Founders Garden housing development, South Africa
Name of the Project
Founders Garden housing development.
Location
Adjacent to the Artscape Theatre Centre, in Cape Town, in the Western Cape, South Africa.
Project Owner/s
Western Cape Department of Infrastructure.
Project Description
The project entails the development of an inner-city, mixed-use, affordable housing development.
The development is the largest inner-city housing development yet and will comprise an estimated 1 476 social housing residential units and about 1 162 open market units, bringing the total to more than 2 630 units.
The high-rise development will include an early childhood development centre, among other public services and amenities. This site is also within walking distance of the Cape Town Railway Station, the MyCiti Civic Centre Station and health services.
Potential Job Creation
Not confirmed.
Capital Expenditure
More than R2-billion.
Planned Start/End Date
The tender to procure a developer and a social housing institution for the Founders Garden development was advertised on July 25, 2025.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None disclosed.
Contact Details for Project Information
Western Cape Department of Infrastructure acting head of communication Stephen Heyns, tel +27 21 483 8067 or
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