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CAFE ALL SAINTS BALMORAL WHALERMAN’S COTTAGES HET POSTHUIS MUIZENBERG BATTLE SITE THE FORT FIRST POST OFFICE CARNEGIE LIBRARY YOKOHAMA MUIZENBERG PARK LIBRARY MUIZENBERG ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES SYNAGOGUE KRAMAT CHURCH POLICE STATION EMPIRE CAFE KNEAD ROXY SURF SCHOOL THE BEACH LODGE BACKPACKERS GASLIGHT CAFE THE REAL BREAD CO

VILLAGE RESTAURANTS AND SHOPS

BLUEBIRD CAFE BLUEBIRD GARAGE MARKET THE GOOD BAKERY MASQUE THEATRE FALSE BAY STATION MAJESTIC CAFE ESPRESSO JUNCTION THE BIG BLUE GARY’S SURF SCHOOL MOZAMBICAN RESTAURANT KOSIES PLACE BAILEYS SURFSHACK EMPIRE BELLE EVE GUESTHOUSE BACKPACKERS A HEAVENLY VIEW INDIAN RESTAURANT PUTT-PUTT WATER SLIDES SWIMMING POOLS WALKWAY TO ST JAMES BAY VIEW HOTEL KNIGHTS VILLA CANTY BAY HOUSE BAILEY’S COTTAGE VOC FORTIFICATION RUST EN VREDE LONG COTTAGE IMPERIAL HOTEL

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MUIZENBERG HOTEL STATION RHODES COTTAGE WATERGATE COTTAGE POSSIBLE FUTURE BOARDWALK TO SUNRISE CIRCLE HIKING TRAIL CONNECTED TO TABLE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK BAILEYS KLOOF TRAIL HIKING TRAIL CONNECTED TO TABLE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK PECKS VALLEY TRAIL

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• 4. View through the subway

towards the beach. Green council bin is poorly placed and spoils the framed view

• 7. Vibacrete structure/

walls should be removed

as it detracts from the natural environment

• 5. Good position of benches.

Mix of bench designs,

polywood bench next to exposed aggregate and timber bench, could be simplifjed.

• 1. Slipway to the shoreline

to be signposted

• 2. Subway access is in

good condition

• 3. Asbestos piping and

rusted piping exposed

above subway entrance

• 8. Green council bins are

placed too frequently along

the walkway creating a cluttered effect, there are far too many along this stretch

• 9. Good position for

seating area but benches are broken and in need

• f repair
• 1. The station precinct was

recently upgraded. The

entrance is uncluttered. The

coping on the walls have been recently repaired. There is poor provision for wheelchair access, low walls cross the pathway at the entrance.

• 3. Paving along the

sidewalk at Het Posthuis is in good condition, red

brick with cobble edging is used to indicate historical signifjcance.

Historical stone kerbing has been retained along the sidewalk.

• 5. Construction is underway

at the Historical Carnegie Library

• 8. Entrance roads are

celebrated by red brick

paving with a cobble

edging along the sidewalk

along the Kalk Bay road

• 7. The asphalt pavement

is broken and patched.

The badly rusted light

post outside the station should be removed and replaced.

• 6. Road signage on the

pavement

• 9. This parking lot should

be redesigned to refmect the historical signifjcance

• f the Battle of Muizenberg

site.

• 10. The informative signage

is positioned behind a palisade fence which has a negative impact

• n the sense of place.

The area should be more sensitively designed and

turned into a positive

urban environment

• 4. The sign in front of Het

Posthuis is old and in need

• f some revitalisation. The

signage is hidden behind a small palm.

• 2. There are multiple

signboards in close proximity that could form part of one signage board. Some signage

dealing with traditional weapons is inappropriate in this precinct

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• 11. Balustrading has

missing railings

• 10. Theres is no signage

to indicate access

point to the road. These pathways are not clearly demarcated

• 12. Concrete walkway

the along coast, looking towards Muizenberg is clear well maintained and uncluttered

• 14. Broken benches along

the walkway need to be

• repaired. Wall facing the

sea has been painted white to hide graffjti, a

more neutral grey colour

could be used.

