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What is City Views?
City Views is a placemaking publication and free community paper, co-published by the Cape Town Partnership and the Central City Improvement District (CCID) every month, that aims to build community and connect Cape Town, one story, one paper, one person at a time.
Want to share your story?
We’re always on the look out for stories of people who are shaping their city, their community and their lives for the better. If you would like to be featured, or know someone who is worth featuring, please send your story – whether it’s a photo, a text document or an illustration – to judith@capetownpartnership.co.za.
Want to syndicate our stories?
All of the content in City Views is available for sharing and for free syndication. If you have a community paper or publication that you believe would benefit from the use of these stories, please contact judith@capetownpartnership.co.za.
Want to distribute City Views?
50 000 copies of City Views are distributed across Cape Town’s City Bowl and beyond every month. If you’re an eager reader of City Views – and know of others who would be too – have you ever considered becoming a distributor? All we need is your contact details, address and how many copies you need each month, mailed to aziza@capetownpartnership.co.za.
May 2013: Cape Town as a biodiverse city
Cape Town's urban biodiversity is on glorious show in the May 2013 issue of City Views. Turn these pages and enjoy understanding the city as an ecosystem, sustainable systems thinking in business and, of course, a nexus of human diversity. As usual, our centre-fold map focuses on our theme and we hope, like us, you'll enjoy discovering the city's flora on foot! Download the PDF, download the Flora on foot map.
April 2013: Sounding out the city of Cape Town
How can we make music together, asks the April 2013 issue of City Views. Turn these pages find out why effective partnerships take note of jazz musicians, more about the beautiful sound of Cape Town's groove (and how it got it) and explore your own personal music map of Cape Town. Download the PDF.
March 2013: Cape Town as a happening city
There is always something happening in Cape Town. From Design Indaba to Infecting the City, the March issue looks at multiple events that happen in the city, and tell the story of how each event is about more than the event itself; how at its best it presents an opportunity to play, to connect, to be a part of something bigger than ourselves. Beyond the events we also look at how people can make the city happen for them, by being more socially conscious designers, more active community members and more adventurous retailers. City Views explores Cape Town as the happening city. Download the PDF
February 2013: Cape Town as an everyday city
Cape Town is probably most recognised abroad by its picture-postcard moments – of the mountain and the sea and the stadium. But beyond its extraordinary moments, seen from the air, it has a pedestrian life too, of people working, and washing their clothes, and needing to buy groceries, that sometimes goes unnoticed. City Views explores the city of the every day. Download the PDF.
January 2013: Cape Town as a thoughtful city
What if you committed to becoming a more considerate commuter, consumer and community member in 2013, and began to see more possibility in the world around you? Read the January 2013 edition of City Views to start your journey. Download the PDF.
December 2012: Cape Town as a playful city
Cape Town is an urban playground ready to be explored: Start the season by reading the December 2012 issue of City Views and then head out into the streets and squares to go play. Download the PDF (12.6MB).
November 2012: Cape Town as a collaborative city
Cape Town’s CBD runs on more than just electricity: It’s powered by collaboration. In the November edition of City Views, take time to join the dots between yourself and opportunities to share in the city centre. Download the PDF.
October 2012: Cape Town as a mobile city
What moves Cape Town's Central City and the people in it? Read October's edition of City Views to find out how the city is investing in mobility and find the hidden gems of the CBD (often tucked away between points A and B). Download the PDF.
September 2012: Cape Town as a creative space
Public space and how creativity can transform is the focus of September’s edition of City Views. Read up on the business case that can be made for public space, draw inspiration from others who’re helping create a sense of place, and explore the city through sound. Download the PDF.
August 2012: Cape Town as an economic hub
Find out more about the economic opportunities in Cape Town, how to put your business on the map, and why informal trade is so important. Download the PDF.
July 2012: Cape Town as a diverse city
Take yourself around the world without leaving the city centre, see the fashion of Cape Town's streets and read about the restaurants that spice up the CBD. Download the PDF.
June 2012: Cape Town as a literary city
Read our rough guide to Cape Town’s publishing landscape, take yourself on a literary tour through the city and explore four potential futures for publishing. Download the PDF.
May 2012: Cape Town as a historic city
Read about what the CTICC sees in its 2020 future, how South Africa's history is being translated into music and what it's like to live in District Six again. Download the PDF.
April 2012: Cape Town as a smart city
Discover the smart side of Cape Town, and how you can become part of an educated, more sustainable and more connected city. Download the PDF.
March 2012: Cape Town as a sustainable city
Is Cape Town growing increasingly sustainable? Read the March edition of City Views to see how rooftops in the city are turning a lighter shade of green, and to find out how you can save the planet and go grocery shopping at the same time. Download the PDF.
February 2012: Cape Town as a trendsetting city
What trends will we see developing in Cape Town during 2012? We examine 12 upcoming trends in the City Centre. Download the PDF.
December/January 2012: Cape Town as an unexpected city
Take time to discover the Cape Town you thought you knew, and start by reading the holiday bumper issue of City Views. Download the PDF.
November 2011: Cape Town as an innovative design city
Read what design can do for Cape Town, and how local innovation is inspired by nature’s design. Download the PDF.
October 2011: Cape Town as an African city
Read about Mother City multiculture and new mobility for a people-friendly city. Download the PDF.
September 2011: Cape Town as a creative city
Read about the city’s new eco-friendly skyscraper and take a look inside designers’ studios. Download the PDF.
August 2011: Cape Town as a city for people
Read about the city’s liveable, loveable streets and find out what's best about Bree. Download the PDF.
July 2011: Cape Town as a winter city
Read eight great reasons to get out of the house this winter, as well as a few tips on giving responsibly. Download the PDF.
June 2011: Cape Town as a liveable city
Read how the city is connecting mountain to sea, and establishing a walkable fashion route. Download the PDF.
May 2011: Cape Town as a global city
Read about plans to connect a world-class convention centre to a cultural and entertainment hub. Download the PDF.
April 2011: Cape Town as a business city
Read more on the Earth Fair food market and how to make public spaces work for you. Download the PDF.
March 2011: Cape Town as a transport city
Read how the city is rethinking transport and mobility to become a walkable city. Download the PDF.
February 2011: Cape Town as an events city
Read about the launch of The Fringe and peek inside the Design Indaba conference and expo. Download the PDF.
December/January 2011: Cape Town enjoys the holidays
Read more on markets, travel and what the city has in store for 2011. Download the PDF.
