Estate Living Magazine Precinct Living - Issue 33 | Page 14

This area offers a well-developed and exciting array of coffee
culture, artisanal food, gin, wine and beer; walkways and public
space to run, cycle, walk and enjoy ocean-side views; food
markets, gyms and parkruns, and of course the mountain, which
plays an integral role in our leisure time with more and more
people hiking, climbing Lion’s Head for sunrise, sunset, daytime
and even full moon views, or exploring the many hiking trails
accessed from just above the city.
Cape Town lifestyle today
Over the years the V&A has grown and evolved into the iconic
Cape Town landmark and top attraction it is today. It is the
benchmark for mixed-use space, and the elegant Marina
Residential Estate, built around the canalised waterway that
connects the CTICC and the Westin Cape Town with the
One&Only Hotel, is possibly the most desirable address in
town. The Silo District is a celebration of creative design, with
the spectacularly transformed historic grain silos that now house
award-winning green office spaces and – the latest tourist
delight – the Zeitz MOCAA (Museum of Contemporary Art
Africa), which has 6,000 square metres of exhibition space.
The increase in the development of loft apartments and
residential buildings in the city is an indication of the growing
trend to reduce commuting and to live, work and play in the same
place. The exciting R10 billion Harbour Arch project will change
the face of the city, with pedestrian-friendly residential, retail and
entertainment services designed to bring this area to life 24/7.
www.marinaresidentialestate.co.za, www.harbourarch.co.za
Reclaiming the city
Residents and tourists alike are rediscovering the city through a
variety of exciting initiatives that focus on bringing people together
for urban recreation, and the area from the Waterfront to Sea Point
is a paradise of great little artisanal eateries and food markets.
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www.estate-living.co.za
• First Thursdays is celebrated between 17:00 and 21:00 on
the first Thursday of the month, and allows free access to art
galleries, street theatre and exhibitions in the CBD. Food
trucks, eateries, coffee houses and pubs provide sustenance
for all choosing to stay in the city after work for supper and
entertainment. www.first-thursdays.co.za
• Open Streets encourages engagement in urban spaces
during off-peak times. Public roads are turned into walkways
and used to cycle, skate, rollerblade and play. Street food,
live music, static displays and interactive fun such as giant
chess or scrabble, chalk art, dancing or just strolling bring
the residents of Cape Town together to enjoy the outdoors.
www.openstreets.org.za/what-we-do/calendar
• The parkrun movement is very active in Cape Town and
the Green Point parkrun is closest to the city. www.parkrun.
co.za/greenpoint
• For those who prefer a more informal approach, the
Green Point Urban Park is a safe place to walk or run, and
then continue past the lighthouse and on to Sea Point or
Mouille Point via the Promenade. www.capetown.gov.za/
capetownstadium/green-point-park