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THREE:
URBAN
1.
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space and wetlands and many of these residents will also need to
be relocated. Medium density residential developments make
provision for this. Proper management of these open spaces and
environmentally sensitive areas is critical to avoid resettlement.
A few land portions have been allocated to Mixed Use 1
development which consists of a retail and office component. Most
of this has been placed along the M30 spine from Umlazi Mega-city
towards the V-node and will attract more people to this area,
increasing its growth potential.
A number of areas along Prince Mcwayizeni Drive and near the
Glebelands Hostel have also been proposed as Mixed Use 2
developments which consist of retail, office and residential
components. The impact of this is that a greater number of people
will travel along this route to access these Mixed Use developments,
leading to an increase in funds into this precinct.
The urban designs for this precinct also indicate that the strip of land
east of Prince Mcwayizeni Drive is proposed as Mixed Use 3
development which incorporate retail, service industrial, light
industrial and office components. Although this is the largest
allocation of land to Mixed Use 3 development in Umlazi, the
existing infrastructure supports this vision. This will attract people to
the area in search of employment in these industries, and this
supports the provision for additional medium density residential
accommodation.
A large amount of employment will be created, particularly from
the Mixed Use 3 light-industrial/service industry developments, which
employs more people on average per m2 than retail or office
developments. More employment will need to be created to
maintain the passive and active open spaces and employment will
be generated through demand from other office and retail
developments.
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Residential
The summary below reveals the intentions and implications for
residential development within this node.
NODES: Ezimbuzini and Glebelands
STATUS QUO: Formal houses, informal settlements and hostels. 75%
formal and 25% informal.
URBAN DESIGN CONCEPT: Medium density residential and mixed use
2 retail, office and residential
IMPLICATIONS: Upgrading of the hostel into family units. Relocation
and in-situ upgrading of the informal settlements by the construction
of walk up 4/5 storey flats with office and retail. Negotiations with
formal housing owners to sell their properties to allow for the
implementation of medium density residential.
Social Facilities
The regional centre precinct is well supplied with community/ social
facilities however, there is still a backlog on certain facilities. The
following are some of the main issues identified:
The Prince Mshiyeni Hospital is over capacitated. This leads
to patients waiting approximately 1 hour before receiving
help. After seeing the doctor they have to wait another hour
at the dispensary for medication. The patients often leave
the hospital without seeing the doctor and not receiving any
medication. There is also a shortage of bedded facilities thus
leading to patients being discharged before time to make
space for new patients.
According to M Information Technology, Glebelands hostel
had approximately 20329 people in 2004. These people use
the services of the Umlazi-V clinic. Due to its size, the clinic is
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Standards Assessment
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EXISTING POP.
STANDARDS
SITE SIZE
65 616
65 616
20 000 people
1 per town
65 616
65 616
65 616
EXISTING
REQUIRED
SHORTFALL
3
1
2
0
4 000 people
10 000 people
Planned for interms of Development Framework
2.4ha
4.6ha
8
5
0
16
7
0
8
2
0
65 616
65 616
50 000 people
60 000 people
5000m
2500m
1
0
1
1
0
1
65 616
65 616
65 616
65 616
65 616
20 000 people
50 000 people
1 per town
50 000 people
Planned and provided by the Provincial Administration
2000m - 3000m
3000m
3 ha
500m - 800m
2
0
0
0
1
3
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
65 616
2 500 people
1500m
14
26
12
65 616
45 000 people
500m
65 616
65 616
65 616
65 616
800 people
6 000 people
20 000 people
12 000 people
0.25 - 0.5ha
0.8 - 2ha
8 - 20ha
Soccer: 65mx105m
Rugby: 69mx125m
Cricket Oval: 128mx128m
Hockey: 50mx87m
Volleyball: 9mx18m
Basketball: 14mx26m
Netball: 15mx30m
0
0
1
4
82
11
3
5
82
11
2
1
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Environmental
The following environmental comments should be noted in relation
to the proposed nodal urban design framework plan:
The greening and maintenance of open spaces within this
precinct, as per the Short Term Investment Plan, will
contribute to developing the precinct as a
Gateway to uMlazi, and towards the overall vision for the
precinct.
