- Act III Scene I: Adding Color (November 16, 2015)
- Slideshow Test
- “Bawawethu” (December 3, 2015)
- Social Enterprise
- Acronym Dictionary
- Background
- About CTPC
- Blog
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- Welcome!
- Projects
- Projects Overview
- 2015
- Expanding Early Childhood Development Opportunities in an Informal Settlement
- Exploring New Outreach Models for Early Childhood Development
- Fostering Community at the Canterbury Street Lot
- Background Research
- Philosophy Behind Helping the Homeless
- Belonging and its Psychological Impact on Street People
- Establishing Social Inclusion in the Street Community
- Understanding Homelessness’ Role in Urban Development
- Investigating the Effect of Public Spaces on Cities
- Creating a Sense of Community Through Green Areas
- Commemorating the Street Community’s Lives
- Partnerships
- Planning
- Outcomes
- Resources
- Background Research
- Providing More than a Meal at Service Dining Rooms
- Upgrading the K2 Informal Settlement through Community Collaboration
- Background Research
- Planning Pages
- The Partnership
- K2 Journey
- Act I Scene I: New Beginnings (October 22, 2015)
- Act I Scene II: Getting lost in the K2 Maze (October 23, 2015)
- Act I Scene III: The Outsiders (October 26, 2015)
- Act II Scene I: Touring Tuesday (November 10, 2015)
- Act II Scene II: Trouble in K2 (November 16, 2015)
- Act III Scene I: Luncheon: A Change of Scenery (November 17, 2015)
- Act III Scene II: Adding Colour (November 20, 2015)
- Act III Scene III: “Bawawethu” (December 3, 2015)
- Act III Scene IV: Financial Contribution: One Step at a Time (December 7, 2015)
- Project Outcomes
- Project Resources
- References
- Women’s Empowerment through Increased Access and Understanding of Technology
- Background Research
- Partnership
- Planning
- Process Narrative
- Outcomes
- Project Resources
- References
- 2014
- Empowerment through Improving Facilities at the Sizakuyenza Safe House
- The Big Issue Goes Online: Creating a Vendor-Run Profiling Program
- Early Childhood and Community Development in Flamingo Crescent
- Background Research
- Challenges of Early Childhood Development in South Africa
- Crèche Regulations and Finances
- Best Practices for Crèche Development
- Determinants of Crèche Quality
- The Effect of Playground Design on Child Development
- The Effect of Playground Design on Communities
- Developmental Benefits of Recreational Space
- Public Space Inequality in South Africa
- Recyclable Playgrounds
- Flamingo Crescent Informal Settlement
- Planning and Methods
- The Partnership
- The Play by Play
- Project Outcomes
- Resources
- Background Research
- An Entrepreneurial Initiative for Distributing Energy Efficient Products in Low Income Communities
- Background
- Planning
- Partnerships
- Project Narrative
- Act 1: Adapting our Project
- Act 2: Finding Distribution Centers
- Scene 1: Creating Interest in Wonderbags
- Scene 2: First Trip to an Informal Settlement
- Scene 3: Looking for New Products
- Scene 4: Gathering Community Energy and Crèche Information
- Scene 5: A Visit to Flamingo
- Scene 6: Just Do It: Three Crèche Visits
- Scene 7: The Reality of Low Income Areas
- Scene 8: A College for Kiddies
- Act 3: Establishing Pilot Programs
- Scene 1: Pilot Program
- Scene 2: A Second Pilot Program
- Scene 3: Sustainable Sales
- Scene 4: Low Income Energy Services Task Team Meeting
- Scene 5: Lunch at the Crèche
- Scene 6: Exploring Other Products
- Scene 7: Graduation
- Scene 8: Enjoying Electricity
- Scene 9: Collaboration for Future Implementation
- Scene 10: Keep Smiling
- Epilogue
- Outcomes
- References
- Expanding Health, Education, and Wellbeing Services and Analyzing the Effects of Underlying Social Complexities on WaSH-UP
- Background Research
- Mission & Objectives
- Cast of Characters
- Process Narrative: Our Journey
- Project Outcomes: Not Just Toilets Anymore!
- Epilogue
- WaSH-UP Sustainable Livelihoods and Business Operations
- Mission and Objectives Overview
- Background Research
- Informal Settlements in South Africa: Langrug Community
- Shared Action Learning (SAL)
- Community Assets
- What Business Institutions/Models Would Best Serve the Community?
