http://www.opendemocracy.net/conflicts/global_security/tale_two_towns Comments for "A tale of two towns, Paul Rogers " en http://www.opendemocracy.net/conflicts/global_security/tale_two_towns <p> Two towns are currently taking shape, more or less at the opposite ends of Africa, although one is just into Asia. About as far south as you can go, and a few miles to the east of Cape Town lies Heritage Park. Development started here in 1996 and a decade later there are 1,500 residents in 650 new houses, as well as two churches, two schools and quite a substantial complex of factories and other businesses. </p> <p> Another 800 houses will be built on the 500 acres of what was originally a farm and vineyard, where there will soon be 6,000 residents. The development is expected to be very popular with buyers, situated as it is close to the beach and with a backdrop of attractive mountain scenery. Indeed, some of the business premises were resold within six months of purchase with 45% mark-ups. As the <a href="http://www.heritageprk.com/" target="_blank">developers</a> put it: &quot;The natural beauty of the area will not suffer as existing woodlands and mountain streams will be retained while landscaping and beautification around the developments will ensure a pleasing environment.&quot; </p>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.opendemocracy.net/conflicts/global_security/tale_two_towns" class="read-more" title="Read the rest of this posting.">Read the rest of this post...</a><p><a href="http://www.opendemocracy.net/conflicts/global_security/tale_two_towns">read more</a></p> http://www.opendemocracy.net/conflicts/global_security/tale_two_towns#comment conflicts Best of 2007 Creative Commons normal global security Paul Rogers Thu, 21 Jun 2007 13:10:17 +0100 admin 33155 at http://www.opendemocracy.net