The City of Cape Town is calling on residents, stakeholders, interested and affected parties to get involved in the renewal and reshaping of Harrington Square, which is one of the key public spaces on the eastern side of the City Bowl. A number of workshops and public meetings are planned, out of which the first one is taking place on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
Harrington Square is located on the eastern side of the City Bowl on the border with District Six, and fronts to Caledon, Canterbury and Harrington streets. The renewal of Harrington Square and surrounds is one of the City’s key priorities, with the intention to make this space multi-functional, more accessible, safer, and inviting to the public while optimising the parking area for clients visiting the local businesses.
This included the draft concept design for this project, which is the proposal for traffic calming around the square to improve pedestrian safety. The project builds on the District Six Public Realm Study of 2022, and the approved local spatial development frameworks for District Six and the Central Business District (approved in 2025), all of which guide long-term spatial planning.
Deputy Mayor and Member of the Mayoral Committee for Spatial Planning and Environment – Alderman Eddie Andrews stated that Harrington Square and the immediate surrounding area have immense potential as civic spaces. They want to reimagine these assets and see how they can be used to uplift the area, lead urban regeneration, and also strengthen the connections between the surrounding neighbourhoods.
They are now inviting the public, the local communities, and stakeholders such as the local business owners, to get involved as they refine the concept design for this project. Help them in shaping the vision for this space and let them see how they can combine the current uses with future uses to better integrate the community and promote inclusivity. The input and insights are valuable, and they are eager to work with them.
Several public meetings and workshops are planned for the months ahead, with the introductory meeting taking place on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 from 04:00 p.m. to 06:00 p.m. at Subcouncil 16 Council Chamber; 44 Wale Street, Cape Town. The attendees will receive more information about the draft concept, project vision and objectives, planning process and implementation, They will learn about upcoming workshops and participation opportunities.