Active public open spaces should be considered for
community gardens (urban agriculture).
The open spaces identified for investment should be linked
ultimately to the broader open space network, linking to the
uMlazi River corridor which requires rehabilitation and
maintenance (identified in the Short Term Investment Plan).
The Botanic Gardens concept needs to be contextualized,
there may be broader, livelihoods-related uses for this space,
such as nurseries for traditional medicinal plants, market
gardens, etc.
Lighting and palisade fencing of open spaces, such as the
proposed Glebelands Park, will enhance safety of these
spaces. Paved walkways will distinguish areas of greater
access, i.e. useable, pedestrian spaces.
Te Huis/ Prince Mshiyeni Park
The fate of the Te Huis/ Prince Mshiyeni Park appears
uncertain as indicated by discussions held at the workshop
on 9 December 2008. Due to proximity of the taxi ranks, local
investors were considering developing this space further for
market/retail purposes. However, there may be access
restrictions onto the Mangosuthu Highway.
The park is currently under-utilized by the local community.
Vehicle tracks are evident along the section adjacent to
Mangosuthu Highway, pointing to the need for fencing off of
this park from the Highway. Paved walkways could control
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The Megacity Mall lies for the most part within the uMlazi
floodplain system (The eThekwini Department of Environment
has also extended the coverage of the floodplain and
associated wetland in the 2008 DMOSS update). The
extension of Megacity towards the Mlazi river frontage, as
identified in the Long Term Investment Plan, should consider
the impact on the sensitive riparian vegetation, and impact
of further hard surfaces on flood damage mitigation within
this area.
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A.15. REZONING THE PARCEL OF THE LAND unlocking the land for a mixed use 3 - light industry and
service industry, retail and office.
A.16. LAND USE MANGEMENT SYSTEM to create an
activity street edge, with mixed use 2 retail, office and
residential this increases the safety and surveillance.
A.17. APPROPRIATELY EXTENDING MEGA CITY to
integrate with the river edge, create pedestrian scale
squares.
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The precinct design for this regional centre node helps to maximise
the economic potential of the node. The layout of proposed activity
supports this economic vision by addressing the problems that
currently lead to a lack of economic opportunities in this node. This
gateway node contains many economic opportunities due to
various factors such as its strategic location, diverse mix of land uses
and linkages to the Durban economy and these opportunities will
best be realised in the market if development follows the same
structure as the proposed urban design layout and activity patterns.
Some activities that would be well suited to the proposed activity
patterns are retail stores such as clothing, food and even sporting
goods to support the mini sports hub proposed for the Ezimbuzini
region. Within the hostel area, food outlets such as restaurants,
cafs and fast food outlets would be supported by the residing
population. A caf or coffee shop could also be introduced in the
south of the node near the proposed Botanical Gardens and
Museum.
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2. UMLAZI V NODE
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Residential
The summary below reveals the intentions and implications for
residential development within this node.
NODES: UMlazi V
STATUS QUO: Formal houses
URBAN DESIGN CONCEPT: Medium density residential and mixed use
2 retail, office and residential
IMPLICATIONS: Negotiations with formal housing owners to sell their
properties to allow for the implementation of medium density
residential.
Umlazi Nodal Regeneration Study
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Social Facilities
Table 2 below, indicates the number of community/ social facilities
required based on the planning standards. These standards
stipulate the minimum number of people required in order to
support a particular facility. The calculations contained in the table
below are based on the precinct population of 65 616 people.
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EXISTING POP.
