January 2010 Newsletter for Inner City Stakeholders

Hillbrow gets a new park A vacant piece of land in Claim Street has been turned into an inviting park with a safe play area for Hillbrow's children. >> Inner City News Rea Vaya gets applause Joburg "should be proud" to lead the way in sustainable transport in Africa and the world, experts say at the Sustainable Transport Awards in the US. >> Cameras earn their keep There are some 240 CCTV cameras in the inner city, which have led to the arrests of hundreds of criminals and so boosted safety and security. >> Art is also on 2010 menu Football may be the top choice of things to do in Joburg this year, but the City and its partners are making sure its art is also showcased. >> City looks to push economy Officials from Joburg’s economic development department met with local business leaders to discuss ways of accelerating economic recovery. >> Centre brings hope to Hillbrow Young people at risk have a safe haven in Hillbrow at the Lutheran Community Outreach Foundation youth centre, which offers recreation and even training. >> Variety of exhibitions at JAG Shows at the Johannesburg Art Gallery in 2010 will range from book launches to photographic exhibits, from video to installations. >> Angel stands tall in Hillbrow Arms outstretched, the Angel of the North watches over Hillbrow from its pedestal opposite Constitution Hill. It is a "kind of sentinel". >> The Inner City Charter The commitments signed by the City and its stakeholders to revitalise, regenerate and grow the Inner City of Johannesburg. >> Latest on the Charter Monthly updates on the Charter progress from Johannesburg’s Inner City Programme Manager Santhurie Naidoo. >> The best of 2009 A slow year for the Joburg economy but the inner city regeneration kept its momentum with charter deliverables by and large keeping to schedule in 2009. Key highlights for the past year include the launch of the City’s bus rapid transit system; urban management remained in the spotlight with regular inner city raids; yet, beauty was not forgotten as the inner city is also filling up with all kinds of art. An inner city tour by executive mayor, Amos Masondo in August showed how things were coming together. Inner City forums Online forums have been set up for inner city residents, workers and investors to interact with the City. Post a comment or air your grievance here. >> Contact us For information on the Inner City Charter, contact Santhurie Naidoo, Inner City Programme Manager, on 011 407 7002, or Shaun O' Shea, Inner City Stakeholder Manager, on 011 376 8588.