Rural and Urban Planning: SPLUMA and Spatial Policies

This set of flashcards covers the vocabulary and key concepts related to the Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act (SPLUMA) as discussed in the RUP317B course materials.

RUP317B

The subject code for Rural and Urban Planning within the Geomatics department.

Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act (SPLUMA)

A piece of legislation implemented by the South African government in 2013 to enhance spatial planning and rectify historical imbalances.

2013

The year the Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act (SPLUMA) was implemented in South Africa.

Apartheid spatial planning

The historical planning system in South Africa that created the imbalances SPLUMA aims to rectify.

Historical spatial injustices

The past inequalities in land and spatial distribution that legislative changes like SPLUMA are designed to address.

Equitable spatial planning

A planning approach promoted by SPLUMA that seeks to create fairness and balance across different regions and communities.

Harvard referencing

The specific referencing standard required for the RUP317B Assignment 1.

Bachelor’s Degree: Geomatics

The qualification for which the Rural and Urban Planning (RUP317B) module is a requirement.