STANDARDS
SITE SIZE
65 616
65 616
20 000 people
1 per town
65 616
65 616
65 616
EXISTING
REQUIRED
SHORTFALL
3
1
2
0
4 000 people
10 000 people
Planned for interms of Development Framework
2.4ha
4.6ha
8
5
0
16
7
0
8
2
0
65 616
65 616
50 000 people
60 000 people
5000m
2500m
1
0
1
1
0
1
65 616
65 616
65 616
65 616
65 616
20 000 people
50 000 people
1 per town
50 000 people
Planned and provided by the Provincial Administration
2000m - 3000m
3000m
3 ha
500m - 800m
2
0
0
0
1
3
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
65 616
2 500 people
1500m
14
26
12
65 616
45 000 people
500m
65 616
65 616
65 616
65 616
800 people
6 000 people
20 000 people
12 000 people
0.25 - 0.5ha
0.8 - 2ha
8 - 20ha
Soccer: 65mx105m
Rugby: 69mx125m
Cricket Oval: 128mx128m
Hockey: 50mx87m
Volleyball: 9mx18m
Basketball: 14mx26m
Netball: 15mx30m
0
0
1
4
82
11
3
5
82
11
2
1
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Environmental
The following environmental comments should be noted in relation
to the proposed nodal urban design framework plan:
UMlazi V node is anticipated to become the gateway for
movement into and out of uMlazi and proposed projects will
enhance the CBD area, including development of open
spaces and soft landscaping along major routes.
The LED committee is proposing a market development and
a new taxi rank (either in this node or at the site of Te Huis/
Prince Mshiyeni Park) in the vicinity of the existing open
space. This open space was, according to stakeholders, set
aside as an interim park to prevent the spread of informal
settlements in the area.
Maintenance of the stormwater management system in this
node should be prioritized (Short Term Investment Plan), as
flooding of stormwater channels limits development
potential of available land.
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3. MANGOSUTHU NODE
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Residential
3.4 Sector Impacts and Implications
Transport
The Mangosuthu Node is mainly accessed from the M30 Highway
and as mentioned before, the mobility function of this route should
not be undermined. The existing taxi stops at the entrance of the
campus will need to be clearly defined and might need to be
expanded. Although not encouraged along most parts of the M30,
the section within this node might benefit from traffic calming
measures and pedestrian orientated developments to create a
boulevard as part of the larger campus area.
Social Facilities
Table 3 overleaf, indicates the number of community/social facilities
required based on the planning standards. These standards
stipulate the minimum number of people required in order to
support a particular facility. The calculations contained in Table 2
are based on the precinct population of 205 802 people.
Environmental
The following environmental comments should be noted in relation
to the proposed nodal urban design framework plan:
A critical accessibility link will be provided through the
proposed Inwabi Link Road which contributes to optimal
functioning of this node.
Of key concern is the wetland area below Mangosuthu
University of Technology, in the vicinity of the proposed
Inwabi Link Road (the proposed link road impacts on a
Umlazi Nodal Regeneration Study
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EXISTING POP.
STANDARDS
SITE SIZE
205 802
20 000 people
1 per town
205 802
205 802
205 802
EXISTING
REQUIRED
SHORTFALL
10
0
5
0
4 000 people
10 000 people
Planned for interms of Development Framework
2.4ha
4.6ha
31
13
1
51
21
1
20
8
0
205 802
205 802
50 000 people
60 000 people
5000m
2500m
2
1
4
3
2
2
205 802
205 802
205 802
205 802
205 802
20 000 people
50 000 people
1 per town
50 000 people
Planned and provided by the Provincial Administration
2000m - 3000m
3000m
3 ha
500m - 800m
6
1
2
2
0
10
4
1
4
0
4
3
0
2
0
205 802
2 500 people
1500m
38
82
44
205 802
45 000 people
500m
205 802
205 802
205 802
205 802
800 people
6 000 people
20 000 people
12 000 people
0.25 - 0.5ha
0.8 - 2ha
8 - 20ha
Soccer: 65mx105m
Rugby: 69mx125m
Cricket Oval: 128mx128m
Hockey: 50mx87m
Volleyball: 9mx18m
Basketball: 14mx26m
Netball: 15mx30m
2
0
0
11
275
34
10
17
273
34
10
6
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The proposed activity layout for the Mangosuthu node also supports
the economic potential of the node. This node has an educational
function and the provision for accommodation and a limited
amount of mixed use activity meets the needs of the student
population in this area. The proposed Mixed Use 1 activity on the
road edges supports the vision of transforming the informal
container businesses into formalised traders. This retail & office
function allows young students to make entrepreneurial decisions
because facilities are available for them. The Mixed Use 2 and
medium-density residential development proposals cater directly for
the students and the vision of a student village just north of the
technikon will create a busy hub of activity.
