An empty Athlone landmark site has raised questions about Cape Town’s redevelopment priorities after property professional Johan de Meyer asked why the prominent city-owned site has remained vacant for almost two decades, Cape {town} Etc reports. Cape {town} Etc Discount Alert! Unlock Cape Town’s best experiences for half the price! For Cape Town, the issue now reaches beyond one site. It asks who urban growth is really for, how long public land should stay empty and what kind of city the metro wants to build next.