The New Johannesburg CBD

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Johannesburg - The city of opportunities.

This new vision for Jo’burg tranforms the way its citizens use the space entirely. It promotes exposure to opporunities that would otherwise not be available to those in lower income groups

A VISION FOR MY CITY THE PROBLEM The residence of Johannesburg are in great need of access to resources. The segregation between the two classes continues to grow because of the attainability of these resources. Therefore, many changes and design principals need to be implemented in order to close this gap and properly tacle the issue of a financially imbalanced society. Transportation plays a huge role in this transformation as it influences the ease of access to opportunities for lower income individuals.

THE SOLUTION What is it?

Imagine a city of thinkers socially powered by coffee drinkers. In it resides baristas, cyclists, freelancers and entrepreneurs. The city is mainly comprised of coffee shops and invites people with small businesses to join its terrain.

“A city of innovatists that is socially powered by coffee drinkers.”

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What are its main charecteristics?

The city fuses natural environments with residential areas without compensating the desire of living in the city. It is a charter city that integrates a variety of professional backgrounds and cultures from key cities in the world. Because of its functionality, structure and innovation, the primary city of inspiration is Berlin. The city has been built to minimise the use of motor vehicles and encourage a more “green” way of travelling – either by bicycle or public transportation.

Who is it built for?

The city is governed by a less bureaucratic culture but has high regard for architects, creative, industrial designers and engineers as thought leaders and visionaries of the city. Jobs that are usually looked down upon are viewed with a less undermining title and considered middle class.

The buildings are meant to strengthen social foundations and become the birthplace for new ideas. The culture of the city is driven by innovation, modernism and minimalism thus we use design to regenerate the inner city, improve the quality of life and position the city as an epicentre of innovation powered by coffee.

KEY Main Commercial Spaces Transformed Residential Buildings Green Centres JHB Central Park

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A City That Makes Things Possible