Number of people living in Cape Town CBD has grown significantly over last 10 years, despite rising cost of property THE number of people living in the Cape Town’s central business district (CBD) has grown significantly over the last 10 years, despite the rising cost of property.From only about 750 residents a decade ago, the CBD’s residential population is estimated to be about 6,000, moving ever closer to the critical mass that will make the CBD a 24/7 live, work and play environment.According to the Cape Town Central City Improvement District’s (CCID’s) annual state of Cape Town central city report, the CBD has experienced not only a significant increase in the number of bars and clubs for late-night patrons — an economy for which the area has traditionally catered — but is also seeing an increasing number of new restaurants and other establishments catering for different markets, including families.Likewise, the number of after-hours events in public spaces has increased signifi...

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