Preparing for the new normal

This is the good NEWS - Ed

Being able to see the future and already start taking steps to fully embrace it is a huge advantage. Luckily for us, we have exactly this opportunity.

As countries around the world begin to lower their restrictions, we are offered a window seat to what they are doing to protect and reignite their economies.

Already three themes are shaping this “new normal” – and we should take note.

The first is space. Thankfully, this is something that the Overberg is abundantly blessed with. The big blue skies, numerous hiking trails, champagne air and kilometre after kilometre of beaches provide ample room for residents and tourists to safely stay out of each other’s way.

Some towns and cities are using it to their advantage. Seattle, an American city surrounded by water, mountains and forests, has permanently closed over 30 km of streets to through-traffic to create corridors for people to safely exercise and cycle. Is there an opportunity like this for our towns to become even more inviting to visitors?

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