The ARP hoped to fundamentally change the physical, economic and social environment of Alexandra.
It is a joint urban regeneration project between all three tiers of government, the private sector, NGO's and community-based organisations.
In June/July 2008 the grassroots photographic project Shooting Jozi inspired by the academy award-winning documentary Born into Brothels took place in Alex with local community members.
Local economic development and tourism is run by Associate Director Darlene Louw.
The Department of Housing recently extended the Alexandra Renewal Project to the end of the 2009/10 financial year.