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Informal structures in Cape Town have increased by 67% in nine years

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Informal structures in Cape Town have increased by 67% in nine years
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New data released by the City reveals a 67% increase in the number of informal structures in Cape Town over the past nine years.The City’s latest Spatial Trends and Implementation Tracking report gives an overview of development and land use patterns in Cape Town from 2012 to 2026.



According to the document, the number of informal structures rose from 169 330 in 2016 to 283 379 in 2025.



The mapped footprint of areas of informality also expanded significantly. It grew by roughly 1 900

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