The Johannesburg inner city is about to get a whole new precinct, with 10000 new residential units, a 10000m² shopping centre, pedestrian malls and an upgraded park. It's a R500m private-sector consortium development in New Doornfontein, on the city's east side. Led by Afhco, it is just what Johannesburg needs to entrench its revival. It has already triggered surrounding redevelopment worth a further R250m. The Johannesburg inner city is about to get a whole new precinct, with 10000 new residential units, a 10000m² shopping centre, pedestrian malls and an upgraded park. It's a R500m private-sector consortium development in New Doornfontein, on the city's east side. Led by Afhco, it is just what Johannesburg needs to entrench its revival. It has already triggered surrounding redevelopment worth a further R250m.A less posh version of favourite social spaces like Melrose Arch, the 120 End Street development is within walking distance of 150000 residents in Hillbrow, Berea, Jou...

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