Introduction to Mapping Used in Town Planning Mapping is one of the main planning instruments for a spatial display of information. Modern town planning and mapping consultancies make use of GIS software systems for the preparation of site and development plans and...
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 planning...
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 application...
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...
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 October 2021...
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...
