As part of its commitment to redress, and to create an Opportunity and Safe city for residents, the City of Cape Town has approved a pilot project which will see nine problematic pedestrian lanes closed in Mitchells Plain. This will decrease criminal activities and enhance safety in the area.
Following complaints over a number of years from members of the public about crime and anti-social behaviour in the area, the City proposed that certain lanes be closed off in favour of renting them out as extra space for residents. A public participation process was undertaken to ascertain and ensure that the community supported the City’s proposal and the reaction was overwhelmingly positive.
