the gauteng spatial development framework - Gauteng Online

Holistic perspectiveA philosophy based on the idea that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts, thatis, that a system may have properties over and above those of the parts and the way inwhich they are organized. The view of multiple variables to see human problems in theirhistorical, economic and cultural contexts; the interconnection of the parts of a socio-culturalsystem; and the short-term and long-term ramifications of these problems.Homo urbanusHomo urbanus is identified by dense living patterns, a tolerant acceptance of strangers,predictable behaviour based on largely agreed rules/ protocols; access to great amounts ofinformation; and a significant degree of total disconnection from the natural world.IIncentive ZoningZoning ordinance provisions in which developers receive bonuses, typically permission tobuild at a higher density or higher floor area ratio, in exchange for offering certain typesof amenities or economic development that are consideredimportant for the wider city context.IncrementalismA pragmatic theory of growth and change derived from the field of public administrationand developed in response to the frequent inability of long-term comprehensive planningto meet its objectives, that accepts the slow process of change as being most practical anddesirable. Incrementalists believe that long-term comprehensive planning is a limited paradigmand that planners should rather proceed cautiously, planning and implementing on a stepby-stepbasis and responding to issues only as they emerge.Implementation ProtocolsThe Intergovernmental Relations Framework Act, 2005 provides for the crafting of'Implementation Protocols', which organs of state in different, or the same sphere ofgovernment may enter into when a particular task, project or programme requires actionfrom more than one organ of state. The Guidelines provide guidance as to the legal andpractical matters around the setting up of such protocols. Of specific interest is the notionof 'joint programmes' within a particular sphere of government. In terms of the Guidelines,'joint programmes' are defined as 'Those programmes that transcend the conventionalorganisational boundaries in planning, budgeting and implementation resulting in a numberof departments/agencies/ ministries responsible for one aspect of the programme, althoughnone is responsible for it in its entirety'.Industrial Development Zones (IDZs)This intervention was instituted to enable places to respond to prospects for the export ofmanufactured products. All IDZs that have been identified were thus identified in closeproximity to harbours or international airports. IDZs were established to: (1) promote thecompetitiveness of South African enterprises through the export of value-added manufacturedgoods; (2) attract FDI; (3) learn from international operators regarding global manufacturingand production networks; and (4) develop links between enterprises in the zones and inthe rest of the country outside the zones.InfillNew development on vacant parcels that are served by utilities and surrounded by urbandevelopment which have been bypassed in the normal course of urbanization. Infill sitesare normally scattered throughout the city and are usually only a few lots wide or in isolatedparcels within already built-up areas. The sites are vacant either because the structuresformerly on them were demolished or because they remained undeveloped when theadjoining buildings were erected. Infill also includes redevelopment and revitalization projectswhere existing structures in already developed areas are removed to allow for new construction.Infill Development (Also referred to as Urban Infill)The redevelopment of under-utilised sites in existing urban areas. For example, theredevelopment of a brownfield site such as a disused inner-city industrial site or for residentialapartments or the removal of a detached house in the suburbs to make way for townhouses.InfrastructureThe basic equipment, utilities, productive enterprises, installations and services essential forthe development, operation and growth of a city. Infrastructure includes items like roads,utility lines, drainage structures, etc. A distinction is often made between engineeringinfrastructure such as roads, electricity, sewerage, water and social infrastructure such ashealth and education facilities.ANNEXURE E: GLOSSARY OF TERMSGAUTENG SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK 2011GAUTENG GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY202