Lekwa Local Municipality 2013/14 - Co-operative Governance and ...

Figure 26/7: OPEN SPACE (left)PROPOSED OPEN SPACE LINKAGES (right)With regards to the quality of life function of the open space network, the following should be noted:• Walkways and cycle ways should ideally be established next to the open space network in order toprovide optimal access to the open spaces and for leisure purposes.• As some Functional Areas are underprovided with local parks, the natural open spaces can be used aslocal parks. Care should however be taken not to impede the ecological functioning of these spacesand invader species should be avoided (including invader grasses), activities should be placed on theedge of the open space and polluting or hazardous uses should be avoided.• Where possible social facilities, especially recreational and sports facilities should be located adjacentto the open space network.Establishment of functional integrated movement networkMobility and access routes are the main entrance routes which links the Town with its surroundings. No or limited access is typically allowed on these routes in order to protect their mobility function. Thus no activities can be allowed on mobility/ access routes. These routes are the point of entry and thus play an important role in the image of the town, thus itshould be extensively landscaped to continue the ‘green feel’ created by the natural open spaces. Entrance markers should be placed at all the important entrances.Activity spines: the following guidelines are applicable; Mixed land uses should be allowed along activity spines Care should be taken with the interface between buildings and the street Care should also be taken with the interface between the building and development to the back, whichwill in most instances be residential. As these routes are also the most important public transport routes, facilities such as taxi stops andcommuter shelters should be provided. Sidewalks should be continuous, of sufficient width, landscaped and provided with the full complement ofstreet furniture.120 | 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