- How to Start a Small Business in Informal Settlements
- Possible Models for Small Businesses and Savings Groups
- Ethical Considerations
- Research Questions
- Sources and References
- The Partnership
- Acts and Scenes
- Project Outcomes
- Reflection and Growth during the IQP Journey
- 2013
- Blue Sky Recycling Programme
- Community Mobilisation Through Reblocking in Flamingo Crescent
- The Partnership
- Welcome to Flamingo Crescent
- Background Research
- Methodology: Shared Action Learning
- Project Narrative
- Act 1: Trial and Error
- Scene 1: First Meeting with Levona
- Scene 2: An Introduction to 7de Laan
- Scene 3: Beginnings of Turmoil
- Scene 4: Finding Hope
- Scene 5: A Motivation for our Work
- Scene 6: Red Hill Settlement Tour Highlights Opportunities
- Scene 7: City Mission Visit Illuminates the Option of Reblocking
- Scene 8: Meeting the Key Planners
- Scene 9: First Weekly Meeting Causes Confusion
- Scene 10: Subcouncil Meeting Eases Worries
- Scene 11: A Raw and Unexpected Story
- Scene 12: Ethiopian Experience
- Scene 13: Shack Demolition
- Scene 14: Engineering the Future
- Scene 15: Public Meeting in 7de Laan
- Act 1 Reflection
- Act 2: Testing the Waters
- Scene 1: A Taste of Flamingo
- Scene 2: Getting to know the Community Leaders
- Scene 3: Cluster Meetings in Flamingo
- Scene 4: Introduction to Mtshini Wam
- Scene 5: Kuku Town Visit Provides Example
- Scene 6: All Parties Come Together
- Scene 7: Library Networking
- Scene 8: Communication and Enumeration
- Act 2 Reflection
- Act 3: Taking Care of Business
- Scene 1: Meeting the Contractors
- Scene 2: Breaking Ground
- Scene 3: If You Build It They Will Come
- Scene 4: Visiting ELRU Opens Doors for a Crèche in Flamingo
- Scene 5: A Living Virtue
- Scene 6: Meeting a New Potential Stakeholder
- Scene 7: Meeting with the CECD: “Let’s do it.”
- Scene 8: Bringing Green Innovation to the Crèche
- Scene 9: Final Stakeholder Meeting
- Scene 10: Saying Goodbye to Flamingo Crescent
- Act 3 Reflection
- Student Reflections
- Act 1: Trial and Error
- Resources and References
- Community Mobilisation Through Reblocking: An Interactive Upgrading Anthology
- Early Childhood Development Connection
- MGV Park Redevelopment
- Project Partners
- Project Outcomes
- Background Research
- Planning and Methods
- Process Narrative
- Act 1: The Beginning
- Scene 1: Arriving in Maitland Garden Village
- Scene 2: First Sight
- Scene 3: Meeting with the Project Members
- Scene 4: Community Survey
- Scene 5: Working with Co-Researchers
- Scene 6: Village Day
- Scene 7: Monday’s Meeting with Jude
- Scene 8: Monday’s Meeting with Co-Researchers
- Scene 9: Discouraging Moment
- Scene 10: Setting up the Fantasy Playscape Activity with the Crèche
- Act 2: A New Hope
- Act 3: Getting the Ball Rolling
- Personal Reflections
- Act 1: The Beginning
- Resources
- WaSH-UP
- 2012
- Capacity Building of a Community Based Organisation in Maitland Garden Village
- Meet the Team
- Background Research and Preparation
- Ethical Considerations
- Cape Town Project Centre Context
- Sponsors
- Project Work on Site
- Cast of Characters
- Meetings
- Organisational Profiles
- Act 1: Finding our Footing
- Scene 1: First Encounter with Maitland Garden Village (MGV)
- Scene 2: Tour of Maitland Garden Village
- Scene 3: Ronell’s Sight into the Help Centre
- Scene 4: First Look at the Potential Venue
- Scene 5: Getting to Know the People We are Working With
- Scene 6: Tour Of Oude Molen
- Scene 7: Village Day
- Scene 8: Monday Morning Meeting
- Scene 9: Meeting at MGV Community Centre
- Reflection and Moving Forward
- Act 2: Building Support
- Act 3: Strategy and Execution
- Envisioning a Black River Pathway: Creating a Heritage Destination through Social Development
- Research & Planning
- Cast of Characters
- Ethical Considerations
- Acts and Scenes
- Act One: Getting Started
- Scene Eight: Maitland Garden Village Day
- Scene Five: Faces of Oude Molen Eco Village
- Scene Four: First Meeting with our Sponsors
- Scene One: The First Pathway Experience
- Scene Seven: Visiting Company’s Garden
- Scene Six: A Presentation to our Sponsors
- Scene Three: Walking the Desire Lines
- Scene Two: Tour of Maitland Garden Village
- Act Two: Developing Relationships
- Act Three: Absorbing Information
- Act Four: Meeting with the City
- Act Five: Wrapping Up
- Act One: Getting Started
- Resources & References
- Laying the Foundation for a Resilient Partnership: Innovative Upgrading in the Informal Settlement of Langrug
- Welcome to Langrug
- Background Research
- Cast of Characters
- Primary Project Focuses
- Acts and Scenes: Our Observations and Reflections
- Act 1: Jumping Right In
- Act 2: Planning and Moving Forward
- Discussing the Needs of the Community and How the MPC Can Help
- Making the Decision to Move Forward with the Multi-Purpose Centre
- Reblocking Guidebook Discussion
- Re-Measuring for Reblocking
- Spacing Out ReBlocking
- Fire In Zwelitsha
- Lunch Scene
- Working Team Arguments
- Playing Games
- Introductions at the Municipality: A Revelation
- Amanda Realises the Importance of Documentation
- The Working Team Presents to the Municipality
- How Simple Office Supplies Can Spark Progress
- Further Difficulty with Planning
- Learning How to Do (and Teach) a Cost Analysis
- Act 3: Making Decisions
- Working Group Expresses Community Urgency
- Impromptu Meeting with Dawie
- Meeting with Scott: Ending a Day of Confusion
- Partnership Meeting 13 November
- Alfred’s Presence in Langrug
- Realising the Greywater Cleaning Problems
- Working Group’s Apparent Lack of Trust in the Municipality: Putting Together a Report
- Tensions Regarding Community Contributions and the MPC
- Act 4: WaSH Construction
- Act 5: Our Reflections
- Rooftop Gardens for Sustainable Livelihoods in Cape Town
- Supporting Reblocking and Community Development in Mtshini Wam
- Capacity Building of a Community Based Organisation in Maitland Garden Village
- 2011
- Addressing Greywater Management Issues in Langrug Using a Sustainable Reiterative Process
- Black River Corridor: Visions for Restoration and Recreational Use
- Envisioning the Future Development of Oude Molen Eco Village
- Supporting Asset Based Community Development in Maitland Garden Village
- Chapter 1: What is the best way to aid a community in a sustainable and positive way?
