Growth and development strategy
Joburg 2040
Charting a bold and inclusive path to 2040: a vision for a just, sustainable and prosperous Johannesburg where every resident thrives.
A vision for the city
Shaping the future of Joburg
The Joburg 2040 Growth and Development Strategy (GDS) is the City of Johannesburg’s long-term roadmap to becoming a world-class African city: vibrant, inclusive and sustainable. Developed through extensive community engagement and informed by global, national and local trends, it reimagines Johannesburg as a city that offers real quality of life, resilient infrastructure, equitable economic opportunities and environmental sustainability for all its residents.
Whether you’re a policymaker, civic leader, entrepreneur, resident or researcher, this visionary document lays the groundwork for a thriving city that confronts challenges head-on and embraces innovation, diversity and collaborative growth.
A bold aspiration to become a “World-Class African City of the Future”, driven by sustainability, resilience and inclusivity.
Core outcomes
Four outcomes that guide everything we do
Improved quality of life and human development
A resilient and sustainable urban environment
A competitive, job-intensive economy
A high-performing metropolitan government
Strategic themes
Where the strategy focuses
Informed by public participation
Thousands of citizens’ voices helped shape the final strategy, reflecting a collective vision for the city’s development.
Growth and development strategy
Joburg 2040
Charting a bold and inclusive path to 2040: a vision for a just, sustainable and prosperous Johannesburg where every resident thrives.
A vision for the city
Shaping the future of Joburg
The Joburg 2040 Growth and Development Strategy (GDS) is the City of Johannesburg’s long-term roadmap to becoming a world-class African city: vibrant, inclusive and sustainable. Developed through extensive community engagement and informed by global, national and local trends, it reimagines Johannesburg as a city that offers real quality of life, resilient infrastructure, equitable economic opportunities and environmental sustainability for all its residents.
Whether you’re a policymaker, civic leader, entrepreneur, resident or researcher, this visionary document lays the groundwork for a thriving city that confronts challenges head-on and embraces innovation, diversity and collaborative growth.
A bold aspiration to become a “World-Class African City of the Future”, driven by sustainability, resilience and inclusivity.
Core outcomes
Four outcomes that guide everything we do
Improved quality of life and human development
A resilient and sustainable urban environment
A competitive, job-intensive economy
A high-performing metropolitan government
Strategic themes
Where the strategy focuses
Informed by public participation
Thousands of citizens’ voices helped shape the final strategy, reflecting a collective vision for the city’s development.