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City faces backlash over Lansdowne mixed-use development
City of Cape Town faces backlash over mixed-use development approva Residents of the Lansdowne-Crawford community express strong opposition to a newly approved mixed-use development, citing concerns over traffic, noise, and the impact on their residential area. Image: supplied The Lansdowne-Crawford community is strongly opposing a mixed-use development on Rokeby and Lawson Roads, arguing it clashes with the residential area and will cause major traffic, noise, and spatial issues. They have expressed their dissatisfaction with its approval by the City of Cape Town despite their appeals. In an open letter addressed to Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis, the ward councillor, mayco member for Spatial Planning and Environment Eddie Andrews, and the developers and architects involved, the residents cited that the size, height, and the proposed business development, namely a supermarket and residential units, would cause traffic and noise congestion. The site has since gone through the process of clearance by heavy-duty construction trucks in preparation for the development. Despite objections, including a town planner's report citing zoning issues, their appeals failed. The Lansford ( Lansdowne and Crawford) Ratepayers Association, via the appointment of their own town planning experts, lodged an eight page objection with the City. They are now questioning the City's approval, why the entrance is on Rokeby instead of Jan Smuts Drive, and whether residents' concerns are ignored in favor of developers profits. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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The development is set to take place on a vacant piece of land where five separate properties are situated, which belongs to Argento Properties, who previously said they would not comment, while another request for comment has been made. The City said in their response to the approval of the development that the residents' appeal was taken into consideration and that the Municipal Planning By-Laws were adhered to. 'The land use application went through the proper land use application process as prescribed by the Municipal Planning By-law, and was considered appropriate in its location,' said the City. 'It should be noted that comments and objections form part of the consideration of such an application, but taking various factors into consideration the application was supported and approved. 'Note that where there are objections received against a land use application, it does not necessarily mean that an application will be refused. 'The application was assessed as prescribed by the Municipal Planning By-law, taking various aspects into consideration and the application was supported." The residents said they would continue to show disapproval for the approval of the application. 'On behalf of the community of the Lansdowne-Crawford area, represented in part by the persons attached, we hereby wish to loudly declare our ongoing objection and vehement disapproval of the planned mixed-used development on the corners of Rokeby and Lawson Roads,' the residents said jointly from the Lansford community 'Not only is the development not in keeping with the existing, mainly residential make-up of the area, but the retail/commercial nature will seriously impact the entire residential area. 'The size, including the height, of the development, as well as the nature of the proposed business, namely large supermarkets and smaller shops, will have major traffic, noise, and spatial impact. 'Delivery and shopper access is planned to be on Rokeby Road, meaning that, daily, there will be dozens of trucks and hundreds of cars entering Lawson, into Rokeby. 'This will further choke up an already congested primary road, used by the community.' City of Cape Town faces backlash over mixed-use development approval Residents of the Lansdowne-Crawford community express strong opposition to a newly approved mixed-use development, citing concerns over traffic, noise, and the impact on their residential area. Image: supplied They added that existing commercial developments along Kromboom Road, such as a supermarket on the corner of Kromboom and Sunnyside Roads, were already a significant inconvenience to the community, which brought constant traffic congestion. Videos of how the construction impacted their daily lives were shared with the Cape Argus, showing pots and pans rattling in kitchen cupboards. The City explained why the entrance would be along Rokeby: 'As part of the processing of the application, it was indicated that access to the site would only be permissible from Rokeby Road, due to the class of road (Jan Smuts Drive) and also the permissible access distances permitted from the intersection of Jan Smuts Drive and Lawson Road. ' Ward 60 councillor, Mark Kleinschmidt, who was included in the correspondence, said: 'The development is in ward 48 and when the area was in ward 60, I advised the developer to meet with local residents because if they were going to be neighbours it should be amicable. "That was the last I heard. 'Neighbours must be consulted and the issue falls in ward 48 currently.' Get your news on the go, click here to join the Cape Argus News WhatsApp channel. Cape Argus
IOL News
a day ago
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City faces backlash over Lansdowne mixed-use development
