Local action group backs TRUP

DAG is a leading NGO in the field of South African urban development and has been at the forefront of housing delivery and policy development for over 30 years.

DAG works with government and civil society in the city to ensure that there is accountability, transparency and good governance in urban development.

They help ensure that communities are involved in decision-making processes and have also developed an innovative approach to the delivery of low-income housing.

Through DAG's support, 7,323 new houses have been built in the last 30 years.

Over the last three years, the organisation has assisted over 70 civic organisations, across the city, with influencing urban development projects.

These projects include the re-imagining of the Black River Corridor - including Two Rivers Urban Park (TRUP), Mowbray Golf Course and Athlone Power Station, Woodstock and Salt River, Khayelitsha CBD and Parow Station Arcade.

DAG also has a network of community based organisations and leaders, many of who formerly participated in DAG's Community Leadership Programmes, working in informal settlements and backyards across Cape Town.

Most recently DAG has supported the Grand Parade Traders Association, Kuilsriver Backyarders and the Kensington Backyarders.

In June DAG will be hosting the Architects without Borders UK for two weeks. Visit dag@dag.org.za or call 021 448 7886 to find out more about their work.