December 2017

  • Cape Town Mayor outlines status quo of water crisis

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    During a recent speech delivered at the Atlantis Aquifer, Cape Town Mayor Patricia de Lille thanked Capetonians who had been making efforts to cut their water usage, saying that about half of water users had restricted their daily usage to 87 litres per day. But added that this was not enough. “We need each and…

  • Water saving and greening go hand-in-hand for ERCID

    Water saving and greening go hand-in-hand for ERCID

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    In a year of serious drought and steadily increasing water restrictions, it may seem like an odd time to be greening an industrial area. However, if you’ve recently spent some time in the Elsies River City Improvement District (ERCID), you may have noticed a potted garden or two, brightening up the stark facades of buildings…

  • No vacant buildings in ERCID, due to increased demand: 2017 in review

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    Since its launch in July 2015, Elsies River City Improvement District (ERCID) has become a shining example of just what can be achieved through hard work and dedication to change. According to Chairperson John Houston, the successes of the ERCID can perhaps be seen most clearly in an influx of new businesses. “Due to the…