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Building partnerships to help the homeless
30 Jul 2015
There is no easy fix to help the homeless on the streets of our CBDs. As we approach International Homeless Day on 10…
How to stay safe in the city at night
9 Jun 2015
When it comes to your personal safety in a busy urban area, a little knowledge goes a long way. So says the Cape Town…
CCID hosts third annual business breakfast
5 Jun 2015
Much has been written in the media over the past year about the success of the Cape Town CBD, according to Rob Kane,…
Touchstone House to be completed in October 2015
28 May 2015
Touchstone House has topped out at 15 floors above Bree Street, according to Craig Armstrong, regional director of developer…
Cape Town CBD residents turn to hotels as a lifestyle option
10 May 2015
Along with the usual sectional title residential living that has blossomed in apartment blocks in the Cape Town CBD over the…
Meeting the downtown demand for the right kind of residential
6 May 2015
With the recent steep update of residential units in the Cape Town CBD, the question now is how to meet the demand for new…
CCID AGM highlights business opportunities in the Cape Town CBD
11 Nov 2014
Retail business in the Cape Town CBD is reporting a steady stabilisation in terms of confidence and economic performances,…
MyCiTi service links passengers with Table Mountain
25 Sep 2014
The MyCiTi Table Mountain service (route 110) was introduced to provide a high quality public transport service to Table…
City libraries launch a first in Africa: mobile Encyclopaedia Britannica access
5 Aug 2014
The City’s Library and Information Services department will spend approximately R2 million on the renewal of the…
Revised traffic congestion alleviation plan
31 Jul 2014
The City’s Transport for Cape Town (TCT) division is undertaking a major project to review and improve traffic signal timing…
From homelessness to self-sufficiency is the aim
7 Jul 2014
The Cape winter can be merciless for even the toughest Capetonians, but for people living on the streets, it makes their…
Cape Town CBD Foreshore set to revitalise
10 Jun 2014
The face of Cape Town’s CBD is set to change substantially in the next three to six years, with much of the development…
Latest The State of Cape Town Central City Report launches
4 Apr 2014
The latest edition of the Cape Town Central City Improvement District’s (CCID) investment guide to the Cape Town CBD was…
Statement by CCID on Sky Night Club incident
10 Mar 2014
Following various enquires received, the CCID confirms that its own officers who were present at the scene of the Sky Night…
CCID launches joint Stay safe and Show you care campaign
31 Oct 2013
A new campaign launched by the Cape Town Central City Improvement District (CCID) combines two key messages on how to stay…
CCID and Taj Cape Town step up for World Homeless Day
14 Oct 2013
The CCID and Taj Cape Town joint forces last week with Youth Solutions Africa and other NGOs who assist people in the CBD in…
Cape Town CBD high-end retail poised for growth
17 Sep 2013
Boasting 60% of Africa’s millionaires, South Africa is the only country on the continent with a developed luxury sector.…
Innovative new urban management projects ensure world-class Cape Town CBD
22 Apr 2013
People who visit, live and work here believe that the Cape Town CBD is the cleanest CBD in the country. This was confirmed…
CCID stakeholder statement on officers’ strike
8 Apr 2013
We regret to advise you that the CCID’s service provider, Iliso Protection Services, received a strike notice late on Friday…
Incubators to play a role in unlocking economic potential of Cape Town CBD's SMME sector
11 Mar 2013
Joule City, a new incubator aimed at supporting up-and-coming creative minds, has just opened its doors in the heart of Cape…
Cape Town CBD is fast becoming a favourite global destination for business and leisure tourism
13 Feb 2013
Cape Town takes nearly 50% of the market share of conventions hosted in Africa, and the estimated annual economic…
It’s the season to GIVE RESPONSIBLY – CCID launches SMS donation service to help the homeless in the CBD
7 Dec 2012
The Cape Town Central City Improvement District (CCID) has launched an SMS donation service as part of its GIVE RESPONSIBLY…
Cape Town CBD ready to welcome music lovers to International Jazz Festival
4 Dec 2012
With all the preparations done, event organisers are now counting down the days to what has been dubbed Africa’s grandest…
Strategic partnership enhances safety of The Company’s Garden
26 Nov 2012
The Company’s Garden, the oldest garden in South Africa and arguably one of the country’s top tourist attractions, is now…
New CCID board members confident Cape Town CBD is world class
26 Nov 2012
The Cape Town Central City Improvement District (CCID) has appointed Gary Fisher, head of public works in the Western Cape…