What Is the Integrated Development Plan? An Integrated Development Plan, also known as an IDP, is a five-year plan used to identify the development needs of a particular municipality. It is drafted by the local government. All projects in the Integrated Development...
What is the Role of Town Planning in the Development of Sustainable Urban Areas? The recent drought experienced across large parts of South Africa has once again highlighted the importance of responsible resource management. Town planning plays an integral role in...
The Smart Approach in Urban Design Forming Part of Strategic and Integrated Spatial Planning The world is changing fast. Issues such as climate change, rapid urbanisation across the globe, water scarcity, shortage of housing, immigrants, and shifting populations are...
Key Factors to Consider in Modern Urban Planning If you have ever driven in Cape Town along its many highways, you would have realised that extensive planning must have gone into the design of the city’s road infrastructure. Getting from one point to another in any...
The Importance of Strategic Urban Development Planning Focused on Sustainability Strategic development planning, as related to urban planning, entails the clarification of the most appropriate urban model in order to reach developmental goals. It is not just a...
