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ESTATE NEWS
THE BIG PICTURE
ESTATE MATTERS
HOME FRONT
WHY IT MATTERS

All profits from The Cheshire Trove support the Ann Harding Cheshire Home, where
40 residents live with dignity and care. Some residents even contribute to the shops
or assist with admin, reinforcing a sense of purpose and inclusion.
Looking ahead, there are plans to expand—replicating this community-driven model
across South Africa, with seven more shops in the vision.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
• Donate: Clothes, furniture, homeware, jewellery, books—every item matters.
• Volunteer: A few hours a week or once a month makes a real difference. High
school students can log Life Orientation hours too.
• Shop: Every purchase supports care and community.
• Spread the Word: Awareness keeps the mission alive. Share the story.

CONTACT THE CHESHIRE TROVE:
DEBBIE GRAY
Dainfern Valley Shopping Centre, 80 Broadacres Drive, Dainfern, Johannesburg
082 565 7263 | debbie@cheshirehomes.org.za
cheshirehomes.org.za
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Street lighting has also been a priority. The FID and verge upgrades, are explored wherever V E N T I O N S
supports the City Power installation of three possible.
solar high-mast lights, which now brighten Donaldson says part of the work is changing CONTACT
key intersections, and plans are underway expectations: “It’s easy to say rates and taxes Visit https://fourwaysdistrict.co.za/ for
for further partnerships and the adoption of should cover everything. But in reality, the membership details and follow us on
streetlight to ensure well-lit public corridors. most successful communities are those that Facebook for project updates.
take initiative and partner with the City to get
GREENING AND BEAUTIFYING things done.” ABOUT THE FOURWAYS IM-
FOURWAYS PROVEMENT DISTRICT & LOCAL
In partnership with City Parks, the FID has BY THE NUMBERS: FOURWAYS ABODE
introduced tree planting along Fourways IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT – YEAR ONE Fourways Improvement District (FID)
Boulevard and near the mall. This is part of a • 12 months in operation since The FID is a collaborative initiative
broader plan to expand the green canopy with establishment in June 2024 designed to improve safety, manage
indigenous trees, improving both the look and • Multiple intersections adopted under the public spaces, and enhance the over-
the environmental resilience of the area. Traffic Light Adoption Programme, with all environment in Fourways. Projects
power backup and on-site security include security patrols, traffic light
“Planting trees isn’t about instant results. • Hundreds of trees planted in partnership adoption, greening programmes, pub-
It’s about what the space will look and feel with City Parks along Fourways Boulevard lic space upgrades, and stakeholder
like in a decade,” Donaldson explains. “We’re and surrounding areas engagement. Membership is voluntary
tracking environmental data now so we can • 5+ catalytic public space projects and open to businesses, estates, and
measure the long-term benefits.” completed or underway, including other community partners.
A major volunteer planting day is in the works, fencing, bollard installations, and
inviting schools, estates, and community landscaping MANAGED BY LOCAL ABODE
groups to get involved. By linking greening • Joint security network linking private Local Abode is a Johannesburg-based
projects across both residential and security companies and BDA partners precinct management company spe-
commercial zones, the FID aims to create a across Fourways cialising in long-term urban upkeep
cohesive urban identity for Fourways. • Dozens of businesses and estates through public-private partnerships.
engaged in collaborative projects Their services include operational man-
TACKLING COMPLEX CHALLENGES • R500 – minimum monthly contribution agement, urban greening, infrastruc-
As Fourways has grown, so have challenges for small businesses to join as members ture upgrades, community activation,
such as taxi congestion and informal trading and financial management for man-
in busy public spaces. The FID’s approach is GET INVOLVED: HELP MAKE FOURWAYS aged areas.
to engage directly with taxi associations, local BETTER TOGETHER
stakeholders, and government departments to The Fourways Improvement District thrives on THE RELATIONSHIP
find solutions that balance economic realities collaboration between businesses, residents, Local Abode serves as the managing
with safety and order. and community partners. Contributions — agent for the FID, coordinating day-to-
whether time, funding, or expertise — go day operations.
While some spaces must remain clear of directly into projects that improve safety, traffic Learn more at www.localabode.co.za
trading for legal and safety reasons, the flow, greening, and public space upgrades.
district recognises the essential role taxis and Ways to support:
small-scale traders play in the local economy. • Become a member — Contributions start Making Fourways
Planning for the long term means creating from R500/month for small businesses,
spaces that work for everyone. with rates scaled transparently. better together!
• Sponsor a project — Fund tree planting,
COLLABORATION AT THE CORE streetlight upgrades, or catalytic public OVERVIEW
The FID works closely with partners like the space interventions.
BDA, especially on security coordination, • Partner with us — Collaborate on
and maintains open lines with other local community initiatives that benefit Managed By
organisations, including Better Fourways. residents, visitors, and businesses
Shared projects, such as perimeter fencing alike.
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