Real Estate Investor Magazine South Africa March 2016 | Page 39

a creative and eclectic mix of people on the street –
international tourists and homecoming-revolution
expats, business people, students and artists. This
all due to a young entrepreneur who understood the
area’s potential, and what people in the area needed.
The same can be said for the young team behind
Blok in the Western Cape; living in the city themselves
they understand how an urban landscape is used when
it’s not only your workplace but your front yard and
living space. Shared amenities are a must, and these
must tap into the needs of the community. These
needs touch on workspaces, outdoor yoga and exercise
facilities, street festivals and events that speak to
people interested in getting out of their home and
experiencing their cities.
A perfect example of city events run and driven by
its residents is Open Streets Cape Town (OSCT),
founded by a group o