• 17. Green council bin

thoughtlessly placed above the walkway is unreachable

• 16. Broken benches

along the walkway need

to be repaired.

• 18. Sign indicating the

start of the route

• 13. Contradictory signage,

Table Mountain National Park sign indicates that

fjshing is allowed while the City of Cape Town sign indicates fjshing is prohibited.

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HET POSTHUIS MUIZENBERG BATTLE SITE THE FORT FIRST POST OFFICE CARNEGIE LIBRARY YOKOHAMA VIEW INDIAN RESTAURANT KNIGHTS VILLA CANTY BAY HOUSE BAILEY’S COTTAGE VOC FORTIFICATION STATION HIKING TRAIL CONNECTED ABLE MOUNTAIN TIONAL PARK BAILEYS KLOOF TRAIL

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• 6. Benches along the

shoreline

• 15. In general the

pathway is pleasant and uncluttered with great views and easy access.

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HET POSTHUIS MUIZENBERG BATTLE SITE THE FORT FIRST POST OFFICE CARNEGIE LIBRARY YOKOHAMA A HEAVENLY VIEW INDIAN RESTAURANT WALKWAY TO ST JAMES KNIGHTS VILLA CANTY BAY HOUSE BAILEY’S COTTAGE VOC FORTIFICATION RUST EN VREDE LONG COTTAGE STATION RHODES COTTAGE WATERGATE COTTAGE HIKING TRAIL CONNECTED TO TABLE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK BAILEYS KLOOF TRAIL

BOYES DRIVE

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• 1. Directional signage

needed at station parking lot indicating pedestrian routes to St James and to Muizenberg Pavilion. Do and don’t signage

• 3. Temporary yellow safety

railings to be removed and

replaced with bollards

• 2. Unused sign posts to be

removed

• 5. Historic post and rail

repaired with modern

railing, a sign of disrespect to the historic elements

• 6. The walkway along the

beach, brick paving is in good condition and well maintained

• 7. Timber benches along

the walkway creatively integrated with the low

wall and painted in colours inspired by the changing

huts

R O U T E C _ S TAT I O N T O M U I Z E N B E R G PAV I L I O N ( O N T H E B E A C H ) R O U T E D _ S TAT I O N T O T H E V I L L A G E A N D B A C K T O T H E B E A C H

• 5. Very poor wheelchair

access due to narrow gate

• 3. Historic bollards to be

used throughout pedestrian routes as a unique feature

to Muizenberg

• 7. Lowered kerb is suffjcient

for wheelchair access but there is no provision for the blind e.g. bubble pavers

to indicate pedestrian

• crossing. This is a problem

throughout Muizenberg

• 4. Gritty railway crossing

to be retained

• 9. Asphalt surfacing is broken

and in need of repair

• 10. Mosaic
• 9. Signage along the pathway

is facing the wrong direction. Informative signage should be located where it will be visible to users

• 10. Green council bins are

placed too frequently along the pathway. This dominates the visual experience along the route. It would be better if

they were a more neutral colour rather than the bright green

• 11. Directional signage should

be available at this point. Brick paving is on good condition.

Ramps allow for good wheelchair

access

• 14. Large, out of scale signage

board in a pedestrian environment.

It should be reduced to limit visual clutter and impact

• 15. Pools and recreational areas

are well maintained and used

• 4. Storm damaged and

eroded area is a hazard, paving to be repaired and the railing and bollards are to be reinstated

• 12. Signage
• 13. Concrete pavers in good

condition along the pavilion

• walkway. Green council bins

are placed too frequently along the walkway.

• 8. Paving in the forecourt area

is well maintained, the showers are well utilised and designed.

• 1. Large signage addressing

drivers dominates the

pedestrian experience

• 6. Kerbs are not lowered

to allow for wheelchair access.

Covered sidewalk provides a comfortable pedestrian

environment

• 11. Large signage boards are

not placed with the pedestrian in mind. Posts block the sidewalk

which does not allow easy access

for wheelchairs.

