More Cape Town hoods awaiting names

These are:

• Hood 3: The neighbourhood bordered by Somerset Road, Dock Road, Coen Steytler Street and Buitengracht
  
• Hood 4: The neighbourhood bordered by Annandale Street, Orange Street, Queen Victoria Street, Long Street, Strand Street, Plein Street, St John Street and Hatfield Street

The shortlist again features some fascinating names and highlights the efforts of the public to capture the essence of each area. For example, Hood 3's 'The Foundry' has this motivation: "The Foundry is a creative melting pot. Dotted with vibrant businesses and creative agencies, the district is a crucible of entrepreneurship and original thinking. Walking through the streets, one can feel the white-hot creative energy."

Another motivation for the area reads: "'Prestwich' is to commemorate those who died in and suffered as a result of slavery. It is time we stop ignoring and start remembering while facing the dark, often forgotten chapters of our history."

Hood 4, meanwhile, has had submissions such as 'The Gardens', 'The Seat' and 'The Old City'. With motivations including: "This hood is home to Parliament, Die Tuinhuis (presidential residence), numerous museums showcasing the political history of Cape Town, Government Avenue, Parliament Street, and the Company Gardens, planted by Jan van Riebeeck (first Dutch Commander)" and "Not only are there retail merchants in this area, but historically the shipping merchants called in at the Cape."

On completion of the naming process and, in partnership with Cape Town Tourism and Creative Cape Town, the project will see new tourist maps printed and distributed throughout the City to include the new neighbourhood names.

Go to www.nameyourhood.co.za to vote on the new names