Integrated Transport Plan.pdf - Durban

3. IDP SPATIAL FRAMEWORK, LONG TERM TRENDS AND KEY CITY PROJECTS
3.1 Spatial Framework
Currently the City does not have a fully developed Spatial Development
Framework. However a draft spatial framework plan has been compiled
and key issues have been identified in terms of the IDP which give direction
to key components of the transport system, in particular the public transport
system.
This is further supported by programmes being
developed by various planning departments in
eThekwini Municipality as well as input from
parastatals impacting on the transport needs
within the municipal area.
Figure 3.1 shows the existing public transport
system along with the key public transport nodes,
as well as highlighting the major routes and corridors. These are located
within a boundary defined by the Municipality as its Urban Edge. It is within
this boundary that a development pattern that supports the socio-economic
efficiencies of a compact city is encouraged.
3.2. Population and Employment
Table 3.1 and the following graphs show the most likely growth scenarios
for population and employment in the Municipality.
Table 3.1: Population and Employment (1000’s)
Most Likely Scenario
(Years 2001 and 2020)
Year 2001 Year 2020 Growth
Population 3 060 3 700 +21%
Employment 760 1 020 +33%
Analysis shows the following relevant trends and growth patterns.
eThekwini Integrated Transport Plan
3.1
Spatial Framework
Summary Report Long Term Trends and
Key City Projects