TERM 1 CONTENT OVERVIEW

• Topic: Town Planning & Zoning

  • Introduction

  • Principles

  • Systems of planning

  • Generic & specific planning processes

  • Prioritization in planning

  • Health considerations in PBE

  • Spatial Planning

SPATIAL PLANNING OVERVIEW

• Linked to town planning

• Performance qualities of spatial planning

• Sustainable Development Frameworks (SDFs) & Plans

• Integrated Development Plans (IDPs)

• Spatial justice in relation to mixed land-use human settlements

SPATIAL PLANNING DEFINITION

• Focus: People's use of space (SACPLAN 2014)

• Aim: Organize economy, society, and environmental management in space

• Addresses tensions among sectoral policies

ROLE OF SPATIAL PLANNING

• Ensures long-term planning at various scales

• Drives spatial transformation policies

• Implements guidelines for spatial transformation

• Develops SDFs for spatial targeting and priorities

• Aligns SDFs with IDPs

IMPORTANCE OF SPATIAL PLANNING

• Essential for economic, social, and environmental benefits

• Promotes sustainable development and quality of life

SPLUMA 2013

• Act No. 16/2013 focuses on optimizing space usage

• Addresses issues from past land use practices like racial inequality and segregation

DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLES OF SPLUMA

• Spatial Justice: Correct past imbalances in land access

• Spatial Sustainability: Protect unique land and promote sustainable development

• Efficiency: Use of resources effectively in land development

• Spatial Resilience: Adaptation to changes and pressures

• Good Administration: Proper governance in planning processes

SPATIAL JUSTICE

• Ensure access to land for previously excluded communities

• Focus on informal settlements and impoverished areas

• Flexible land use schemes for disadvantaged areas

SPATIAL SUSTAINABILITY

• Promote sustainable land development practices

• Protect prime agricultural land

• Consider long-term infrastructure costs

• Limit urban sprawl and create viable communities