 | April 2009
Monthly newsletter for Inner City Stakeholders | |
|  | | Welcome to the inner city
From the Inner City Office, a very warm welcome to the first Inner City Charter newsletter. We aim to give you an up-to-date, complete picture of what’s going on, on the ground. We will also keep you informed on progress regarding the Inner City Regeneration Charter.
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Artworks keep singers alive
Paintings of singers Miriam Makeba and Margaret Mcingana, two of Johannesburg's greats, have been installed on the streets bearing their names in Newtown. >>
Two new projects on go in Newtown
The derelict - but historically important - Potato Shed and Transport House in Newtown will be saved. Plans include a mall, a hotel, offices, apartments and an open square. >>
Gentleman's game for inner city
The inner city will soon have its own cricket pitch, evoking the neighbourliness of the "village oval". Also on the cards is an inner city primary school league. >>
Inner City Charter moves forward
Deliverables in the Inner City Charter are being met, according to an independent audit, and emphasis is being placed on speeding up specific commitments. >>
Have your say on City plans
The draft Integrated Development Plan and budget for the 2009/10 financial year is open for comment. It's a chance for residents to have their voices heard. >>
Contact us
For any information on the Inner City Charter, please contact Santhurie Naidoo, Inner City Programme Manager, on 011 407 7002, or Shaun O' Shea, Inner City Stakeholder Manager, on 011 376 8588.
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The Inner City Charter
The Inner City Regeneration Charter is a set of commitments signed by the City and its stakeholders to revitalise, regenerate and grow the Inner City of Johannesburg.>> |
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Latest on the Charter
Get monthly updates on the Charter progress from Johannesburg’s Inner City Programme Manager Santhurie Naidoo. >> |
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UDZ – tax incentive
The Urban Development Zone tax incentive is an incentive scheme aimed at encouraging inner city renewal across South Africa. Any taxpaying, property owning, individual or entity may claim the tax benefits of the UDZ incentive.
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 Partnerships
In little more than a decade the Central Johannesburg Partnership has managed to turn around a number of inner city areas, and has boosted the number of legislated city improvement districts to 14. >> |
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