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Resources
Public real estate sector is a crucial part of any country's infrastructure. It plays a vital role in providing public services and facilities. There are numerous publications available that cover the work being done in the public real estate sector around the world. These publications provide valuable insights into the latest trends, best practices, and innovative solutions being implemented in this sector. Whether you are a public official, real estate professional, or simply interested in this field, these publications can be a great source of information and inspiration.
Special Rating Areas & Infrastructure Financing in Claremont, Cape Town
Regenerating Urban Land: A Practitioner's Guide to Leveraging Private Investment
The World Bank’s "Regenerating Urban Land: A Practitioner’s Guide to Leveraging Private Investment" offers a comprehensive framework for city officials and urban planners. It provides strategies for regenerating urban areas by effectively using private investments. The guide covers topics like public-private partnerships, financing mechanisms, and legal frameworks, with real-world case studies to support decision-making. It aims to help practitioners revitalize cities while promoting sustainable growth.
State of Cape Town Report 2023:
The "State of Cape Town Central City Report 2023" offers a comprehensive analysis of the central city's economic performance, urban development, and real estate trends. It highlights key issues such as the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact of load shedding, and the resilience of the city's office and retail sectors. The report also delves into tourism resurgence, investment opportunities, and the overall attractiveness of Cape Town's city center as a hub for business and leisure.
Releasing Municipal Land for Affordable Housing
This report by the Development Action Group (DAG) documents the experiences in four metropolitan municipalities in releasing municipal land for affordable housing. See the report for case studies in Cape Town,
eThekwini (Durban), Johannesburg and Tshwane (Pretoria).
eThekwini (Durban), Johannesburg and Tshwane (Pretoria).
Property Efficiency Report 2022-2023 (WCG)
The Western Cape Government (WCG) releases an annual report that highlights the performance of its public buildings, notably on water and energy consumption.
Property Efficiency Report 2022/23 | Summary
Leveraging Public Land to Attract Urban Investment (2010)
The Urban Land Institute (ULI) in this report discusses the role of public land can be used to stimulate development. The publication looks at different ways of transacting like land swaps, JVs with the private sector, etc and how these can be used to improve environmental and social infrastructure.
Voortrekker Road Corridor
Cape Town's Voortrekker Road Corridor (VRC), once a thriving commercial hub, symbolizes the city's historical development and represents an opportunity for rejuvenation, as it faces a decline due to businesses moving towards newer developments.
The City of Cape Town has for years aimed to revitalize the 82.4-square-kilometer corridor, which spans from Salt River Circle to Stikland Bridge, to reinstate its former vitality and economic prowess. The revitalisation plan seeks to engage with the corridor's commercial strengths while addressing the residential and industrial needs of the surrounding areas, thereby reshaping the urban landscape for a sustainable future.
The City of Cape Town has for years aimed to revitalize the 82.4-square-kilometer corridor, which spans from Salt River Circle to Stikland Bridge, to reinstate its former vitality and economic prowess. The revitalisation plan seeks to engage with the corridor's commercial strengths while addressing the residential and industrial needs of the surrounding areas, thereby reshaping the urban landscape for a sustainable future.
State of Cape Town Report 2022
This report, issued annually by the Cape Town City Improvement District, discusses the economic dynamics affecting the city centre post-COVID including the resurgence of tourism and the impact of load shedding. The report provides valuable insights into the investment environment and performance of office and retail properties in the CT CID.
Land-Based Financing Tools to Support Urban Development in South Africa (2017)
Land-Based Financing Tools to Support Urban Development in South Africa (2017)
This World Bank Group document defines and explains different types of land-based financing (also called land value capture) tools. The report uses case studies to demonstrate how the tools operate and discusses challenges and opportunities in applying them in South Africa.
RICS – Strategic Public Sector Property Asset Management (September 2021)
The RICS provides an excellent guide to help public sector property practitioners understand the fundamentals of performing asset management in the public sector. The document provides a framework for creating and implementing asset management policies to make public buildings more financially and environmentally sustainable
MSCI South Africa Annual Property Index Dec 2024
MSCI tracks the performance of South African property assets annually
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