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Global accolades for Maboneng
Its integrated urban regeneration efforts encompass mixed-use spaces which enable small business, entrepreneurship and the arts to thrive Staff Reporter news@inner-city-gazette.co.za
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aboneng Precinct in Joburg’s Fox Street has won two major global accolades. First, it was voted as one of the world’s coolest new tourist attractions to visit in 2015 by Travel + Leisure, a leading New York-based travel and tourism magazine with more than 4.8 million readers. The precinct shares the honour with the Shanghai Tower, China; Eiffel Tower in Paris, ICE Krakow Con-
gress Centre in Krakow, Poland; and the Starry Night Bicycle Path in Nuenen, the Netherlands. Second, it was the UK’s leading daily newspaper The Times that waxed lyrical about one of the city’s favourite tourist attractions. “This is not the place for tourists looking for beautiful architecture and city walks,” the paper says. “It’s for people prepared to uncover the diamonds in the rough; and when they do, they’ll find a city that is alive and kicking.” Located on the eastern side of the city, Maboneng, a Place of Light in
Sesotho, has become Joburg’s poster boy because of its integrated urban regeneration efforts that encompass mixed-use spaces which enable small business, entrepreneurship, the arts, culture and fashion to thrive. But there are also loads of seriously cool things for visitors and residents of Johannesburg to see and do. “Since Johannesburg’s trendiest denizens have been descending by the droves, a new public space was long overdue. With that in mind Maboneng welcomes its newest development in
February, the Common Ground urban park. With sports facilities and a venue for open-air concerts and events, the park promises to be a cool community hub in an already booming part of the city,” says Travel & Leisure. The precinct is an exciting urban artists’ hub, with several well-established artists, including William Kentridge and David Krut, having their studios and high-end art galleries there. Maboneng is also home to the Museum of African Design, a multi-disciplinary exhibition and performance platform.
Joburg’s MMC for Economic Development, Ruby Mathang says it is pleasing to be showered with global accolades such as these. Joburg Tourism official Laura Vercueil said the naming of Maboneng as one of the coolest places in the world is ‘thrilling news’. “It is a resounding testament to the spirit of the people who love the city of Johannesburg, who live, work, invest and innovate in it. Hats off to Destination Joburg and everyone who makes it happen,” Vercueil added.