Current urban settlement formation in the developing areas of South Africa is unsustainable. While the reasons are undoubtedly diverse and complex, having political, economical and social dimensions, it is argued that the prevailing approach to layout planning is part of the problem. The introduction of the global city region concept in Gauteng initiated different mindsets and spatial planning approaches. There is now, more than ever, a need for transformation. This research proposed an...
Current urban settlement formation in the developing areas of South Africa is unsustainable. While the reasons are und...