Redesigning a capital city

Arup Southern Africa has been commissioned by the city of Tshwane to develop an integrated inner-city development framework and urban management plan that will transform the capital into a contemporary African city.

The appointment follows the city of Tshwane’s vision to become a leading African capital city of excellence that improves the community by allowing them to prosper in a safe and healthy environment.

In order to enable Tshwane to realise this vision, the project calls for both a macro and a micro level approach.

"The macro level is strategic, where we will identify the key drivers – all the systems – that will be needed in order to create a sustainable city. At the micro level we will then do the detailed design for the precincts and an implementation plan. The project will provide unique opportunities for broader Arup as well, as it will need to leverage expertise across the Arup world. It will also allow Arup to demonstrate its renowned multidisciplinary approach as every discipline that has a reference to city making will be utilised."

– Caroline Sohie, head of Interchange Design

The project will be one of the first in the country to have urbanism at its heart, presenting an exciting opportunity for the firm to be involved in the complete transformation and regeneration of a city into a sustainable arena that reflects an urban African reality.