We write as the residents of Young Avenue – the people who actually live here, who wake up on this street every morning, who sweep its pavements, plant its gardens, and who are working tirelessly to remedy the situation at the abandoned Department of Public Works properties that have become the subject of Daily Maverick's recent coverage (click
BOOK REVIEWS
It is appropriate to begin with a declaration of interest: I contributed a chapter on Prynnsberg and supported the publication of this book. That proximity, however, also allows for a fuller appreciation of both its achievements and its limitations.
BLUE PLAQUES
Architect Dr JM Gerald Gordon designed and built this house in 1968 and lived here until his death in 2016. The house is suspended on the mountain, which forms the rear wall. A stone staircase is cut into the cliff face, maintaining and integrating the natural habitat.