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DemocratisationDemocratisation has opened up planning and political processes of our cities to muchgreater participation and accountability. It implies that a new emphasis is placed on the roleand performance of urban chief executives and decision makers, who now have theoption of becoming leaders and champions far beyond the limits of their formerstatus as appointed administrators/ councillors.Densification (Residential Intensification)The process of increasing residential densities (the building density) in a planned andmeaningful way within the existing boundaries of a specific area. This yields an increasedpopulation density (as determined by the occupancy density) and subsequent increasedefficiency in the utilisation of infrastructure, services and amenities.DensityIn residential development, a measurement of the intensity with which settlement takesplace relative to the urban area allocated for such settlement. It is an extremely complexsubject and is meaningful at the site, local, district and city levels for measures of performance,adequacy, and well-being and strategic resource planning. It is expressed in many ways(each relevant to the specific context). The definitive reference work in this regard is 'Senior,J.B. 'The Zen of Residential Density' an unpublished PhD thesis submitted to the Universityof the Witwatersrand, 1984Design CodeA set of illustrated design rules and requirements which instruct and may advise on thephysical development of a site or area. The graphic and written components of the codeare detailed, and build upon a design vision such as a plan or other design and developmentframework for a site or area.Design GuideA document providing guidance on how development can be carried out in accordancewith good design practice often produced by a local municipality with a view to retaininglocal distinctiveness.Design GuidelinesAdopted criteria guiding the development and/or renovation of land or facilities. Designguidelines address design issues that result in the conservation of water, manpower, andother resources, and consider aesthetics, architectural features, safety, and accessibility.DevelopmentDevelopment is 'the carrying out of building, engineering, mining or other operation in,on, over or under land, or the making of any material change in the use of any buildingor other land'. Most forms of development require planning permission (see also 'permitteddevelopment').Low Density DevelopmentSmall scale development, generally limited to detached housing no higher than two storeys.Medium Density DevelopmentDevelopment generally greater than two storeys in height, but no more than five storeys;can include townhouses, units and commercial/ retail development.High Density DevelopmentGenerally refers to large scale development such as office/commercial buildings or residentialapartment buildings. Heights generally do not exceed 10 storeys except in major centres.Developmental Local GovernmentDevelopmental local government is local government committed to working with citizensand groups within the community to find sustainable ways to meet their social, economicand material needs and improve the quality of their lives. Developmental local governmenthas four interrelated characteristics: maximising social development and economic growth;integrating and coordinating; democratising development; and leading and learning. Adevelopmental state is one that it is located at the centre of a mixed economy. It is a statewhich leads and guides that economy and which intervenes in the interest of the peopleas a whole.ANNEXURE E: GLOSSARY OF TERMSGAUTENG SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK 2011GAUTENG GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY198