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Significant densification through back-yarding<br />

A useful way to explore the form of densification that is taking place is to look for patterns in settlement<br />

formation and change over time. Figures 1.13 and 1.14 illustrate the changes along a transect line<br />

extending from Lenasia to the north-eastern tip of Tshwane (the red line in the Figure 1.13). Following<br />

the transect line, which is illustrated in Figure 1.14, the points of growth between 1996 and 2015 can<br />

be clearly seen: Hillbrow, Alexandria, Tembisa. The infill, densification and vast new developments are<br />

particularly observable in Tembisa.<br />

1<br />

Figure 1.13: Transect line from Lenasia to north-eastern Tshwane<br />

Figure 1.14: Comparison of transect population density values: Lenasia–north-eastern Tshwane<br />

Population desity (Per Ha)<br />

60<br />

50<br />

40<br />

30<br />

20<br />

Hillbrow Alexandra Tembisa<br />

10<br />

0<br />

0 20 40<br />

60<br />

Distance from Lenasia<br />

80 100<br />

People per Ha 1996 People per Ha 2011<br />

INTRODUCTIOn 37

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