2013_14 IDP Review.pdf - KZN Development Planning

accommodated in the formal urban areas itself.No informal settlement will be allowed on mining land.Satisfying the demand for infrastructure, housing and services willbe for the account of the mining companies. Should investments berequired from the Council to meet the needs of mining companies,it will only be done once the acceptable performance guaranteesare provided by the mining companies.Growth ManagementThe analysis has shown that the population will decline in the future. This however, does not eliminate urbanization that is expected tocontinue for the near future. Given the limited growth prospects and the fact that urbanization may provide the only element to engineerspatial change, the process needs to be managed with great circumspection. Spatial growth recognises a number of important elements.The management of spatial growth is structured around the spatial containment of growth by strengthening nodes and improving selectednetworks as development corridors and activity spines.Urban and semi-urban areasFor the purpose of the SDF, the urban area is defined as those areas that are characterised by clearly defined concentrations of activity andbuilt-up areas. The typical activities found in urban and related areas include residential development, business and administrative functions,social services and infrastructure, industrial, and commercial developments etc. The urban areas should comprise a range of services andfacilities that are required to achieve a sustainable, efficient, convenient, and livable environment. The SDF do not make any specificproposals in this regard since it is recognised as the domain of the LMs. However, the following guidelines are provided to ensure aconsistent approach throughout the municipal area.Activity NodesUrban activity nodes are concentrations of development located at accessible locations such as modal interchanges and the intersections ofpublic transport routes. These nodes should create areas of agglomeration advantages that are able to attract business and economicdevelopments to these areas. Well-functioning activity nodes are vibrant areas comprising shopping, work, social and cultural opportunitiesand public transport facilities in a high quality, safe public environment.Draft 2013/2014 IDP Review Page 215Prepared by Umzinyathi District Municipality22 March 2013