#SHSI Episode 51 - RIVERSIDE VIEW: South Africa's Mega Housing Revolution | 10,105 Units Changing Johannesburg
Description
Step inside Riverside View, one of South Africa's most ambitious housing developments that's literally rewriting the map of Johannesburg. Located in Fourways, this R500+ million mega project isn't just building houses – it's building hope for over 40,000 residents.In this documentary, I explore how Riverside View is tackling apartheid's spatial legacy by placing affordable housing right next to upmarket developments like Steyn City. With 10,105 mixed-income units comprising RDP housing, FLISP homes, and social rental apartments, this development proves that integration is possible.What You'll Discover:How 12,409 jobs were created through local employment initiativesWhy properties cost R550K-R1.8M and what that means for affordabilityThe government's First Home Financing programme bridging the gap marketReal stories from Diepsloot and Ivory Park residents finding new opportunitiesFour schools, shopping centers, and complete infrastructure changing livesKey Numbers:4,140 RDP units2,949 FLISP units3,020 social housing rentalsR1,200-R2,500 monthly rental range30,000+ applications for just 184 unitsThis isn't just about housing statistics – it's about spatial justice, economic integration, and what happens when public-private partnerships work. From Raubex's pioneering four-storey RDP buildings to JOSHCO's innovative rental model, Riverside View represents a new model for post-apartheid urban development.
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