Woodstock – Pretty as a Postcard
Woodstock is a Heritage Area – the aesthetics of the area are protected by law, where changes to the street-scape (walls, fences, house façades) must have planning permission. Walls should be permeable (posts and railings, etc) to allow a consistency of appearance. A railing fence is also more secure – criminals can get up to… [Continue Reading]
Graffiti Art
Art or vandalism? Like porn, you know it when you see it… The graffiti art in Woodstock is getting tagged on, so let’s hope the artists come back for a touch-up.
Queens Park on a Sunday
While we may regret that the public swimming pool was eventually demolished, at least we now have a safe and pleasant place to take our kids, dogs and picnics. Kids party on Sunday 11 December.
The work UWRA does

We are working to unify, beautify and create a safe environment. Why? Because we love living in Woodstock, hands down Cape Town's best suburb. Want to find out more about us and what we … Read More >>
Building and renovating

Woodstock is a designated 'Heritage Area' - this means that the visual streetscape is seen as a cultural asset, and is protected by law. Anyone planning to renovate or build on their property is … Read More >>
About Woodstock

This picturesque, charming and above all very central suburb in the Cape Town city bowl is a secret gem. Woodstock is one of the oldest suburbs in Cape Town, growing from a small hamlet called Papendorp at the turn of the 19th century into a vibrant, multi-cultured and very friendly … Read More >>
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Woodstock – Pretty as a Postcard
December 18, 2011 By rogerhislop Leave a Comment
Woodstock is a Heritage Area – the aesthetics of the area are protected by law, where changes to the street-scape (walls, fences, house façades) must have planning permission. Walls should be permeable (posts and railings, etc) to allow a consistency of appearance. A railing fence is also more secure – criminals can get up to [...]

Graffiti Art
December 13, 2011 By rogerhislop Leave a Comment
Art or vandalism? Like porn, you know it when you see it… The graffiti art in Woodstock is getting tagged on, so let’s hope the artists come back for a touch-up.
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