The Pietermaritzburg Urban Development Indaba focused on reversing urban decay and improving service delivery in the Msunduzi Municipality
Msunduzi Municipality ratepayers said there are many stumbling blocks to unlocking the potential and opportunities in the urban renewal of Pietermaritzburg.
Anthony Waldhausen, co-founder and chairperson of the Msunduzi Association of Residents, Ratepayers and Civics (MARRC), said there were creative and innovative proposals for urban renewal, which they look forward to being part of the solutions.
He was commenting after the conclusion of the Pietermaritzburg Urban Development Indaba held by the Msunduzi Municipality in partnership with Invest PMB and supported by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA).
Anele Makhanya, the municipal spokesperson, said delegates from government, business, investors, professionals, and civil society attended with a clear focus on addressing urban decay and advancing a coordinated pathway towards urban restoration, regeneration, and economic revival of the city.
