Green Point Area Profile

Green Point at a glance

The suburb of Green Point in the central areas of Cape Town has become popular over the years for the fact that it's one of the Western Cape's most regarded commercial and residential locations. Geographically the locality is situated in the North West of the central business expanse. Around 2010 the suburb enjoyed vast developments in preparation for the 2010 Fifi World Cup, including a world-class soccer stadium - The Cape Town Stadium.  

Commercial Hotspots

Due to the fact that Green Point is limited in terms of the geography, residential and commercial areas are within close proximity to each other. The suburb has historical significance to the city hence there is a diversity of commercial and economic interest. National Health Laboratory Services, Cape Medical Museum, UCT Graduate School of Business and the V & A Waterfront Head Office have all taken residence in Green Point at the many commercial hotspots around the vicinity. 

Commercial Developments and Office Parks

Green Point is an area that is constantly being maintained and developed; one of the more recent constructions include 169 on Main. Some of the office parks in the area include Batstone Offices, Green Point Park, Rosenhof Office Court, and The Boulevard.  

Infrastructure

The infrastructure in Green Point is world class due to a lot of international investment for the city, including major sporting and entertainment events. If one needs medical attention the Somerset Hospital is advisable. Schools situated in or near Green Point include Reddam House Atlantic Seaboard, Nutwood Forest Pre Primary School and Prestwich Street Primary School. Some of the roads that connect Green Point with the rest of the city include Pine Road, Clyde Road, Helen Suzman Boulevard, Granger Bay Boulevard, Main Road and Beach Road. 

Distance from key points (Airport/CBD)

Green Point is one of the most centrally located nodes in the mother city and is only 8 km away from the Civic Centre, where a lot of the main commercial, political and economic activity takes place. If one wishes to travel from Green Point to the Cape Town International Airport, it is just less than 30 km in distance and will take roughly 20 to 30 minutes of travel time by car. There is a bus that travels to the airport from the Civic Centre which is just under an hour in travel time. 

Transport

The MyCiti Bus Service has various bus stops in or near Green Point that run throughout the region. Alternatively one can also use the extensive minivan taxi service or numerous metered taxi companies. Green Point is also within close proximity to the nearest Metro Rail Train Station in the epicentre of the city. 

Malls/Shopping

There are no shortages of great places in which to shop in Green Point, some of the more popular malls and shopping centres in or near Green Point include, Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village, Portside Shopping Centre, Somerset Square, and The Point. 

Restaurants 

Green Point is also a foodie's paradise, some of the more popular restaurants and eateries include Pigalle Restaurant, El Burro Greenpoint, II Leone Mastrantonio, Hudsons The Burger Joint, Table Thirteen, and Izakaya Matsuri. 
 

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