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Urban Development | Types of Urban Development Planning
Four Types of Urban Development Planning Explained If town planning is the tilling of the soil, urban development is planting the seedlings that ultimately grow into thriving communities. Situated in Pretoria, South Africa, our award-winning consultancy, The Practice...
Town Planning | What Is Town Planning? | Urban Development
What You Need to Know About Town Planning The challenging task of designing, planning, implementing and managing all facets of development and land use for towns, cities and larger metropolitan areas forms the basis of what town planning is all about. However, for the...
Mapping | Accurate Mapping l Town Planning
What Is Mapping and How Does It Assist Town Planning? Many South African communities are impacted by the effects caused by urbanisation. As a result, the need for prudent town planning has never been more prevalent, and mapping plays an integral role in this process....
Town Planning l Basics of Town Planning
Sticking to the Basics while Exploring Town Planning Town planning has never been more important than at present. The Centre for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) reports that Sub-Saharan Africa is estimated to be the fastest-growing urbanisation community...
Strategic Development Planning – Overcoming Challenges
Why Strategic Development Planning Is Necessary Strategic development planning is necessary for sustainable long-term development and project viability. Without such structures in place, most projects are doomed to failure and can cost developers (and in some cases,...
Spatial Planning To Improve Modern Urban Centres
How We Use Spatial Planning To Improve Modern Urban Centres Navigating (driving or walking around) cities can create one of three experiences: joy, irritation, or indifference. A well-designed city will mostly evoke the first and last responses the most (the latter in...
Town Planners | What Do Town Planners Do?
What is the Role of Town Planners? Referred to as urban planning consultants, city planners, urban designers and town planning consultants, town planners play an important role in the design, layout, development, and organisation of city areas. They’re responsible for...
Mapping | Why Mapping is Vital for Urban Planning
The Importance of Accurate Mapping for Urban Planning in South Africa Mapping is an important part of town planning. It enables the summarising of key elements of the area, the people, topographical features, resources, and infrastructure. It provides a visual...
Urban Development – The Types of Urban Development
What are the Types of Urban Development Planning? Urban development planning entails the design of city areas to meet the economic, social, environmental, lifestyle, security, recreational, and health needs of a particular community within a specific geographical...
Stages of Property Development Planning
What are the Stages of Property Development Planning? After years of working in the construction industry, you have decided to venture into property development or invest in property projects. Before you start, make sure you understand the ins and outs of regulations...