Human Settlements

With regard to the Better Living Model as seen at Conradie Park:

1. Whether there is a document that outlines the aims, rationale and philosophy of the Better Living Model; if so, can a copy be made available;

Information about the Conradie project can be accessed on http://westerncape.gov.za/betterlivingmodel/. The website is updated on a regular basis to reflect progress against the deliverables, and this will enable the member to keep up with the latest developments on the project.

2. as Conradie Park is the pilot project for the Better Living Model, whether his department plans to implement this model elsewhere; if not, why not; if so, (a) where and (b) what are the anticipated timelines for these projects?

1. The Conradie project is implemented in partnership with the Department of Transport and Public Works as the lead Department. The two Departments are jointly working on a pipeline of projects to be implemented following on the same principles as the Conradie project.

The following projects have been initiated within the Cape Town CBD

• Founders Garden Artscape Precinct
• Leeuloop Precinct Development

2. Planning of the two projects has commenced. However, work has been halted, as the Department is currently awaiting feedback from the National Department of Human Settlements on the approval of revised social housing standards, which will have an impact on the targeted quantum of Social Housing opportunities. The department is not able to confirm the timelines as this is dependent on the approval of the revised social housing norms and standards.