PHASE 1 · ~8 ha
MIXED-USE HUB
The Civic Heart of Soweto Gateway
PRECINCT OVERVIEW
About This Precinct
The Mixed-Use Hub is the civic heart of Soweto Gateway — a vibrant, activated zone combining ground-floor commercial activation with upper-floor offices, co-working spaces, and community facilities. Designed to attract SMEs, creative businesses, and professional services, the Hub generates employment within the development while creating a dynamic public realm that anchors the broader precinct mix.
Soweto's commercial office and co-working market is significantly undersupplied relative to the size of its working population. The Mixed-Use Hub addresses this gap directly — providing quality, affordable commercial space for the businesses that serve Soweto's growing economy. The ground-floor activation strategy ensures the Hub contributes to the public life of the development, not just its economic output.
SPECIFICATIONS
PRECINCT AREA
~8 ha
PHASE
Phase 1 (2025–2026)
OFFICE SUITES
50m² – 500m²
CO-WORKING DESKS
80+
GROUND FLOOR GLA
~3,200m²
CIVIC PLAZA
~1,800m²
KEY FEATURES
What This Precinct Delivers
Ground-Floor Commercial Activation
Retail, food & beverage, and service tenants at street level create a continuously activated public edge — drawing pedestrian traffic and supporting the commercial viability of upper-floor office tenants.
Flexible Office Suites
Upper-floor office suites from 50m² to 500m² accommodate SMEs, professional services firms, and corporate satellite offices — with fit-out flexibility and short-to-medium lease terms.
Co-Working & Incubation Space
A dedicated co-working floor with hot desks, private offices, meeting rooms, and event space supports Soweto's growing entrepreneurial community and provides a launchpad for early-stage businesses.
Community & Civic Facilities
A community hall, library annex, and civic plaza are integrated into the Hub's ground floor — providing public amenities that reinforce the development's community mandate.
Rooftop Terrace
A landscaped rooftop terrace with views across the development provides an amenity for office tenants and a premium event venue for the broader community.
Public Plaza
A hard-landscaped public plaza at the base of the Hub serves as the social gathering point for the development — hosting markets, events, and informal activations.
VISUAL REFERENCE
Precinct Imagery
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY
Commercial Leasing & Investment Opportunities
The Mixed-Use Hub offers leasing opportunities across ground-floor retail, office suites, and co-working memberships. The Hub is positioned as the employment and innovation centre of the development — with strong demand from SMEs, professional services, and corporate tenants seeking a Soweto presence.
INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS