2013 - Maboneng Precinct

URBAN STRATEGY FOR THE PRECINCT
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The creation of a walkable, diverse and
sustainable neighbourhood is as important
as the architectural reconversion of
industrial buildings. With this objective in
mind, Propertuity has commissioned:
URBAN DESIGN FRAMEWORK
An Urban Design Framework (UDF)
for the Maboneng Precinct has been
commissioned by Propertuity to
UrbanWorks, an inter-disciplinary design
studio located in the Maboneng Precinct.
The UDF provides tools for spatial growth
(parking strategy, public spaces, special
projects, etc).
Above:
Maboneng Canal - Located between two buildings overlooking an existing canal, the proposal seeks to exploit the space as a lively passage between Fox and Main Streets.
MABONENG 2.0
CONNECTION WITH NEIGHBOURING AREAS
CITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT INITIATIVE

Above
Left: Glass showcase at the main
intersection of Fox and Kruger
Above Right:
The big picture
Right:
Off the Grid will be converted
into a play area with parking,
Below:
Spider Web Lighting

“Maboneng 2.0” is name given to the
second major development phase of the
Maboneng Precinct. The ”Maboneng
2.0” mobile exhibition retraces the spatial
and conceptual growth of Maboneng.
It explains how the creative re-use of
predominantly vacant post-industrialised
spaces has reshaped the built environment
into hybrid architecture providing an
infrastructure for collective encounters,
new engagements and an energetic
neighbourhood – and how Propertuity
further plans to create a sustainable
neighbourhood through the development
of buildings and public space.
The Maboneng Precinct are in active
discussions with its neighbouring
stakeholders in order to create physical
or touristic connections between the main
precincts of the inner and the East city of
Johannesburg. Current projects are a fan
walk connecting Ellis Park and Maboneng,
as well as cyclable lanes between the
ABSA and the Maboneng precincts.
In terms of projects powered by The
Maboneng Precinct, the strategy is
inclusive of all neighbouring areas, working
to fostering a strong local economy.
City Improvement Districts (CID)
are successful urban management
initiatives around the world and in
Johannesburg. It allows property owners
to contribute towards an additional levy
for supplementary and complimentary
services in order to maintain cleanliness
and safety in their geographic area.
The Maboneng Improvement District is
currently being legislated.
The advantages of establishing a CID:
· The cost of providing supplementary
services will be borne by all property
owners
- Costs are borne in proportion to the
value of the property
- The Improvement District approach is
holistic
- Provides enhancement of the
environment and strengthens investor
· The Improvement District creates a
positive identity for the area
· The Improvement District provides
private sector management and
accountability
· The improvement of property values
· To put forward ideas for change to
council
Source: www.cityimprovement.co.za
2013