Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Rebirth of Downtown Johannesburg

Johannesburg was a classic case study in urban decay in the 1990s. However, young entrepreneurs are transforming the downtown by renovating buildings, converting run-down warehouses into usable commercial spaces, by creating restaurants and entertainment venues and by finding ways to engage with people.

Thanks to a wave of young entrepreneurs bringing new life to the downtown real estate, hospitality and entertainment scenes, Johannesburg is gradually reinventing itself as the edgy, modern and diverse face of urban South Africa.”



Reference: Mabuse, Nkepile, Urban rebirth: Johannesburg shakes off crime-ridden past, CNN, May 28, 2012
 
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