Region A - Joburg

REGIONAL SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK: 2007/8
Administrative Region A
SUB AREA 6
DIEPSLOOT AND EXTENSIONS
Poverty, unemployment, lack of social and economic opportunities and limited public transport are
serious problems that need to be addressed, over and above the provision of housing. This Sub Area
encompasses the Consolidation Programme (Viable and efficient infrastructure provision within the
marginalized formal townships of the city).
DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE 1
To ensure the socio-economic integration, consolidation and
long-term sustainability of Diepsloot and Extensions, while recognising it as a marginalized
community and an entity in its own right.
Interventions Guidelines
1.1 Investigate the possible options of the extension of
Diepsloot from the current extent of its development
i.e. east of William Nicol Drive or south of Diepsloot
etc, with specific reference to:
- provision of access to economic opportunities.
- safety precautions to be taken into consideration
should east of William Nicol be a viable option.
- provision of a variety of housing typologies,
densities and value zones.
- planning for future immigration.
• Development framework for the
Northern Areas shall inform.
• Conditions for any amendment of
the UDB shall apply –principles of
Inclusionary Housing shall apply,
except for subsidised housing;
developments within possible
expansion area shall be subject to
availability of services; detailed
Site Development Plans shall be
submitted applying the Urban
Design Guidelines referred to in
the SDF.
• Zero tolerance for land invasion
and doubling up.
• Densification Strategy.
• Law enforcement.
1.2 Upgrade and improve Diepsloot and extensions with • No in-migration or doubling up.
specific reference to:
• De-densification to achieve certain
- Engineering infrastructure and bulk services
density.
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requirements.
Social services and infrastructure.
Physical access off William Nicol Extension.
Improvement of living conditions and
environmental quality.
Local Economic Development (LED).
SMME development, small scale farming, etc.
Co-ordination of social service provision and
optimal use of existing facilities..
Waste management and campaigns.
Public transport and inter modal facilities.
Interface with landfill site and Diepsloot Nature
Reserve (refer to Sub Area 5).
Tourism initiatives.
• Community development,
consolidation and upliftment.
• Vibrant community with a variety
of land uses and opportunities.
• Long-term growth should be
realistic and sustainable.
• Socio-economic integration.
• Health and safety standards.
• Land use management.
• Establishment of service
partnerships.
• Movement Strategy.
• JMOSS and IEMP.
• WSDP.
• ITP/BRT
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