THE PRACTICE GROUP BLOG
Everything You Need to Know About Town Planning in 2022
Town Planning in 2022 It’s still too early to make predictions on how urban landscapes will change as a result of the response to the global movement restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The so-called “new normal” is bound to affect the way town...
This Is How You Can Get Site Planning Approved in South Africa
How to Get Site Planning Approved in South Africa To get a site plan approved in South Africa, you can visit the relevant division of your local municipality, such as the Land Use Planning Division of the Housing and Land Directorate and follow their...
This is How Urban Renewal Can Create a Sustainable Future
Urban Renewal for a Sustainable Future: It Is Not Just About Building Restoration In the past, urban renewal focussed on addressing inner-city decay issues. Today, it is about the regeneration of cities for a sustainable future. One city that has proven that greening...
How Covid-19 Exposed Weaknesses in Urban Planning
Urban Planning for More Resilience in a Post-Pandemic World How will cities look in a post-pandemic scenario and how has the worldwide health crisis affected urban planning in this day and age, especially in Africa? An RTPI Research Paper published in...
Town Planners on the Question of Property Subdivision
Town Planners on the Question of Property Subdivision Property subdivision entails the splitting of a single property into two or more pieces of land, which are both registered at the Deeds Office of South Africa. These properties can be registered as Sectional Title...
Town Planning – Small Business From Home
Can You Conduct Small Business from Home? Ask the Town Planning Consultants Can you run a business from home without getting into trouble with the municipality? It’s a common question, but the answer depends on many factors, like the type of operation, the particular...
Dynamic Urban Planning – Why is it Important?
Why is Dynamic Urban Planning Important? Dynamic urban planning is critical to address the changing needs of people who live in cities and towns. With consideration of how many people have been urbanised over the past few decades, it goes without saying...
Town Planning, Reasons to Seek Help with Your Project
6 Reasons You Should Seek Town Planning Help with Your Project Waiting until after your development application has been rejected is too late to call in the experts. Town planning consultants help you save time, money and frustration when you plan major...
Site Planning for a Development
Site Planning for a Development: Why You Need Expert Help Site planning is one of the most important aspects of property acquisition and development. It will determine the success or failure of your investment as it includes factors that are either critical to the...
Urban Planning 101
Urban Planning 101: Why and How to Plan for the Future and Beyond Urban planning has always played an important role in how the infrastructure of cities supported activities, well-being, economic development and sustainability of their communities. With sustainability...