July 2009 Monthly newsletter for Inner City Stakeholders

Turbine Hall is a fitting winner The Colosseum Award, a new category of the Halala Joburg Awards, was given to the Turbine Hall Square development for its preservation of the city's heritage. >> Inner City News Fire Walker strides the CBD Created by world-renowned artist William Kentridge and Gerhard Marx, the latest addition to Joburg's public art is a commanding presence. >> By-laws control outdoor advertising Putting up posters without council permission is illegal, and offenders are being charged. >> First BRT buses a month away By the end of August Joburgers will be able to catch a Rea Vaya bus, when the first phase of the public transport system gets on the road. >> New use for old Braamies buildings Several old buildings in Braamfontein are being converted into flats, both upmarket and affordable, that are attracting people back into the area. >> Jozi kicks up its heels for Mandela Trees were planted, songs were sung, and people willingly gave of their time to celebrate the birthday of the city's favourite citizen. >> Exhibitions trace history of hill Photographs exploring the xenophobia that exploded in violence across South Africa in 2008 are just one of several exhibitions at Constitution Hill. >> Afhco puts the home into house With two Halala Awards under its belt, the Affordable Housing Company is making waves in the inner city. >> Joburg pushes for more CIDs Residential areas in Johannesburg are included in the City's new draft City Improvement Districts policy which will go up for public comment soon. >> 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. >> Partnerships The Braamfontein Improvement District has been in existence since 2002 and has done much to put the gloss back on Braamies. >> Officials check on charter progress Visiting its "work stations" is necessary for the City to see what changes are happening on the ground - and what still needs to be done. >> View the video Inner City forums Developments in the inner city are on-going. Join our forums, find out what’s happening, have your say. >> 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.