City of Cape Town faces backlash over mixed-use development approva Residents of the Lansdowne-Crawford community express strong opposition to a newly approved mixed-use development, citing concerns over traffic, noise, and the impact on their residential area. Image: supplied The Lansdowne-Crawford community is strongly opposing a mixed-use development on Rokeby and Lawson Roads, arguing it clashes with the residential area and will cause major traffic, noise, and spatial issues. They have expressed their dissatisfaction with its approval by the City of Cape Town despite their appeals. In an open letter addressed to Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis, the ward councillor, mayco member for Spatial Planning and Environment Eddie Andrews, and the developers and architects involved, the residents cited that the size, height, and the proposed business development, namely a supermarket and residential units, would cause traffic and noise congestion. The site has since gone through the process of clearance by heavy-duty construction trucks in preparation for the development. Despite objections, including a town planner's report citing zoning issues, their appeals failed. The Lansford ( Lansdowne and Crawford) Ratepayers Association, via the appointment of their own town planning experts, lodged an eight page objection with the City. They are now questioning the City's approval, why the entrance is on Rokeby instead of Jan Smuts Drive, and whether residents' concerns are ignored in favor of developers profits. The City maintains the application followed due process and access from Rokeby Road was deemed necessary. The development is set to take place on a vacant piece of land where five separate properties are situated, which belongs to Argento Properties, who previously said they would not comment, while another request for comment has been made. The City said in their response to the approval of the development that the residents' appeal was taken into consideration and that the Municipal Planning By-Laws were adhered to. 'The land use application went through the proper land use application process as prescribed by the Municipal Planning By-law, and was considered appropriate in its location,' said the City. 'It should be noted that comments and objections form part of the consideration of such an application, but taking various factors into consideration the application was supported and approved. 'Note that where there are objections received against a land use application, it does not necessarily mean that an application will be refused. 'The application was assessed as prescribed by the Municipal Planning By-law, taking various aspects into consideration and the application was supported." The residents said they would continue to show disapproval for the approval of the application. 'On behalf of the community of the Lansdowne-Crawford area, represented in part by the persons attached, we hereby wish to loudly declare our ongoing objection and vehement disapproval of the planned mixed-used development on the corners of Rokeby and Lawson Roads,' the residents said jointly from the Lansford community 'Not only is the development not in keeping with the existing, mainly residential make-up of the area, but the retail/commercial nature will seriously impact the entire residential area. 'The size, including the height, of the development, as well as the nature of the proposed business, namely large supermarkets and smaller shops, will have major traffic, noise, and spatial impact. 'Delivery and shopper access is planned to be on Rokeby Road, meaning that, daily, there will be dozens of trucks and hundreds of cars entering Lawson, into Rokeby. 'This will further choke up an already congested primary road, used by the community.' City of Cape Town faces backlash over mixed-use development approval Residents of the Lansdowne-Crawford community express strong opposition to a newly approved mixed-use development, citing concerns over traffic, noise, and the impact on their residential area. Image: supplied They added that existing commercial developments along Kromboom Road, such as a supermarket on the corner of Kromboom and Sunnyside Roads, were already a significant inconvenience to the community, which brought constant traffic congestion. Videos of how the construction impacted their daily lives were shared with the Cape Argus, showing pots and pans rattling in kitchen cupboards. The City explained why the entrance would be along Rokeby: 'As part of the processing of the application, it was indicated that access to the site would only be permissible from Rokeby Road, due to the class of road (Jan Smuts Drive) and also the permissible access distances permitted from the intersection of Jan Smuts Drive and Lawson Road. ' Ward 60 councillor, Mark Kleinschmidt, who was included in the correspondence, said: 'The development is in ward 48 and when the area was in ward 60, I advised the developer to meet with local residents because if they were going to be neighbours it should be amicable. "That was the last I heard. 'Neighbours must be consulted and the issue falls in ward 48 currently.' Get your news on the go, click here to join the Cape Argus News WhatsApp channel. Cape Argus
The Hill
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Hill
State Rep. Eddie Andrews announces run for Iowa Governor
DES MOINES, Iowa — On late Wednesday morning on the steps of the Iowa State Capitol building, another Iowa Republican threw his hat in to the ring to seek the state's highest office. State Representative Eddie Andrews (R) from District 43 had a crowd of supporters there for his announcement. Rep. Andrews said in his speech that he is focused on expanding accessible mental health care and youth transition programs. He also said that he wants to bring the state back to the top in education, referencing private, public, charter and home schools. He commented on the use of eminent domain for carbon pipelines, stating that he sides with the landowner, as he has voted on in the Iowa House. He used issues to discuss money involved in state politics and how he wants to get rid of the dollar influence when running for office. In a statement he said: 'Iowa deserves a Governor who listens and delivers. My experience as a tech entrepreneur, minister, and legislator prepares me to serve you. I invite you to join my fight to build an Iowa that works for all.' To learn more about Rep. Andrews, his campaign website is live and linked here. Iowa News:
