The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) has unveiled a revitalisation plan for transforming derelict and unsafe inner-city buildings.
According the CoJ, the plan aims to turn those buildings into “secure, functional spaces for businesses and families”.
“As part of this initiative, the City will rehabilitate buildings that have been declared uninhabitable by the courts, with the objective of leasing them to stimulate urban renewal, attract investment, drive economic growth, and create employment opportunities.
“The revitalisation strategy…is spearheaded by the Strategic Projects Unit. It represents a coordinated, long-term approach to reclaiming the inner city, backed by cross-departmental collaboration, clear governance, and active private sector engagement,” the CoJ said.
Buildings that have been identified for the project include:
- M.O.T.H Building – Declared unsafe; the City has been instructed to relocate occupants to temporary emergency accommodation.
- Vannin Building – Declared unsafe; evacuation and relocation in progress.
- CASA MIA – Declared unfit for habitation; occupants
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