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Videos
A Dazzling Totem Pole of Tires in One of Cape Town's Most Dangerous Slums
Rather, it's about a neat community art project dealing with old tires.
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The Limits of Bus Rapid Transit: A Cape Town Case Study
Why BRT isn't right for every city.
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Soon, South Africans Will Drink Treated Sewage Water
Plus, a terrorism memorial becomes a magnet for public urination and the location of a British town's death registry office is questioned.
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What Makes a Public Space Good for Democracy?
The best world capitals to raise a democratic ruckus.
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Photos
The Growing Popularity of Bus Rapid Transit
When designed the right way, a BRT line can be a smart alternative to more expensive modes of public transit.
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Postcard
Cape Town Prepares for Winter
A glimpse of the city as the seasons change.
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Dramatic Skyline Change of the Day: Cape Town May Grow Up
The city's building height restrictions are under review.
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Charts
Chart of the Day: Africa's Greenest Cities
A side-by-side comparison of 15 major metro areas.
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Charts
Why You Should Buy an iPad in Bangkok Instead of Buenos Aires
Comparing the price of an iPad and more than 20 other consumer goods across a selection of the world's major cities.
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Cape Town, Design Capital
South African city named “World Design Capital 2014”
