The Observatory Civic Association will be hosting a Town Hall meeting on the matter of the Willow Road Circus on Tuesday 9th of April at 6PM – 8PM, at the Observatory Community Centre. We have invited various City officials to attend. At the meeting, we would like the City of Cape Town to clarify :…
Municipal Planning Bylaw Comment by OCA
The OCA has submitted extensive comments on the proposed amendments of Municipal Planning Bylaw Comments on the amendments to the Municipal Planning Bylaw, 1st April 2019 Observatory Civic Association 76 Arnold St, Observatory, 7925 On March 1st, the City released a document setting out 87 amendments (actually more than 87, since some clauses include more…
Agenda : OCA Monthly public meeting Tuesday, 26 March 5:30PM -8:00PM
Dear Obsidians, Reminder of tonight’s OCA Monthly Meeting Tues 26 March (OCA meets every last Tuesday of the month) 5.30pm-8.00pm Obs Community Centre AGENDA ITEM 5.30 – 6.00 pm PREMEEETING 1. OPENING, WELCOME AND APOLOGIES 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY MINUTES Tauriq 4. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES 4.1 HIGH COURT ACTION IN RELATION TO HARTLEYVALE/ MALTA PARK AND…
Major developments threaten Observatory while OCA with residents hold the line.
There are numerous major developments that are threatening heritage in the area, which are being contested by the OCA on behalf the community affected. Below is a summary of the biggest threats. The OCA’s Large Development Group, Architecture and Heritage, and the TRUPA portfolios are working around the clock with the community in addressing these…
Property Valuations, MPT By-Law Amendment proposal, and Water Strategy comments
Dear OCA members The City has recently completed a valuation of all properties that comprise their rates base. The previous valuation was completed in 2015 and this is a new valuation in January 2019. (http://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/Residential-property-and-houses/property-valuations/current-and-upcoming-valuations) Observatory residents will have received a notice if your property was valued, indicating the value the City estimates for your…
Massive Development Plans for Strubens Road Threaten Heritage – Urgent call for a community response
Massive New Development Proposed for Strubens Road – 4 Storied-Block of Flats Calling for an urgent response by the 18th of March! On the 22nd January notices on the homes of 1, 3, 5 Strubens Road where posted announcing the intention of 1 Life Projects to develop a 4 storied-block of flats. The notice requested…
Cape Town Housing Workshop
On Saturday the 9th of February a workshop was held with presentations from DAG and Ndifuna Ukwazi on affordable housing options. You can download the presentations here: DAG :Affordable Housing options Ndifuna Ukwazi : Obs Presentation If you have any feedback or queries contact the OCA
Invitation to attend the Affordable Housing Workshop on Saturday 9 Feb 2019
Please join the Observatory Civic Association (OCA), Development Action Group (DAG), Ndifuna uKwazi(NU), Communicare and Civic Action for Public Participation(CAPP) for a morning workshop. Date: Saturday, 9 February 2019 Venue: Observatory Community Hall, Station Road, Obs (opposite Spar) Time: 10am(sharp)-1pm The programme includes speakers from the partner organisations, as well as facilitated discussion. Seating is limited. Please…
OBSID AGM – Saturday 24 November, 2018
NOTICE of the OBSID Annual General Meeting Saturday 24 November 2018 10h30 Registration from 09h30 Venue: Woolworths Financial Services Auditorium No. 3 St. Michael’s Road Observatory Notice is hereby given of the 2018 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Observatory Improvement District NPC. The AGM will take place on Saturday the 24th November 2018 at…
OCA Financial report
The OCA Financial Report, presented at the AGM on 13 November 2018, is here.