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The experience of MBDA and SPUU in linking urban upgrading and safety and peace is one that should be of<br />

interest to most <strong>cities</strong> and towns in South Africa.<br />

Looking forward<br />

Within Helenvale, the SPUU programme’s various projects and programmes are being rolled out with the<br />

support of the community. Helenvale Precinct Phase 3 is underway, focusing on the “Gaat” area of Helenvale.<br />

In addition, the housing programme will be implemented once the municipality has obtaining housing<br />

accreditation. The KfW has appointed a consultant to assist the municipality to extend the SPUU project in<br />

Helenvale into the next phase, i.e. from 2018 onwards.<br />

The MBDA will continue rolling out its urban regeneration programmes, focusing both on the inner city and<br />

residential suburbs outside of the CBD. The success of the Helenvale project has led to the development of<br />

a masterplan for Schaderville Korsten, a residential area that faces similar challenges to those of Helenvale, i.e.<br />

high levels of drugs, crime and unemployment. Areas of focus include precinct and housing development, a<br />

multipurpose sport centre and a community centre (MBDA, 2015).<br />

References<br />

Kitchin F and Ovens W. 2008. Case Studies of Area-based Regeneration Internationally. Research conducted for Johannesburg Development Agency<br />

MBDA (Mandela Bay Development Agency). 2013. 2012/13 Annual Report. Port Elizabeth: MBDA.<br />

MBDA. 2014a. 2009–2013 Economic Barometer. Port Elizabeth: MBDA.<br />

MBDA. 2014b. Helenvale Resource Centre Close-out Report. Port Elizabeth: MBDA.<br />

MBDA. 2015. Schauderville Korsten Masterplan. Port Elizabeth: MBDA<br />

NMBM (Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality). 2014. Built Environment and Performance Plan 2014/15. Port Elizabeth: NMBM.<br />

SPUU Helenvale: Inception Report and Master Plan<br />

www.mbda.co.za<br />

Nelson<br />

Mandela Bay<br />

 Nelson Mandela Bay: Safety and Peace through Urban Upgrading 373

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