The City of Cape Town has unveiled its long-term vision for 2050, outlining sweeping reforms in infrastructure, transport, energy, and housing, and is now calling on residents to weigh in before the September 12 deadline.
According to Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis, the plan aims to prevent urban decline while ensuring Cape Town remains a future-fit city of opportunities for all . Key goals include expanding affordable public transport, boosting safety through smart policing, and securing water and energy independence.
A city transformed by 2050The Vision 2050 strategy envisions a Cape Town where:
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Public transport handles 75 of all trips, with no resident spending more than 10 of their income on commuting.
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35 of electricity comes from alternative sources by 2030, supported by grid upgrades.