Retail development should focus on clothing & accessories, cellular
services and food to meet the needs of the students that will
support these developments.
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4. KWAMNYANDU NODE
4.2
Proposed
Patterns
Activity
and
Intensity
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Residential
4.4 Sector Impacts and Implications
Transport
The node is located centrally in uMlazi and is located along the
M30. The KwaMyandu train station is situated just off the M30
highway and provides a good link between this, and all the other
nodes.
Proposed developments such as the King-Zwelithini Stadium
upgrade and Urban Development Framework Plan will develop a
mixed-use node that incorporates various sporting activities,
residential developments, commercial activities and a major intermodal exchange point.
Social Facilities
Table 4 overleaf, indicates the number of community/ social
facilities required based on the planning standards. These standards
stipulate the minimum number of people required in order to
support a particular facility. The calculations contained in the said
table are based on the precinct population of 205 802 people.
Environmental
The following environmental comments should be noted in relation
to the proposed nodal urban design framework plan:
This node is primarily aimed at contributing towards the
KwaMnyandu sports stadium precinct and associated uses,
catalyzed by the 2010 infrastructure requirements.
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EXISTING POP.
STANDARDS
SITE SIZE
205 802
20 000 people
1 per town
205 802
205 802
205 802
EXISTING
REQUIRED
SHORTFALL
10
0
5
0
4 000 people
10 000 people
Planned for interms of Development Framework
2.4ha
4.6ha
31
13
1
51
21
1
20
8
0
205 802
205 802
50 000 people
60 000 people
5000m
2500m
2
1
4
3
2
2
205 802
205 802
205 802
205 802
205 802
20 000 people
50 000 people
1 per town
50 000 people
Planned and provided by the Provincial Administration
2000m - 3000m
3000m
3 ha
500m - 800m
6
1
2
2
0
10
4
1
4
0
4
3
0
2
0
205 802
2 500 people
1500m
38
82
44
205 802
45 000 people
500m
205 802
205 802
205 802
205 802
800 people
6 000 people
20 000 people
12 000 people
0.25 - 0.5ha
0.8 - 2ha
8 - 20ha
Soccer: 65mx105m
Rugby: 69mx125m
Cricket Oval: 128mx128m
Hockey: 50mx87m
Volleyball: 9mx18m
Basketball: 14mx26m
Netball: 15mx30m
2
0
0
11
275
34
10
17
273
34
10
6
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The urban design layout proposal for the KwaMnyandu node also
supports the economic vision and potential of this node. The
naturally high concentration of people in this area, mainly from the
train station, supports the idea of investment in a large amount of
Mixed Use activity around this node. The link between the station
and the existing retail and office facilities to the north of this creates
an activity street which can become a lively and vibrant place to
do shopping. Medium density residential development will also help
alleviate the informal settlements in this area and contribute to the
growth of this node. There is a lot of economic potential in this node
because of its strategic position (rail meets road), its central location
and because it is situated between the technikon and the
proposed sports hub. Many people congregate at this node and
increasing retail facilities will support the economic vision of this
node.
Retail facilities to the west of the train station could be more
focused at sporting goods to supplement the sports hub, but could
also include food outlets, restaurants or cafs to meet the demand
of spectators etc. The northern mixed use developments could also
have a significant food proportion but could become more focused
on supermarket type of developments. This would also go for the
retail component of the proposed station development. Clothing
and accessories is another retail component that could work well as
there will be a high concentration of people in and around these
Mixed Use developments.
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5. UMLAZI W NODE
5.2
Proposed
Patterns
Activity
and
Intensity
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Residential
The summary below reveals the intentions and implications for
residential development within this node.
NODES: UMlazi W
STATUS QUO: Formal houses and informal settlements. 80% formal
and 20% informal.
URBAN DESIGN CONCEPT: Medium density residential and mixed use
2 retail, office and residential
IMPLICATIONS: Relocation and in-situ upgrading of the informal
settlements by the construction of walk up 4/5 storey flats with office
and retail. Negotiations with formal housing owners to sell their
properties to allow for the implementation of medium density
residential.
