Jo'burg's REBIRTH

[aquablue]

Originally Posted by musiccity

The CBD was definitely a no-go zone in the 90's. That area your talking about is Hillbrow, one of the most dangerous places in South Africa. (still is)

But even Hillbrow is improving.

And to answer your first question, very few whites are really moving back into the CBD with the exception of a few renovated buildings-turned lofts in Braamfontein. But these gentrified areas are attracting Joburgers of all races as a trendy place to enjoy the weekend.

Your second question, Sandton lacked street life up until the completion of the Gautrain in August of 2011, now it's bustling with street life.

Good to hear, the city has great potential.

[musiccity]

tons!

[aquablue]

Originally Posted by musiccity

tons!

Wow, you are the booster

[musiccity]

Thanks


More Maboneng Precinct pictures




12 Decades Hotel



Loft in the nearly completed Revolution House



Urban Renewal.. (black building is the new Fox Street Studios)



mabonengprecinct.com

[briker]

Musiccity, Im very impressed by your knowledge of Joburg and your great efforts on this forum. Cheers mate

[musiccity]

Originally Posted by briker

Musiccity, Im very impressed by your knowledge of Joburg and your great efforts on this forum. Cheers mate

Thank you Briker! I may be moving to Jo'burg so I've been researching the city extensively.

[Diggerdog]

Some pics of Braamfontein and the ongoing regeneration. Pics courtesy of jda.co.za website.

This rebirth is having ripple effects now as surrounding areas catch on. It is very nice to witness.

Nelson Mandela bridge precinct going in to the CBD



New art installations dot the landscape



The Milner Park hotel back to its former glory



New green spaces and theatre precinct



Solar power for traffic lights



The office node is thriving

[musiccity]

This thread slipped out of my mind

I'll update with pics tomorrow, thanks for the picture Diggerdog!

[mike2005]

I think its great. Braamies is looking pretty good now. But I have to disagree on the London point: it looks and feels NOTHING like London. Instead it looks and feels very South African (and the closest Joburg gets to the vibe of Cape Town CBD).

Quite why Joburg would want to emulate London is quite beyond me!

[Diggerdog]

Ja, I kind of know what he meant about some areas of London, but it's not necessary to compare - Joburg is very unique, and only needs to emulate itself to become one of the worlds great cities.
Anyone who has been to Joburg will know it has a very definite vibe of its own, and it is actually pretty addictive!

[musiccity]

Well I did change the title to Joburg's REBIRTH

[musiccity]

These are pictures of Newtown, a neighborhood in the Jo'burg CBD known as the Cultural Hub of Johannesburg and has received widespread rejuvination.









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[JPBrazil]

Very nice! Please keep posting.

[Joe_centennial]

I just love how Braamfontein looks after the gentrification process. Very quaint, artsy, and hip; somewhere i would want to set up my music studio if i am settling down in Joburg. Nice pics musiccity!

[musiccity]

Thanks guys! More on the way

[musiccity]

Pata Pata Restaurant - Maboneng Precinct

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A metallic bar surface by biancazar, on Flickr

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Play chess in a cozy corner by biancazar, on Flickr

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Friends relaxing over dinner by biancazar, on Flickr

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Lelo, Restaurant and marketing manager of Pata Pata by biancazar, on Flickr

[musiccity]

Moreof the artsy Maboneng Precinct

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The fabulous rooftop bar - 12 Decades Hotel by SoulProviders.co.za, on Flickr

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Main Street Life in Jozi by SoulProviders.co.za, on Flickr

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The Bioscope - our favourite independent cinema in Johannesburg by SoulProviders.co.za, on Flickr

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Arts on Main courtyard and rooftop bar... love it by SoulProviders.co.za, on Flickr

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An artist sketches in the afternoon sun while visitors do some people watching by SoulProviders.co.za, on Flickr

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Untitled by SoulProviders.co.za, on Flickr

[musiccity]

The following pictures are shots from all over the CBD from Joburg forumer Jakes1, also read his commentary on the photos for a better understanding.

[musiccity]

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Originally Posted by Jakes1

Some pictures of my walkabout the other day. I kniow we have a photo forum, but I find more people view pics here.

This little space is in Main Street, a block from the Carlton Hotel. When I last walked by here, raw sewage seeped out into the street. Half of the building was destroyed by fire, while loads of people lived on the upper levels in shacks. It also looked like a car workshop (or chop shop) was operating in the alley between the two. Things are looking up today.

[musiccity]

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Originally Posted by Jakes1

Nino's moved out of their space in lower Main, now they operate right accross from the Capello's on the Corner of Loveday and Main. Never been a Nino's fan, but they do cater for the office people. A new coffee space moved into the old Nino space.



Looking unimpressive from outside, but this Japanese restaurant in Anderson street was packed for lunch.



Good ol' Pino's in Fox street. They have just always been here.



This is in Fox Street. Last time I walked past here it was some dingy beer hall/ gambling joint. Now it is a rather fun space where one can have decent and relatively cheap food. I also like the fact that it is not a KFC, Fish&Chips or anything else.