Cape Town Foreshore plan offers affordable housing but no unit target
Author: iol.co.zaPublished on: October 4, 2026Country: South Africa
PoliticsBusiness & Economy
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis unveiled a plan to develop 15 hectares of Foreshore land, including a new inner-city neighborhood and major freeway network changes. The proposal includes affordable housing, but no specific number of units or housing types has been disclosed. Opponent Brett Herron criticized the lack of details on costs, timeline, and the number of affordable homes, noting the project could take decades with multiple phases, including freeway widening and new link bridges.
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