by Istell Orton-Nightingale | Mar 2, 2022 | Blog
How is it that some small towns thrive while others suffer from disinvestment? Every successful small town has its own set of strengths and weaknesses, but they all have a few things in common. Here are some of those characteristics that successful small towns have in...
by Tanya Sango | Feb 24, 2022 | Blog
Zooming in on the importance of creating with communities and not only for them A people-centred development seeks to return control over resources to people and their communities to be used in meeting their own needs. In this particular situation, a people-centred...
by Eriva Nanyonjo | Feb 23, 2022 | Blog
The quote “If not now, then when? If not me, then who? -Mike Ebeling, could not be more appropriate in the context on the newly launching Small Town Regeneration Strategy. Whilst South Africa is flouted as having some of the most robust/comprehensive legislation in...
by Istell Orton-Nightingale | Feb 22, 2022 | Blog
How often do you struggle to talk to others around you about the things you are good at? We pause and reflect and quite happily share our deficits, the things that are wrong with us, which we need to work on. At our very core, we each have our own set of strengths, a...
by Stefanie Chetty | Feb 21, 2022 | Blog, Small-Town Regeneration
Photo by Real Jansen on Unsplash Abstract: The South African Constitution and Local Government Legislation provide ample opportunities for communities to actively participate in and even provide municipal services under a formal agreement. Community engagement in...
by Istell Orton-Nightingale | Feb 18, 2022 | Blog
Development projects can have many complications and pitfalls and you may be wondering whether you need a professional to help you through the process. It is a good idea to have an expert town planner on your side to make sure you have the best possible chance of...