Muizenberg Restored To It’s Old Glory
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Muizenberg, on the coast of False Bay, was once a thriving holiday resort. Like any trend, it eventually fell out of fashion. Decay set in during the 1960s, and by the late twentieth century Muizenberg had become a crime-ridden suburb – the ugly duckling of Cape Town’s South Peninsula. Behind all the crime and grime, however, lurked wonderful Art Deco and Victorian buildings, and efforts were made by residents to remove the slumlords and revive the Village area and beachfront.
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Muizenberg, on the coast of False Bay, was once a thriving holiday resort. Like any trend, it eventually fell out of fashion. Decay set in during the 1960s, and by the late twentieth century Muizenberg had become a crime-ridden suburb – the ugly duckling of Cape Town’s South Peninsula. Behind all the crime and grime, however, lurked wonderful Art Deco and Victorian buildings, and efforts were made by residents to remove the slumlords and revive the Village area and beachfront.Today Muizenberg is somewhat “cool” again – especially among creative twenty-somethings. Long-time residents are enjoying an improved environment and increased property value as a result. The once derelict Palmer Road is home to trendy shops and cafés, including an organic produce store and a second hand clothing emporium. The beachfront is undoubtedly the biggest winner. Love or hate the new apartment block where the Empire…..read more on this nice write up by urbanrambler. The photo below; credit to urbanrambler as well.
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