• 13. Pedestrian crossing makes no

provision for the blind. Textured pavers and traffjc lights that produce a sound when it is safe to cross should be introduced

• 8. Asphalt surfacing along the

pedestrian sidewalk and road

are too similar. A distinction between pedestrian route is

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ALL SAINTS BALMORAL WHALERMAN’S COTTAGES LIBRARY MUIZENBERG ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES KNEAD ROXY SURF SCHOOL THE BEACH LODGE BACKPACKERS GASLIGHT CAFE THE REAL BREAD CO

AND SHOPS

MAJESTIC CAFE ESPRESSO JUNCTION THE BIG BLUE GARY’S SURF SCHOOL MOZAMBICAN RESTAURANT EMPIRE SWIMMING POOLS IMPERIAL HOTEL

ST LEGER RETIREMENT HOTEL

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CAFE ALL SAINTS BALMORAL WHALERMAN’S COTTAGES LIBRARY SYNAGOGUE EMPIRE CAFE KNEAD ROXY SURF SCHOOL THE BEACH LODGE BACKPACKERS GASLIGHT CAFE THE REAL BREAD CO MAJESTIC CAFE ESPRESSO JUNCTION THE BIG BLUE GARY’S SURF SCHOOL MOZAMBICAN RESTAURANT EMPIRE BACKPACKERS MUIZENBERG HOTEL STATION

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• 2. Asphalt paving is used
• n most of the footpaths,

it is functional but creates the illusion of an extension to the road surface, does therefore not differentiate

visually, the pedestrian environment

• 12. Signage clutter, hand signs

add to the sense of place and should be encouraged. Posts block the sidewalk which hinders access for wheelchairs.

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• 14. The paved walkway is

a mix of different paving patterns and asphalt. The sidewalk is a comfortable width

• 15. Degraded exposed

aggregate and cobble paving

• 16. Repairs to the sidewalk

are made with different paving materials to the

• riginal.

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• 1. Signage indicating the old

village does not stand out

against corner cluttered with street signs and advertising boards

• 2. Killarney Road - parked cars

dominate the sidewalks and pedestrians are forced to walk in the street

• 3. Local bakery along the

pedestrian route

• 4. Historic Whalemans House’s
• 6. Village signage is not refmective
• f the character of the old

village

• 8. Some design and

creative studios are found

along the route

• 9. Covered sidewalk

adjacent to restaurants

and shops is in good

condition and provides a comfortable pedestrian environment.

The sidewalk is a comfortable

width and allows the pedestrian to engage with the village shops

and restaurants

• 11. Sidewalks are very

narrow and dominated by parked cars. Kerbs are not lowered to allow for wheelchair access Historical kerb has been retained throughout the

• ld village

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• 12. Asphalt is broken and

patchy and in need of

• repair. Sign posts are

placed in the middle

• f the sidewalks limiting

universal access

• 13. Historic kerb has been

retained and buildings have interesting gables

• 15. This area has no

designated sidewalk area

• 16. Broken asphalt to be

repaired

• 17. Restaurant and market

located along the route

• 18. There is no designated

pathway when crossing

the railway from the village

side, only a pedestrian gate at the level crossing

• 19. A pedestrian gate
• n one side indicates

which side of the route to walk but a change in surface would be more legible to pedestrians

• 21. An old, empty sign

placed in th e middle of the sidewalk should be removed

• 22. Large vehicular signboards

dominate and clutter the pedestrian route

• 23. Narrow sidewalk along

Main Road

• 24. Masque theatre located

along the pedestrian route

• 26. No designated pedestrian
• pavement. Delivery trucks
• ffmoad to Checkers in this

area which leaves little space for the pedestrian

• 25. Signage should be

placed along the main road indicating that there is pedestrian access via a subway to the village.

