Episode 11: The Integration Syndicate: Conversations and provocations designed to confront and progr

Talking Transformation

In this episode of Talking Transformation we consider the work and findings of the Integration Syndicate, an initiative that took place in Cape Town under the auspices of the African Centre for Cities (ACC).

Our guest, Professor Edgar Pieterse, the founding director the ACC, reviews the method, approach and findings of the Syndicate that sought to explore the obstacles and practical solutions to social-spatial integration in the Cape Town metropolitan region. The Syndicate's process and publication comes at a time when the public voice of advocacy groups has exploded in addressing issues of inequality and the slow speed of spatial and socio-economic transformation – most publicly within the inner-city areas of Cape Town. Professor Pieterse outlines why he believed it is a much broader spatial issue and how it led him to frame a series of propositions and provocations via the Syndicate. Three strategic sites in Cape Town (Two Rivers Urban Park, Bellville and Philippi) and each of the five “provocations” are considered within this insightful episode. The content captures the essence of the Talking Transformation Podcast.

The podcast comes shortly after the release of the Integration Syndicate publication which is available as a free download as well as for purchase.

Recorded 20th Sept 2019