Urban Planning Within the Larger Framework of Spatial Planning

Spatial planning entails planning regarding people and activity distribution and usage of space by private and public sectors. In essence, spatial planning entails a coordinated effort by various stakeholders in developing and maintaining policies and practices that...

Town Planning and Development – A Continuing Need in South Africa

Despite a gradual decline in the annual population growth rate since the mid-’90s, the overall trend in South Africa continues to be an upward one and, based upon UN estimates, the figure stood at 55 323 389 on April 3, 2017. Of these, more than 35 million, or almost...

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With the advent of municipal by-laws regulating spatial planning and land use management matters, a number of municipalities have indicated that, when land development applications are given notice of to interested and affected parties, and when the document bundles...

Town Planning Companies in South Africa

Town Planning Companies in South Africa Driving Urban Renewal Projects Why is there a Need for Urban Renewal Projects? Just as with human beings, advancing age tends to be accompanied by the visible signs of decline, the same tendency to deteriorate over the years is...

Town Planning Consultants in South Africa

The important Role of Town Planning Consultants in South Africa A brief History In common with most occupations, the job of town planning consultants has steadily evolved, not just in South Africa, but in every country across the world where these specialist planners...