Parkhurst, Gauteng
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Parkhurst is a small, but dense northern Johannesburg
suburb, Gauteng Province, South Africa
of about 2000 households and 4000 residents.
Although, it is mainly residential with many people working from their home, there are two main business roads - 4th Avenue which has the restaurant
s, cafes and decor, design, antique and service shops; and 6th Street which is quickly becoming converted into a design, decor, art and small business area. Parkhurst is popular with Johannesburg's residents for its street life and Sidewalk cafe
s, with an atmosphere similar to Greenside
and Melville
.
It was founded in 1904 by the African Realty Trust who developed a small farm into 2200 stands. About a third of the suburb was developed by the 1930s and it was completely developed after the 2nd World War. The gentrification or Chelseafication
process started in the 1960s when the older houses in the southern section started to be renovated. This process continues to this day with many properties being remodelled and renovated several times over.There is an active residents' association
, the Parkhurst Village Residents Association, who try to preserve the suburb's village like atmosphere.
Johannesburg
Johannesburg also known as Jozi, Jo'burg or Egoli, is the largest city in South Africa, by population. Johannesburg is the provincial capital of Gauteng, the wealthiest province in South Africa, having the largest economy of any metropolitan region in Sub-Saharan Africa...
suburb, Gauteng Province, South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
of about 2000 households and 4000 residents.
Although, it is mainly residential with many people working from their home, there are two main business roads - 4th Avenue which has the restaurant
Restaurant
A restaurant is an establishment which prepares and serves food and drink to customers in return for money. Meals are generally served and eaten on premises, but many restaurants also offer take-out and food delivery services...
s, cafes and decor, design, antique and service shops; and 6th Street which is quickly becoming converted into a design, decor, art and small business area. Parkhurst is popular with Johannesburg's residents for its street life and Sidewalk cafe
Sidewalk cafe
A sidewalk cafe is an outdoor part of a coffeehouse or cafe. This is an area where customers go to relax, dine, and socialize...
s, with an atmosphere similar to Greenside
Greenside, Gauteng
Greenside is a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa.Greenside was initially a farm founded by the Geldenhuys brothers.Greenside's name is considered to be Scottish in origin, and refers to the adjacent Parkview Golf Course. Most of the roads in Greenside were named after golf courses or...
and Melville
Melville, Gauteng
Melville is a Bohemian suburb of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. It is the location of many restaurants and bars, which are mostly frequented by students from the nearby University of Johannesburg, located in Auckland Park. It is also one of the city's gay villages.The suburb was proclaimed on...
.
It was founded in 1904 by the African Realty Trust who developed a small farm into 2200 stands. About a third of the suburb was developed by the 1930s and it was completely developed after the 2nd World War. The gentrification or Chelseafication
Chelsea, London
Chelsea is an area of West London, England, bounded to the south by the River Thames, where its frontage runs from Chelsea Bridge along the Chelsea Embankment, Cheyne Walk, Lots Road and Chelsea Harbour. Its eastern boundary was once defined by the River Westbourne, which is now in a pipe above...
process started in the 1960s when the older houses in the southern section started to be renovated. This process continues to this day with many properties being remodelled and renovated several times over.There is an active residents' association
Residents' association
Residents' associations are organisations formed by groups of people from a specific geographic community who come together to address issues within their local area and act as a voice for their local community....
, the Parkhurst Village Residents Association, who try to preserve the suburb's village like atmosphere.