Waterfall City is the largest mixed-use development in Africa and the most expansive property development in South African history. Spanning 22 million square metres, Waterfall City will eventually integrate over 28,000 residential units, with approximately 2.5 million square metres of Gross Leasable Area (GLA) dedicated to commercial, retail, logistics and office spaces.

Currently, Waterfall City is 55% complete, boasting ten striking residential developments, three private schools, a hospital, ten retail centres, four hotels, a host of office parks and extensive green spaces.The Mall of Africa, the largest and most impressive single-phase mall in Africa, anchors Waterfall City’s CBD, featuring over 300 shops and more than 30 restaurants.

As a ‘greenfield’ development, Waterfall City is not constrained by older infrastructure, allowing planners to create a new city from a blank slate, using the latest urban design principles. Six core urban design concepts guide Waterfall City: sustainability, safety, connectivity, smart technology, integrated mixed-use environments, and a human-centric, compact city approach.

Built according to sustainable principles, Waterfall City ensures every development is efficient, and eco-friendly. Many buildings utilise alternative energy sources, including the Waterfall City CBD’s 31 green-rated buildings. The fact that Waterfall City was chosen as the very first Best in the World winner of the Property Awards’ new Masterplan category recognises the world-class urban design framework of this thriving smart city.