Mapping

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Road Names

Roads

The roads in Braamfontein are a rectangular grid of one-ways and two-ways, except for Smit and Bertha Streets, which borders acts as the border between Braamfontein and the train station. This grid is an efficient and effective layout for vehicular traffic, with Smit and Bertha Streets contrasting that with a more engaging route as a result of the train station.

Alleys

Braamfontein has a relatively unique aspect of alleys running sequentially in the middle of city blocks. This produces a path that is suited better to pedestrians, on foot is the best way to experience a city, and so this is a key to making a where experience is important.

Trees

Many cities around the world have special green belts in the city to bring in the much needed vegetation. However Braamfontein has scattered trees with a part of Juta Street being relatively dense.

Open Spaces

Apart from the alleys, there are a number of open spaces around the site. These open spaces include paved and lawn, and comprise of some public parks/paths and private areas that are open to the streets.

Places of Interest

The places of interest around the site are incredibly diverse: from transport stops to hotels and hardware stores to restaurants. Excluded from this map are the many education institutes/offices scattered around the site.