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the gauteng spatial development framework - Gauteng Online

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THE MODELLING THAT UNDERPINS THE GSDThe GSDF as a GIS-based model, potentially embedded in a Google Earth platform andpublished on, and accessible to all, through <strong>the</strong> web. The GIS-based model measures <strong>the</strong>existing urban structure and aims to become a decision-making tool for <strong>the</strong> <strong>Gauteng</strong> CityRegion.In <strong>the</strong> form presented, <strong>the</strong> GSDF is supported by five models:(1) an urban profile model; (2) an urban morphological model; (3) a connectivity model;(4) a bid-rent model; and (5) a virtual room model. These models are key to directing urbangrowth as <strong>the</strong>y are embedded into <strong>the</strong> GIS-base and will be published on a website asillustrated.MODEL 1: THE URBAN PROFILE MODELSECTION 3: THE MODELLING ELEMENTS OF THE GSDFAn urban profile model sets out to provide users with an in-depth understanding of <strong>the</strong>urban system in any number of ways. The GIS has a multitude of layers of information inwhich are embedded existing data, policies, strategies, directives and encouragements. Itis possible to view/ explore <strong>the</strong>se at will, whe<strong>the</strong>r at <strong>the</strong> scale of <strong>the</strong> entire province or byspecific areas or sectors. The whole province has been divided into a 10m by 10m grid,or cells (a very fine level of <strong>spatial</strong> resolution, given <strong>the</strong> overall extent of <strong>the</strong> province), andit is possible to 'drill-down' into any one, or groups, of <strong>the</strong>se cells and gain a full appreciationof <strong>the</strong> associated urban profile and <strong>the</strong> implications of <strong>the</strong> GSDF for that particular point(refer to Figures 3-4 to 3-6).41 GAUTENG SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK 2011 GAUTENG GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

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