The City of Cape Town has issued four land-release tenders worth about R125.6 million for affordable, mixed-use housing developments on well-located sites in Brackenfell, Ottery and Lansdowne, with bids closing on March 17. The City of Cape Town has issued four new land-release tenders with a combined estimated value of about R125.6 million (excluding VAT) for affordable, residential-led mixed-use developments on well-located parcels of land in Brackenfell, Ottery and Lansdowne. The tenders form part of the City’s affordable housing programme and are aimed at attracting private-sector partners to developinvestment-ready sites close to amenities and public transport.
The City said all due process and public participation requirements would continue to be followed where required. The programme is driven by public-private partnerships, with City-owned land packaged and de-risked to encourage market participation while expanding access to affordable housing. All neighbourhoods with surplus City land are assessed for potential release, with the goal of delivering housing opportunities near economic nodes and transport corridors.
The City said it was bringing rezoned, bankable properties to the market, aligned with its affordable housing objectives. Land-price discounts applied to the affordable housing portfolio are intended to reduce barriers to entry and support an investor-friendly business environment. Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements Carl Pophaim said a people-centred approach remained central to the programme.
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“Central to the agenda is providing inclusive and safe residential environments with ecological amenities and green spaces,” Pophaim said. “Local economic growth, better access to employment and proximity to public transport — including rail, minibus taxis and bus services — form part of the suite of benefits.”
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