K206 is the largest housing project in Alexandra to date. The land, originally earmarked for a highway, stretches from the North of Alex (Marlboro) to the South (London Rd). 1760 affordable houses and 2150 rental rooms will be built in "cluster-style" developments. In this radical new approach, traditional community interaction can be preserved while exciting new concepts in urban design allow for the simultaneous increase in housing densities along with greater availability of open and shared community space.

2006:

November 22nd - the project is launched.

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2007:

March - construction begins with levelling of the ground and basic infrastructure next to London Rd

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May 9th - slabs for showhouses are laid

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May 21st - walls in 1st showhouse complex up to 1st floor height

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August - The landscape on both sides of London Road starts changing as earthworks stretch as far as the eye can see...

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The showhouse complex is up to second story height...

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November - The showhouses are nearly complete and the brickwork begin along the Southern side of London Road, while infrastructure work continues on the Northern side of London Road.

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2008:

February:

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March:

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July:

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September:

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December:

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2009:

September - The basic structures now extend from London Rd all the way down to the river at Vasco Bridge, and the project is visible for miles around. The first houses are finished and ready to be handed over in October.

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2010:

February - Approximately 1000 families have already been settled in their new homes in K206. Most of the residents are from the Iputheng cluster of schools and Setjwetla informal settlement camp, using the "block-by block" approach. Some of these photos were taken the day after families moved in.

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March - Over 200 families were moved into K206

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