The world cup and urban revitalisation
OUTPUT TYPE: Journal Article
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2010
TITLE AUTHOR(S): I.Turok
KEYWORDS: CRIME AND SECURITY, PUBLIC OPINION, SAFETY, SOCCER WORLD CUP, TOWNS, URBANISATION
Intranet: HSRC Library: shelf number 6511
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/4104
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/4104
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Abstract
During the World Cup, many South Africans made an important discovery that could help us to transform our cities for the better - the value of dense public spaces for social interaction and vitality. IVAN TUROK discusses the importance of densification for the future of our cities.-
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