimmi Laubscher International, 2 The team at Eclectica Contemporary think the wonderful aspect of our work is that deeply about the connections initiated and it brings happiness to people’s lives. fostered by the narratives and perspectives that Hairdressing is one of the fastest ways to can be revealed through art, with a considered transform someone’s “look”. We love this focus on Afrocentric work. We believe that immediacy, and how it is instantly uplifting. through our exhibition spaces, there is potential It’s very gratifying for both parties. and opportunity to explore and reimagine our understanding, while celebrating the people Our customers love the service that within them, both the viewers and the artists. we offer: Every client gets my personal attention, from start to finish. I hail from Working in the CBD keeps us grounded. We are Zimbabwe but Cape Town is now my home. exposed to a diverse number of people, from the It’s a world-class city and a great place to homeless to the wealthy alike. do business. The CBD is clean, safe and We love the conversations and questions that we’re lucky to get lots of passing trade. visitors bring when visiting our gallery. Our hope It was important for us to support the for the gallery is to be an inclusive space where CCID’s “Show you care” campaign because all visitors feel they can enjoy the work and are there are a lot of homeless people in free to ask questions or make comments about DETAILS: Buitenkant Street, where we are located. We DETAILS: how they perceive the exhibitions. We hope always give them food but this campaign to enable ongoing conversations about the Address: Shop 50, Buitenkant St Address: 69 Burg St presented us with an opportunity to give relevance and importance of art practice in Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] back and make a difference in a more a critical and engaging way. Phone: 073 111 8352 Phone: 021 422 4145 structured way. www.facebook.com/Jimmilaubscherinternational/ www.eclecticacontemporary.co.za

Artscape Theatre Centre Jack Lemkus 3 More than a just a vibrant space to Jack Lemkus, one of the leading retailers appreciate “high art”, the Artscape Theatre 4 of premium sports footwear and apparel Centre seeks to be a multi-functional venue in South Africa, is one of downtown Cape that is accessed and enjoyed by people Town’s iconic stores that speaks to the from all over the city and from diverse sneaker culture of the CBD. backgrounds. The business was established in 1935 Artscape’s guiding principle is that with the aim of selling equipment for sport, everyone has the right to enjoy what’s hobbies, toys and the like. There were on offer, everyone is important, and it is shoes too, of course, and between 1935 and a space to be used and celebrated. From the late 1960s, Jack Lemkus introduced industry professionals and NGOs attending brands like Bata Shoes, Converse All Stars, meetings, to children receiving tuition, artists Wrangler and Dunlop to the country. In having rehearsals and patrons attending the 1970s, brands like Adidas and Asics performances, Artscape welcomes them all came on board, with Nike arriving in the with open arms. late 1970s/early 1980s. When Air Jordans followed around 1988, it was a first for Jack This ethos is based on CEO Marlene le Roux’s Lemkus. belief that we all have shared values. An important feature of the City’s Foreshore DETAILS: DETAILS: Today, the shop in the CBD is a single- precinct, the Artscape Theatre Centre is truly concept store, stocked with premium-brand Address: DF Malan St, Foreshore Address: 26a St Georges Mall the home of ongoing, passionate creativity sneakers and apparel from some of the Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] – as it proclaims on one of its walls – and biggest brands in the world. Phone: 021 410 9800 Phone: 021 425 2166 a home for all. www.artscape.co.za www.jacklemkus.com 8 CITY VIEWS: YOUR FREE CAPE TOWN CENTRAL CITY NEWSPAPER

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For more event HELLO info, visit City Views on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ SPRING CityViewsCapeTown. We’ve put together a wide range of Central City events for you to enjoy over the next few weeks as we welcome the new season.

UNWIND WITH SOME COMEDY SEE KZN TALENT ON SHOW GET READY FOR THE 9 November Now on till 7 November GREATEST LOVE OF ALL

