1. The Central City Partners Forum discussed several topics for future discussions including the World Design Capital 2014 bid, central city events strategy, and property trends in the central city.
2. They reviewed the success of the 2010 World Cup in Cape Town in challenging stereotypes about Africa, increasing local pride and belief, and delivering projects on time. There was discussion about sustaining this success.
3. The group discussed developing an integrated events strategy for Cape Town over the next 10 years to continue leveraging major events for economic and social benefits, including improving the visitor experience and promoting Cape Town's brand.
3. Top topics for future discussions World Design Capital 2014 Bid Central City Events Strategy Property Trends Public Space Management Provincial Government Property Project Sustaining the Fan Walk
4. Central City Development Strategy cape town central city into the future managing growth and leading change over the next ten years
5. 2010 World Cup Review get our citizens involved l provide great experience for our visitors l help make the event an unqualified success l enhance the Cape Town brand l leave a lasting socio-economic legacy
6. Connected system: Stadium, Fan Fest, Fan Walk, Public Transport, Entertainment, Accommodation, Security, Cleansing, Decorations, Lighting, etc
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34. 2010 WC paradigm shifts Global stereotypes towards Africa challenged Local self belief Can think big Can work together for a common purpose Can deliver on time Can go beyond ‘business as usual’ thinking
35. Attitudinal shifts and great expectations Its nice to walk the streets of the city, especially at night Public transport is OK The Central City is a great place to visit The city is safe, even for my family
36. For locals and visitors alike, the 2010 WC was an exceptional experience... How do we turn the exception into the norm?
39. City Integrated Events Strategy Team Role of sporting, cultural and business events in setting new deadlines for coordinated action Bidding priorities (10 years); event coordination (12 months) Events criteria? Ensure well organised event (to include public transport and park and ride where possible) Maximise local participation Improve visitor experience Promote Cape Town brand Leave economic, social and cultural legacy
40. Implications for the Central City? Plan and organise the Cape Town Central City as a permanent major events precinct: event venues; public spaces; public art; walking and cycling routes; public transport; accommodation; entertainment; retail strategy; markets and traders; dressing the city; outdoor advertising; safety and security, neighbourhood forums, etc Sustain Fan Walk Cape Town brand paradigm shift - from ‘escape from the city into nature’ to ‘engaging with the city and its people’
41. ABSA Premiership Soccer double header on 27 August Fan Walk 16h00 – 20h30 Vasco de Gama vs Orlando Pirates 18h00 Ajax Cape Town vs Bloemfontein Celtics 20h45
44. Central City Development Strategy cape town central city into the future managing growth and leading change over the next ten years
45. Transport and related issues in the Central City Integrated traffic, parking, public space, pedestrian and cycling strategy Taming of Strand St Consideration of transit malls: Upper Long St; Darling St; Adderley St