Not quite the same as all our problems here in South Africa, although driving through Johannesburg the last three days its has distinct similarities to American suburbia – and just as empty and pointless!
Not quite the same as all our problems here in South Africa, although driving through Johannesburg the last three days its has distinct similarities to American suburbia – and just as empty and pointless!
Urban Choreography 
thanks for the repost! where can i find info on shophouses in SA?
HI Andrew,
Not sure really – they interest me too as they are such an obviously intelligent way to build up a cities density, livability and enhance the liveliness of the streets they occupy, they used to be common in areas of colonial towns and early suburbs of our cities. such as teh demolished District Six, Woodstock, Wynberg and Salt River, suburbs of Cape Town, as well as many towns such as Beaufort West , Graaf Reinett and others, they are not common now, except in a makeshift form in “townships” and informal settlements. I will investigate and post or send you some photos. Donovan