Public participation opens on proposed future of Good Hope Centre
The City of Cape Town’s Economic Growth Directorate invites residents, businesses and stakeholders to participate by submitting their comments and inputs on the proposed redevelopment of the Good Hope Centre. The proposal aims to unlock the site’s full potential via sale or transfer for redevelopment, ensuring long-term benefits for Cape Town’s economy, heritage and communities. The public comment period will be open from tomorrow, Thursday, 20 March 2025 to Monday 21 April 2025. Read more below:
In alignment with the City of Cape Town’s Integrated Development Plan (IDP) 2022-2027, this initiative seeks to revitalise the Good Hope Centre precinct by fostering economic growth, creating employment opportunities and attracting investment. The proposed redevelopment aims to transform the underused asset into a dynamic, multi-use space, enhancing the urban landscape while ensuring long-term sustainability.
The Good Hope Centre holds deep historical and cultural significance in Cape Town. The City is committed to preserving its heritage while ensuring its transformation into a space that serves present and future generations. Public participation is a crucial part of this process, providing an opportunity for residents, businesses, and stakeholders to shape the precinct’s future.
‘We encourage all Capetonians to share their views on this proposal. The Good Hope Centre has played an important role in the city’s history, and its redevelopment presents a unique opportunity to reimagine its purpose while ensuring it contributes meaningfully to our economy and communities.
‘As the site is no longer required for basic municipal services, its transformation aligns with the City’s commitment to responsible asset management and strategic urban development. By unlocking its potential, we can create a vibrant, inclusive, and economically viable precinct,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos.
Key benefits of the proposed redevelopment:
- Unlocking economic potential: Attracting investment, driving local business growth, and creating employment opportunities both during and after redevelopment.
- Heritage preservation and adaptive reuse: Retaining key historical elements while introducing a modern, sustainable design.
- Financial sustainability: Reducing the burden of ongoing operational and maintenance costs, allowing for better allocation of municipal resources. In addition, enhance the property’s future market value, increasing property tax revenues and strengthening the City’s financial sustainability through its redevelopment.
- Urban integration and inclusivity: Enhancing public amenities, improving accessibility, and fostering community engagement.
- Infrastructure and connectivity upgrades: Upgrading surrounding transport links and public spaces to enhance the precinct’s long-term viability.
Submit your comments (Reference: 110242505):
- Online: Have your say (capetown.gov.za)
- Email (written submissions): Go************@**********ov.za
- In-person (written submissions): 2nd Floor, Property Development, Desmond & Leah Tutu Building, 36 Harrington Street, Cape Town, 8000
Please note: The digital link will only be live from tomorrow Thursday, 20 March.
The City’s Public Participation Unit will assist:
- For general public participation, contact: Nathan Fisher on 021 400 1450 or email fi****@**********ov.za
- For special assistance, contact: Anathi Dywili on 021 400 9825 or email dy****@**********ov.za
For further information on this project please also visit the City’s Property Development website: capetown.gov.za/general/property-development-department-projects
