ERF 1117 – A SMARTER, SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
The LSDF draft threatens Big Bay, Bloubergstrand, and surrounding areas with high-density development and poor planning. But there’s a better way—a responsible, sustainable, and community-first vision for Erf 1117.
WHAT A SMARTER PLAN LOOKS LIKE:
A COMMUNITY-FOCUSED DEVELOPMENT, NOT OVERDEVELOPMENT
Balanced, mixed-use design – blending homes, businesses, and public spaces without overwhelming the area.
No traffic chaos – Big Bay Boulevard must remain a free-flowing mobility route, not another Parklands Main Road.
Pedestrian-friendly streets – encouraging walking, cycling, and easy access to essential services.
HOUSING THAT WORKS FOR RESIDENTS, NOT INVESTORS
Affordable housing for locals – prioritising those who live & work in the area over speculative investors.
Integrated, not isolated – No segregated housing blocks—affordable housing should blend seamlessly into the area.
No "buy-to-rent" loopholes – Preventing large-scale investor takeovers of housing meant for real residents.
TOURISM & ECONOMIC GROWTH – WITHOUT RUINING THE AREA
5-star hotel on the ridge – Unlocking Big Bay’s full tourism potential while creating jobs & boosting the economy.
Educational & research hubs – A world-class environmental & climate research institute supporting innovation.
No industrial zones at Big Bay’s entrance – Tourism, not industry, should drive the local economy.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION & ENERGY SUSTAINABILITY
Protects wetlands, dunes, and Blaauwberg Nature Reserve – keeping Big Bay’s natural beauty intact.
A Net Zero, Green Star-rated suburb – featuring solar energy, water conservation, and smart infrastructure.
A "Green Gateway" to Big Bay – sustainable landscaping that enhances, not destroys, the area.
WHY THIS MATTERS
The BBLSDF ignores these sustainable alternatives.
The community deserves a plan that benefits residents, not just developers.
We need a future-proof, responsible plan for Erf 1117.