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Figure 25: Protected AreasSt<strong>and</strong>erton Spatial Development <strong>Co</strong>ncept: Development PrinciplesThe development concept for St<strong>and</strong>erton is based on the following spatial structuring elements:• Open Space Network;• Movement Network & Linkages;• Densification <strong>and</strong> Infill Development;• <strong>Co</strong>mmercial & Industrial Development; <strong>and</strong>• Urban Edge.Open Space Network;St<strong>and</strong>erton consist of natural <strong>and</strong> local open space. Natural open space includes areas that have a primarilyecological function <strong>and</strong> should be protected from any form of human intrusion in order to safeguard the ecologicalintegrity of these areas. The natural open space system consists of the following elements;The Vaal RiverOther streams that flow into the Vaal RiverSt<strong>and</strong>erkop; <strong>and</strong>Steep slopes Southeast of Sakhile<strong>Local</strong> Open Space consists mostly of parks <strong>and</strong> serves the recreational needs of locals.119 | P a g e - F i n a l I n t e g r a t e d D e v e l o p m e n t P l a n 2 0 1 3 / 2 0 1 4

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