Cape Town residents are being called upon to have their say on the ‘high-profile’ mixed-use development proposed for a prime pocket of municipal land in Green Point, reports Cape {town} Etc.
The City of Cape Town has officially launched the statutory Public Participation Process (PPP) for the development, which is earmarked for Erf 2187 at 1 Three Anchor Bay Road – a well-positioned site within walking distance of the Sea Point Promenade, Green Point Urban Park, DHL Stadium and the V&A Waterfront.
Led by the City’s Economic Growth Directorate, the proposed project forms part of a wider strategy to unlock the economic and social potential of underutilised municipal land. Officials say the goal is to drive inclusive, sustainable growth while creating opportunities for affordable housing, public transport integration and long-term infrastructure investment.
Public comment is open until 25 August, and locals are encouraged to weigh in.
What’s on the table?
If the proposal goes ahead, the site will be sold and redeveloped into a high-density, mixed-use urban precinct. Early design ideas suggest the inclusion of residential, commercial and civic spaces, with a focus on transit-oriented development (TOD) principles.
‘By unlocking the potential of this well-located site, we aim to create a vibrant, inclusive and economically productive urban space,’ said City’s MMC for Economic Growth Alderman James Vos.
The City has confirmed that key community amenities, such as the existing library and civic hall, will be retained in some form, though their final layout will be determined through specialist studies and ongoing consultation with current tenants.
The proposal is supported by the Municipal Spatial Development Framework (MSDF), which designates the area as part of the Urban Inner Core – a zone identified for intensification and transformation to support compact, accessible growth.
Concerns and considerations
Over 500 residents, stakeholders and community organisations have already registered to participate in the process. Non-statutory engagements held earlier this year surfaced a number of key concerns, including:
- The visual and heritage impact of potential new buildings
- Increased traffic congestion in the area
- The effect on surrounding property values
- Integration of affordable housing
- Pressure on engineering services and infrastructure
- Use of public land and the future of existing community services.
The City says these will be explored in depth through environmental, market and socioeconomic studies.
A four-phase approach to public input
The PPP is structured into four stages:
- Phase 1 (Feb to Jul 2025): Early (non-statutory) engagements, including community briefings and contextual studies
- Phase 2 (25 Jul to 25 Aug 2025): Formal 30-day public comment period (now underway), in line with Section 17 of the Municipal Systems Act
- Phase 3 (from Jul 2025): Co-development of a draft development concept via workshops with registered stakeholders
- Phase 4 (from Feb 2026): Statutory planning and environmental processes (expected to run for up to 24 months)
A detailed FAQ document is available online to help residents navigate the project and submit informed feedback.
How to comment
Public input can be submitted through several channels:
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Online: Have Your Say
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Email: [email protected]
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In person: 2nd Floor, Property Development, Desmond & Leah Tutu Building, 36 Harrington Street, Cape Town
For assistance, contact Anathi Dywili at 021 400 9825 or email [email protected], and for more info, visit capetown.gov.za and infinity.capetown/3anchorbay.
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