1. The Central City Partners Forum discussed several topics for future discussions including the World Design Capital 2014 bid, central city events strategy, and property trends in the central city. 2. They reviewed the success of the 2010 World Cup in Cape Town in challenging stereotypes about Africa, increasing local pride and belief, and delivering projects on time. There was discussion about sustaining this success. 3. The group discussed developing an integrated events strategy for Cape Town over the next 10 years to continue leveraging major events for economic and social benefits, including improving the visitor experience and promoting Cape Town's brand.

1. Central City Partners ForumCape Sun24 August 2010Cape Town Partnership

2. Central City Partners Forum

3. Top topics for future discussionsWorld Design Capital 2014 BidCentral City Events StrategyProperty TrendsPublic Space ManagementProvincial Government Property ProjectSustaining the Fan Walk

4. Central City Development Strategycape town central cityinto the futuremanaging growth and leading change over the next ten years

5. 2010 World Cup Reviewget our citizens involved l provide great experience for our visitors l help make the event an unqualified success l enhance the Cape Town brand l leave a lasting socio-economic legacy

6. Connected system: Stadium, Fan Fest, Fan Walk, Public Transport, Entertainment, Accommodation, Security, Cleansing, Decorations, Lighting, etc

34. 2010 WC paradigm shiftsGlobal stereotypes towards Africa challengedLocal self beliefCan think bigCan work together for a common purposeCan deliver on timeCan go beyond ‘business as usual’ thinking

35. Attitudinal shifts and great expectationsIts nice to walk the streets of the city, especially at nightPublic transport is OKThe Central City is a great place to visitThe city is safe, even for my family

36. For locals and visitors alike, the 2010 WC was an exceptional experience...How do we turn the exception into the norm?

37. March against xenophobia on Fan Walk, July 18

38. Ubuntu Festival, July 18

39. City Integrated Events Strategy TeamRole of sporting, cultural and business events in setting new deadlines for coordinated actionBidding priorities (10 years); event coordination (12 months)Events criteria?Ensure well organised event (to include public transport and park and ride where possible)Maximise local participationImprove visitor experiencePromote Cape Town brandLeave economic, social and cultural legacy

40. Implications for the Central City?Plan and organise the Cape Town Central City as a permanent major events precinct: event venues; public spaces; public art; walking and cycling routes; public transport; accommodation; entertainment; retail strategy; markets and traders; dressing the city; outdoor advertising; safety and security, neighbourhood forums, etcSustain Fan WalkCape Town brand paradigm shift - from ‘escape from the city into nature’ to ‘engaging with the city and its people’

41. ABSA Premiership Soccer double header on 27 AugustFan Walk 16h00 – 20h30Vasco de Gama vs Orlando Pirates 18h00Ajax Cape Town vs Bloemfontein Celtics 20h45

43. Integrated Rapid Transit System – one of Cape Town’s most important projects

44. Central City Development Strategycape town central cityinto the futuremanaging growth and leading change over the next ten years

45. Transport and related issues in the Central CityIntegrated traffic, parking, public space, pedestrian and cycling strategyTaming of Strand StConsideration of transit malls: Upper Long St; Darling St; Adderley St

47. Long distance bus terminal

48. Development guidelines for land use management

49. Provincial Property ProjectObjective to leverage socio-economic benefitAudit of Provincial buildingsFocus on six precinctsArtscapeGovt GaragePrestwichWale StOude MolenSomersetRevised PPP processPrecinct development plansProperty feasibility studiesTransaction advisorsInfrastructure carrying capacity audit?

50. CBACTICC expansion and Foreshore redevelopmentCurrentOwnersfthe Overall Site

51. Culemborg Quarter

52. Cape Town Station phase two redevelopment

53. Culemborg redevelopment?

54. Creative Cape Town communicates, supports and facilitates the development of the creative and knowledge economy in the Central City of Cape Town

55. East City Design Initiative

56. Cape Town Broadband Infrastructure

57. 24 SEPT – 3 OCT 2010