• 27. The subway entrance

is clearly defjned and in good clean condition

• 28. Asphalt is patchy and

broken at village side of the subway

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ALL SAINTS WHALERMAN’S COTTAGES SYNAGOGUE CHURCH THE REAL BREAD CO

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BLUEBIRD CAFE BLUEBIRD GARAGE MARKET THE GOOD BAKERY MASQUE THEATRE FALSE BAY STATION KOSIES PLACE BAY VIEW HOTEL IMPERIAL HOTEL

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• 5. Narrow streets with limited

sidewalks, this is uncomfortable for pedestrians but add to the village feel

• 7. The Village retail area
• 10. Sidewalk Cafe
• 20. Route leading up to

Main Road

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• 29. Church street - historical

buildings of the old village

• 30. Church Street - there

is a narrow sidewalk on

• ne side of the road. Light

posts and bins block the sidewalk.

• 31. Hanson Street - the

concrete sidewalks are degraded and need to be repaired.

• 31. Hanson Street - the

asphalt sidewalks with

historical stone kerbs are in good condition.

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R O U T E F _ PA R K A N D T R A I L S

• 13. Rusted railings need to

be replaced.

• 11. Drainage channel in

asphalt sidewalk is in need

• f repair. Water is fmooding

the pedestrian route.

Surrounding asphalt is patchy and in need of

repair.

• 10. Desire line through the

park.

• 9. Historic stone paving

should be retained and is in need of repair in some areas.

• 8. Police station.
• 7. Grassed park areas in

the lower part of the park is will maintained.

• 6. Upper end of the park

is inhabited by vagrants and feels unsafe.

• 5. Smooth exposed

aggregate walkway is in good condition.

• 4. The river is a natural

feature in Muizenberg

• Park. The route crosses the

river on a timber bridge.

• 3. Sandstone and grass

footpath is a positive element in the park,

could be extended into undeveloped desire lines

• 2. The signage does not

refmect any character of the park or Muizenberg. The park is generally in a good condition and well maintained.

• 12. Informative signage is

needed to indicate where the stairs lead to.

• 14. Change in surface

indicating pedestrian route.

• 15. Concrete fjnish on top of

brick paving is disintegrating

• n the stairway and in

need of repair.

• 16. Concrete footpath

leading to the mountain trails.

• 17. Footpath leading up to

Boyes Drive is overgrown and

not clearly demarcated.

Informative signage is

needed to indicate that

there is access to the hiking

trails further up.

• 19. Railway sleepers need

to be leveled and the

footpath should be cleared and clearly demarcated.

• 20. View of Muizenberg

from Boyes Drive.

• 21. Informative signage

is needed at this point to indicate routes and

directions to pedestrians.

• 22. Rocky pathway leading

up to Boyes Drive.

• 23. Entrance to the hiking

trails is clearly defjned. This kind of stonework should be extended and used

throughout the rest of

Muizenberg, not only on mountain trails.

• 24. Concrete steps at the

trail head are in good condition.

• 25. Old , blank signboard

to be removed.

• 26. View of the mountain

along the hiking trails.

• 30. Asphalt sidewalk along

Boyes Drives is in need

• f repair.
• 28. Mature trees create

a shady, comfortable

pedestrian environment.

• 29. Exposed aggregate

bollards placed at random along the sidewalk could

be removed.

• 31. Hiking trail head signage.
• 27. Stairway leading up to

Boyes Drive. Informative

signage is needed at this point to orientate

pedestrians.

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CAFE MUIZENBERG PARK SYNAGOGUE KRAMAT CHURCH POLICE STATION EMPIRE CAFE THE BEACH LODGE BACKP GASLIGHT CAFE BELLE EVE GUESTHOUSE BACKPACKERS A HEAVENLY VIEW INDIAN RESTAURANT BAY VIEW HOTEL MUIZENBERG HOTEL STATION HIKING TRAIL CONNECTED TO TABLE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK BAILEYS KLOOF TRAIL HIKING TRAIL CONNECTED TO TABLE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK PECKS VALLEY TRAIL

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• 1. Entrance into Muizenberg

Park is undefjned.

• 17. Concrete steps in fair

condition.

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