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The changing face of Alexandra

Released: March 2008 | Source: ARP

In the past much has been written about Alexandra with its overcrowding, housing shortage and lack of infrastructure. But is that picture still accurate? Judge for yourself...

Extension 7 Housing
        

1704 families that were living in dangerous and hazardous conditions, or on land needed to develop public amenities, are being rehoused in Extension 7.
   
People living in overcrowded
and  dangerous conditions		   March 2008, over 1000 families have been relocated to new houses   New home owners greening
their properties in Ext. 7
         
Vasco Bridge
        
   
Original informal crossing on the Jukskei River in 2005   Construction of the bridge
is underway		   The Vasco Bridge in 2008, linking northern Alex to the Far East Bank
         
Affordable Rental Housing: "520"
    

In pursuit of government's goal to eradicate squatter camps, the ARP is building affordable rental accommodation for those living in informal settlements who do not qualify for subsided housing.
   
Informal housing in Alex   Innovative solar paneling   Clusters replacing squatter camps
         
Kwabhekilanga Sports Centre
    

The Kwabhekilanga rugby grounds and new eight-track athletics stadium are to be shared by the school and the broader community.
   
Bare earth in 2005   Retaining walls to level the track   Track & grassing complete in 2008
         
Pan Africa development
        

A taxi rank and taxi holding facility for 1000 vehicles, public open market with 650 stall holders and 8000m² of commercial space are under development.
   
The old Putcoland before demolition   The area cleared for development   Well under way in March 2008
         
K206 housing project
        

K206 is the largest housing project in Alexandra to date. The land, originally earmarked for a highway, stretches from Marlboro in the north to London Road in the south.
   
Land reserved for a highway becomes a housing opportunity   1760 affordable houses with 2150 rental rooms in "cluster-style"   K206 cutting a swathe
through Alexandra in 2008
         
Alexandra parks
        
   
Then: few places for children to play   Land is prepared for parks   Now: playgrounds, parks & pools

These are not the only projects that are under development or recently completed by the ARP in Alexandra. For a more in-depth view, please browse through our Photo Gallery .
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