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South Africa’s Future Neighbourhood: Design with No Walls & Slower Streets

How can urban design and urban planning showcase the future of precincts and neighbourhoods without high walls and electric fences –yet still safe, vibrant, and diverse? Join us at Oxford Parks as part of Design Week South Africa to explore how innovative urban planning and design are shaping the future of mixed-use neighbourhoods. These areas are becoming safer, walkable and economically stimulating, fostering a sense of community and activity.

Carollyn Mitchell from Intaprop will lead a talk and short walk, demonstrating how the private sector is designing safer streets and future neighbourhoods. The talk, moderated by Design Week curator (and Young Urbanists) Roland Postma, will feature insights from Guy Briggs, Partner and Executive Director at dhk Architects, who played a key role in developing Oxford Parks, and Andile Skosana, who will discuss mobility within the Rosebank precinct. Together, they will highlight the impact of pedestrian-friendly spaces, safer intersections, and how urban design, proper building codes, and slower streets can work in harmony. The walk will showcase the benefits of inviting places to sit, enhanced greenery, and fewer barriers, creating vibrant, accessible environments for all. An urban future without high walls isn’t just a vision –it’s already taking shape.

Speakers : Carollyn Mitchell, Andile Skosane and Guy Briggs, facilitated by Roland Postma

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