Buffalo City Development Strategy: Managing a city in transition
Organisation: Buffalo City Development
Publish Date: March 2007
Country: South Africa
Sector: Development
Type: Other publication
Tags: East London, Buffalo City Development Strategy (BCDS), City Development Strategy (CDS), City, Cities, Urban development
What will Buffalo City offer a child born today in Mdantsane or in rural Matatiele in 20 years time? How can we be sure that such a child will have access to a dignified quality of life, be equipped with the right skills and have access to quality employment? The truth is that we cannot presume that anything will better in the future unless we act today. Meeting the needs of future generations require careful planning with a sufficient long-term horizon that allows institutions to respond appropriately now with a 20 year or more mindset.
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