Why Urban Planners Use GIS for Mapping and Related Services Mapping forms an integral part of urban planning functions regarding city development. With cities ever-growing and being dynamic spaces, the urban planner’s work is never finished. To this end, town planners...
What is an Integrated Development Plan? To emphasise the importance of seeking expert help and services with integrated development planning for organised settlements and resource allocation, this article provides a short discussion of the approach as applied by the...
The Importance of Spatial Planning for a Sustainable Future Spatial planning as a public function has become more important over the years to ensure coherency in the approach towards creating sustainable cities, economies, and usage of natural resources. In this...
The Importance of Strategic Development Planning for Modern Cities As the world is becoming increasingly urbanised, it is now more important than ever to have flexible plans in place to address the changing economic, social, environmental and political needs of city...
How Can Urban Renewal Help Rural South African Communities? Rural South African communities often struggle to make a living and have limited access to resources normally available in cities. However, it is possible for urban renewal to support rural South African...