We’re celebrating a major win at OBSID’s 16th AGM: the lowest crime-related incidents in over five years—just 528! With 50% of our budget committed to public safety, our dedicated team of four patrol vehicles and foot patrollers on Lower Main Road have kept Observatory safer than ever. New communication channels also make it easier for…
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Lytton Road development rejected!
For information, the application for a development in Lytton Rd was turned down by the MPT The reasons were: 7.1.1. The shortfall of on-site parking will have a significant negative impact on the surrounding area from a traffic and parking perspective. 7.1.2. The proposal will negatively impact the surrounding road network. 7.1.3. The existing rights…
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Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer: 5 000 trees affected by beetles as crisis worsens
The city is facing a significant threat to its urban forest due to an alarming infestation of the polyphagous shot hole borer (PSHB) beetle.PHOTO: supplied News24 – 12 November 2024 The city is facing a significant threat to its urban forest due to an alarming infestation of the polyphagous shot hole borer (PSHB) beetle. Over…
City of Cape Town gives thumbs up for Green Point land to be used for affordable housing
Housing activists protesting on the Green Point Bowling Greens for the land to be developed into affordable housing. (Zacharia Mashele/Ndifuna Ukwazi) Marvin Charles – 13 November 2024 The City of Cape Town has given the green light for the release of a prime piece of land in Green Point for mixed-use development, including affordable housing….
Support smallholder farmers!
So what exactly does the Obs Civic (OCA) do?
Comment on Land Use and heritage applications sent to the City and HWC (about 40 per annum) [A&H portfolio] Comment on City policies for which public comment is requested Some comments are substantial (e.g. Municipal Planning bylaw), some are minor. Comment on Liquor license applications in Obs. Attend Ward Committee meetings [though we are not…
Blank Books in Obz ONLINE Crazy Spring SALE – 50% OFF All STOCK – 8th-10th Nov
Dear book lovers, A number of you have inquired when the online sale starts as many of you do not stay in Cape Town. And here it is! The sale is now live. Our ONLINE ONLY SPRING SALE of 50% OFF ALL STOCK returns today Friday 8th November and continues until midnight Sunday the 10th….
OMEVTA’s response to OMP draft HIA and redevelopment proposal
Please find the relevant documents below: OMEVTA PERSPECTIVES ON THE OUDE MOLEN DRAFT HIA & RE-DEVELOPMENT Comments on the Oude Molen HIA Appendix 4
CRA – Next Steps
Dear all The date for comments closed on Friday, and certainly we are all feeling a little relieved to have the comments in. I have had many mails with the relevant submissions, and there has been a massive amount of work put in. Thank you for all your effort. We have come a long way…