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Management & Operations

A managed environment offers safe, clean and friendly conditions that are essential to attract investment and growth. Many SRA’s have been formed in recent years. They have also been extremely effective at competing with other managed environments such as Suburban Shopping Centers and Office Parks. Urban Management, through a partnership of key stakeholders, shared aspirations, expertise and resources, creates a holistic plan to meet local needs and strengthens Regional interest. The benefits to property owners, business and the public are quickly apparent:

  • Retailer’s benefit from increased footfall and turnover.
  • Shoppers enjoy a pleasant, safe and easily accessible environment with a wide choice of shops and facilities.
  • Visitors are attracted to the area.
  • Property owners experience a rise in rents and property values.
  • Urban decay is halted and communities get a town that is vibrant, viable and meeting their needs.

The major advantage that the continuation of a SRA will have on an area, is that it will introduce a managed environment addressing the specific needs of that area and leading to an upgrade of the whole area.

Rest in peace Manu Choudree, with love and condolences to your family from the FHBID.

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we at the FHBID express our deepest condolences to the family of Manu Choudree, who passed away suddenly last Friday night. Above all Manu was a true gentleman, admired not only for his unwavering dedication to providing security for businesses along the Main Road, but also for his active involvement in so many community activities.

His contribution to the safety and well-being of our business and local community was invaluable, he was and remains a real hero to many in the fight against local crime. Manu’s kindness, commitment, and tireless work ethic earned him the respect and affection of all who knew and worked with him.

We extend our heartfelt sympathy to Annelien and family during this incredibly difficult time. We have all lost a true friend and the business community has lost a steadfast protector. Manu will be greatly missed, but his legacy will undoubtedly live on in the work he did and the many lives he touched.

May he rest in peace.

Michael Reaper

(Chairperson Fish Hoek Business Improvement District)