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
State Rep. Eddie Andrews announces run for Iowa Governor
DES MOINES, Iowa — On late Wednesday morning on the steps of the Iowa State Capitol building, another Iowa Republican threw his hat in to the ring to seek the state's highest office. State Representative Eddie Andrews (R) from District 43 had a crowd of supporters there for his announcement. Rep. Andrews said in his speech that he is focused on expanding accessible mental health care and youth transition programs. Iowa DNR looking for volunteers for second year of Iowa Bumble Bee Atlas He also said that he wants to bring the state back to the top in education, referencing private, public, charter and home schools. He commented on the use of eminent domain for carbon pipelines, stating that he sides with the landowner, as he has voted on in the Iowa House. He used issues to discuss money involved in state politics and how he wants to get rid of the dollar influence when running for office. In a statement he said: 'Iowa deserves a Governor who listens and delivers. My experience as a tech entrepreneur, minister, and legislator prepares me to serve you. I invite you to join my fight to build an Iowa that works for all.' State Rep. Eddie Andrews, (R) District 43, candidate for Iowa Governor To learn more about Rep. Andrews, his campaign website is live and linked here. Iowa News: WHO 13 Farm Report: Wednesday, June 4 State Rep. Eddie Andrews announces run for Iowa Governor Motorcyclist killed in crash with semi on Floyd County highway Iowa DNR looking for volunteers for second year of Iowa Bumble Bee Atlas Contractor tried to resell stolen medical equipment worth $60k from new UI hospital online, police say Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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5 days ago
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GOP state Rep. Eddie Andrews launches 'ground up' campaign for Iowa governor in 2026
State Rep. Eddie Andrews has formally launched a campaign for governor, saying he hopes to build a "people-first," "ground-up" movement to create a new way forward for Iowa. At a rally in front of the Iowa Capitol on Wednesday, June 4, Andrews, a Republican, said he doesn't expect to be the best-funded candidate in the race. And he alluded to the more than $8 million Democratic candidate and State Auditor Rob Sand has already raised for his gubernatorial bid. But Andrews said he's been outspent in his previous races and still managed to win. "You're effectively looking at a race with unlimited resources," he said. "… I've learned the hard way that you still run if you feel led to do that and let the chips fall where they may." Still, he said, his campaign will be able to raise some money and has a seven-figure financial commitment he will roll out in the coming days. Andrews represents Iowa House District 43 and was reelected to a third term in 2024. His district includes Johnston, as well as parts of Urbandale and Saylorville. He is married to Betty Andrews, the Iowa-Nebraska NAACP president. He said, like many Iowans, he and his spouse have different political beliefs. 'I think a lot of people look to us as an example of how love can conquer differences sometimes," he said. In his pursuit of the governor's office, Andrews said he'll run a campaign focused on improving Iowa's education system, combating human trafficking, eliminating property taxes and fighting against the use of eminent domain for carbon capture pipelines. "People in rural Iowa are fighting for their lives not to be bullied by people with money," he said. "And I am on the landowner's side. I have chosen a side. It's the Constitution and landowner rights." Andrews' announcement comes after incumbent Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds announced in April she would forego reelection in 2026, opening the Republican primary field and shifting the state's political landscape. Andrews said he began praying about whether to enter the race before Reynolds said she would not seek another term. "As people of faith, we can't always explain why we have an urge to pray about something," he said. "But we had an urge, and we were talking right there in the rotunda, and we just started to just start praying right then about whether Eddie Andrews should be putting his hat in the race for the governor." Andrews said he doesn't plan to campaign against the other Republicans competing in the primary, but he will put forward his vision for the state. "I'm all about helping people. Full stop," he told reporters. "Protecting the Constitution, defending your rights, being creative. … Let's be creative in our solutions. Let's be creative in things that we provide to Iowans. We don't have to do things the same old, same old way." Former state Rep. Brad Sherman, a Williamsburg pastor and a Republican, launched his campaign for governor before Reynolds' announcement. And other Republicans have begun making moves toward formal campaigns. Republican U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra has formed a gubernatorial exploratory committee, and he has aggressively made moves toward a formal campaign. State Sen. Michael Bousselot also has formed an exploratory committee. And Attorney General Brenna Bird has hinted at a run, posting a video to social media mashing together clips of President Donald Trump praising her and telling an Iowa crowd that "she's going to be your governor someday, I predict." On the Democratic side, state Auditor Rob Sand and political consultant Julie Stauch have formed campaigns. Brianne Pfannenstiel is the chief politics reporter for the Des Moines Register. Reach her at bpfann@ or 515-284-8244. Follow her on X at @brianneDMR. This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: Iowa governor election: Republican Eddie Andrews launches campaign