- Chapter 2: How does one lay the foundation for a mutually beneficial relationship?
- Chapter 3: What communication tools can be utilised to gauge a community’s aspirations?
- Chapter 4: What is the best way to show gratitude and initiate community driven action?
- Chapter 5: What is the best approach to gain governmental participation in preparation for a community programme?
- Chapter 6: How do you structure a meeting so the attendees become participants and truly invested?
- Chapter 7: How can MGV continue to develop through mutually beneficial relationships with neighbouring communities?
- Epilogue: What does the future hold?
- Acknowledgements
- Team Interviews
- Photo Gallery
- Downloads and References
- Sustainable Livelihoods Through Beekeeping
- WaSHUp: Innovating Water Sanitation and Hygiene Upgrading in Langrug
- Langrug
- Meet the Team
- Water and Sanitation in Langrug
- Mapped Facility 1
- Mapped Facility 10
- Mapped Facility 2
- Mapped Facility 3
- Mapped Facility 4
- Mapped Facility 5
- Mapped Facility 6
- Mapped Facility 7
- Mapped Facility 8
- Mapped Facility 9
- Mapped Facility 11
- Mapped Facility 12
- Mapped Facility 13
- Mapped Facility 14
- Mapped Facility 15
- Mapped Facility 16
- Mapped Facility 17
- Mapped Facility 18
- Mapped Facility 19
- Mapped Facility 20
- Mapped Facility 21
- Partnerships in Langrug: A Model for the Future
- Community-Driven Development
- Community WaSHUp Spaces
- Multi-Purpose WaSHUp Facility
- Future
- Supplemental Material
- 2010
- Profiling Community Assets
- Collaborative Construction
- Stormwater Management
- Strengthening Spaza Shops
- Supporting Early Childhood Development
- Initiation Site Development
- Meet the Team
- Project
- Good Hope Initiation Site Proposal
- Objectives
- Background
- A Historic Perspective of the Initiation Ritual
- Challenges of Initiation
- Limited Physical Space and Lack of Seclusion
- Building and Burning of Initiation Huts
- Challenges of Initiation in an Urban Environment
- Economic Challenges for Initiates
- Health Concerns during the Initiation Process
- Malnutrition during the Seclusion Period
- Psychological Challenges Faced by Initiates
- Conflicts Between Traditional Leaders and Authorities
- Government Actions in the Initiation Community
- Methodology
- Project Resources
- Acknowledgements
- Co-Researchers
- 2009
- Buildings
- Communications
- Economy
- Energy
- Gardens
- Mapping and Planning
- Water & Sanitation
- Accomplishments
- Background
- Current Conditions and Common Practices within Monwabisi Park
- Establishing Collaborations
- Future Testing
- History of Water and Sanitation in South Africa
- Learning by Example: Case Studies
- Meet the Team
- Methodology
- Monwabisi Park as a Model for Redevelopment
- Our Partners
- Project Resources
- The Sanitation Centre
- 2008
- 2007
- Contact Us
- Communications
- WaSH
- First Week Plans
- Pre-Travel Planning
- Interactions
- Meeting Strategies
- Shared Action Learning
- Mission Statement and Objectives
- Methodology
- Ethics
- Interview Planning
- Week One Plan
- Beyond Week One
- Cast of Characters
- Welcome to Langrug
- Key Areas of Focus
- References
- CTPC Context
- Setting the Stage
- Sponsor: Community Organisation Resource Centre
- Sponsor: Department of Integrated Human Settlements
- Cast of Characters
- Project Planning
- References
Mapped Facility 4
Surrounding Section(s): L, M
Number of Toilets: 2
Number of Taps: 1 screw tap
Number of Basins: 1
Community Member: N/A
Description:
- Tap is separate from basins
Photo:
