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Jul 23 • 13 tweets • 2 min read
I've only had time to briefly look, but a couple of initial thoughts, in no particular order 🧵 (includes commentary on implications for informal trade, AirBnB, urban design, affordable housing, others). Interested in others views…
Informal trade is now permitted as a consent use on several land use categories. This is great for projects that want to upgrade trading infrastructure. However, it relies on trading plans and permits being in place - regularisation that may be slow to match current patterns.
Feb 7, 2019 • 20 tweets • 4 min read
.@CyrilRamaphosa has clearly studied persuasive speeches. 1. humility leads: start with a concession (Admit a limitation, flaw or make a joke at self expense) #SONA2019
speak to at least 3 core values from: fairness, freedom from oppression/, care for the vulnerable, loyalty to place/nation, reverence for some tradition / deep authority, common history, shared future or protection from degradation
