Density Syndicate Cape Town, South Africa
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Density Syndicate Cape Town, South Africa
Density Syndicate Cape Town, South Africa The Density Syndicate is a think tank initiative by the African Centre for Cities (ACC) and the International New Town Institute, with the support of the City of Cape Town. challenges conventional modes of urban development practice. The overarching vision was to achieve a continuous urban landscape that connects the fragmented city fabric. The Density Syndicate explores innovative, alternative strategies for the future of Cape Town with the purpose of investigating densification options in the city. dhk formed part of a speculative studio which focused on a large green field strip that stretches along the Black River from Athlone Power Station to Voortrekker Road, and incorporates the Two Rivers Urban Park. The design proposition engages with densification and spatial restructuring in terms of three key themes: • Connectivity – creating connections between people, activities and places. • Ecology – redefining backyard open spaces as public park systems, which stimulate a vibrant urban ecology and interaction. • Diversity – of people, places, activities and opportunities. dhk developed a densification strategy that offers an alternative to the sprawl that characterises Cape Town’s current growth patterns and These speculative designs were included in the ACC’s exhibition entitled City Divided: City Desired, held at the Cape Town City Hall in October 2014. Project Data: Client: UCT African Centre for Cities & International New Town Institute Status: Proposal Cape Town 9 Somerset Road De Waterkant Centre 6th Floor 8001 +27 (0) 21 421 6803 Johannesburg 20 The Piazza Melrose Arch 3rd Floor 2076 +27 (0) 11 684 1234 Port Elizabeth 21 Donkin Street Donkin Square 6001 +27 (0) 76 168 2320 [email protected] www.dhk.co.za