BLACK COMEDY OFFICIAL IKHONO LASENATALI 20 November till 1 December Join local performers well versed in colloquial Initiated by visual activist and photographer, THE GREATEST LOVE OF ALL: A TRIBUTE TO comedy as they give their hilarious take on Zanele Muholi, Ikhono LaseNatali celebrates WHITNEY HOUSTON STARRING BELINDA DAVIDS social, political, economic and life issues in emerging artists from KwaZulu-Natal, Muholi’s indigenous languages. The show will home province. The exhibition sees 25 young, Don’t miss an opportunity to see Whitney be performed in isiXhosa, isiZulu, isiSwati talented artists using a medium of their choice Houston’s musical legacy brought to life by and Sesotho. to interpret Muholi’s Somnyama Ngonyama South Africa’s own Belinda Davids, who has performed on various stages around the world. Where: Artscape Theatre Centre (Hail the Dark Lioness) series. In Somnyama With breathtaking vocals, Belinda will perform a When: 19h00 Ngonyama, Muholi confronts the politics of race special season for the first time in South Africa Cost: R130 and offers a radical statement of identity and with a full orchestra and band, backing vocalists www.artscape.co.za resistance. The exhibition also includes a wide- reaching exchange with Western Cape schools and choreographed dancers in a beautifully crafted and aims to challenge youth to consider the tribute to one of the world’s most revered singers. tenets of inclusivity, creativity and collectivism. Where: Artscape Theatre Centre Where: A4 Arts Foundation When: Various times (see website) When: 10h00 – 17h30 (Tuesday to Friday) Cost: R250 – R390 10h00 – 14h00 (Saturday) www.artscape.co.za Cost: Free www.a4arts.org

ENJOY RECORDED LIVE GET INTO THE FESTIVE SPIRIT ARE YOU READY TO BE LET’S ROCK AND ROLL! PERFORMANCES 29 November till 30 November ENTERTAINED? 6 December till 12 January 2020 Now on till 31 August 2020 THE GIFT FAIR 20 October THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW THE 2020 FUGARD BIOSCOPE The Cape Town International Convention Centre CPO SPECTACULAR According to theatre news website, Broadway WORLD ARTS CINEMA SEASON (CTICC) presents The Gift Fair, a fun day filled The Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra World, Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Now its 9th year, the Fugard Bioscope World with 100 of Cape Town’s finest entrepreneurs presents CPO Spectacular, a show that Show has been performed worldwide for Arts Cinema Season is back and is set to just in time for festive season shopping. A showcases young and emerging talent with 45 years in more than 30 countries and has continue bringing audiences the very best in wide variety of goods will be on sale, including the symphony orchestra. It also features artists been translated into over 20 languages. The recorded live performances all screened in decorations, consumables, arts and crafts, from Zip Zap Circus School, Township Opera good news is this highly acclaimed musical the comfort of the beautiful Fugard Theatre. beauty products, gadgets and children’s Company and musicians Lynell Kenned and is coming to South Africa to thrill audiences Presented by Eric Abraham and Ken Forrester educational products and toys. You are also Jarrad Ricketts. once again. encouraged to drop off new or pre-loved toys, Vineyards, the 2020 season features a record Where: Artscape Theatre Centre Where: Artscape Theatre Centre which will be donated to children’s homes on 48 titles from the world’s best opera, theatre When: 17h00 When: Various times (see website) your behalf. and ballet companies. Cost: R150 – R250 Cost: R100 – R500 Where: The Fugard Theatre, Cnr Caledon Where: CTICC www.artscape.co.za www.artscape.co.za & Lower Buitenkant streets When: 12h00 – 19h00 (Friday) When:15h00 and 19h00 (Mondays) 10h00 – 18h00 (Saturday) Cost: R120 Cost: Free (Must book ticket via quicket.co.za) www.thefugard.com www.cticc.co.za

Remember to help YOU CAN SNAPSCAN PAYPAL SMS “GIVE” VISIT OUR WEBSITE the NGOs that help GIVE IN You can download the free Use the link below to TO 38088 for more information on ONE OF THE SnapScan app onto your make a donation via to donate R10 the campaign, our NGO the homeless and smartphone and SCAN the code PayPal: https://paypal. towards the CCID’s partners and other ways FOLLOWING (right) to donate the amount of me/CCIDShowYouCare. in which you can assist. give where it will NGO partners. WAYS: your choice via your phone. www.showyoucare.co.za make a DIFFERENCE.*

* The Cape Town Central City Improvement The Hope Exchange Khulisa Social Solutions Straatwerk The Homestead Ons Plek Youth Solutions Africa District works closely with the following Vocational training and Work-based rehabilitation Job rehabilitation projects Residential care and family Residential care and Shelter and skills training NGO partners in the Cape Town CBD: rehabilitation services for adults for the chronic homeless for street people integration for boys reunification processes for girls programmes for adults