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Social Facilities
Table 5 overleaf, indicates the number of community/ social
facilities required based on the planning standards. These standards
stipulate the minimum number of people required in order to
support a particular facility. The calculations contained in Table 2
are based on the precinct population of 205 802 people.
Environmental
The following environmental comments should be noted in relation
to the proposed nodal urban design framework plan:
Few open spaces remain in this node and the mixed use 2
areas should be designed to allow for open space areas to
enhance the aesthetic appeal of the node.
The Short Term Investment Framework includes a number of
interventions aimed at improving the open space system
and watercourses in this node, which is supported and
encouraged.
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EXISTING POP.
STANDARDS
SITE SIZE
205 802
20 000 people
1 per town
205 802
205 802
205 802
EXISTING
REQUIRED
SHORTFALL
10
0
5
0
4 000 people
10 000 people
Planned for interms of Development Framework
2.4ha
4.6ha
31
13
1
51
21
1
20
8
0
205 802
205 802
50 000 people
60 000 people
5000m
2500m
2
1
4
3
2
2
205 802
205 802
205 802
205 802
205 802
20 000 people
50 000 people
1 per town
50 000 people
Planned and provided by the Provincial Administration
2000m - 3000m
3000m
3 ha
500m - 800m
6
1
2
2
0
10
4
1
4
0
4
3
0
2
0
205 802
2 500 people
1500m
38
82
44
205 802
45 000 people
500m
205 802
205 802
205 802
205 802
800 people
6 000 people
20 000 people
12 000 people
0.25 - 0.5ha
0.8 - 2ha
8 - 20ha
Soccer: 65mx105m
Rugby: 69mx125m
Cricket Oval: 128mx128m
Hockey: 50mx87m
Volleyball: 9mx18m
Basketball: 14mx26m
Netball: 15mx30m
2
0
0
11
275
34
10
17
273
34
10
6
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Figure
31-
UMlazi
Node:
Long
Term
Investment
Framework
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Given that a large portion of the land within the W-node consists of
residential settlements, the urban design proposal showing much of
the activity as Mixed Use 2 would support the economic potential of
the node. The area will be able to hold more residents and still cater
for increased retail and office facilities. The W-node has a high
concentration of social services and increasing the capacity of
these services and introducing more services will increase the
economic competitiveness of this node. The upgrading of the Lindo
Khule Station will give more people access to retail facilities within
the node and also allows for a better linkage between this station
and the surrounding residential properties. The use of the bus depot
land for Mixed Use 1 development will also create opportunities for
new businesses to move into the area.
Retail facilities such as clothing & accessories and food stores could
be positioned within some of the Mixed Use development in this
node to meet the demands of the residing population. Restaurants
or cafs could be developed on the edges of the Mixed Use
activity patterns that sit adjacent to the proposed open space and
wetlands. Social service facilities such as pension payout points or
government administration offices could be located within some of
this proposed mixed use activity to keep the concentration of
public facilities high. This gives the W-node a comparative
advantage over the other nodes. A business support centre could
also be located around this node to encourage SMME
development.
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6.2
Proposed
Patterns
Activity
and
Intensity
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Figure 34
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Residential
The summary below reveals the intentions and implications for
residential development within this node.
NODES: UMlazi Station
STATUS QUO: Formal houses and informal settlements; 65% formal
and 35% informal.
URBAN DESIGN CONCEPT: Medium density residential and mixed use
2 retail, office and residential
IMPLICATIONS: Relocation and in-situ upgrading of the informal
settlements by the construction of walk up 4/5 storey flats with office
and retail. Negotiations with formal housing owners to sell their
properties to allow for the implementation of medium density
residential.
Social Facilities
Table 3 overleaf, indicates the number of community/ social
facilities required based on the planning standards. These standards
stipulate the minimum number of people required in order to
Umlazi Nodal Regeneration Study
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Environmental
The following environmental comments should be noted in relation
to the proposed nodal urban design framework plan:
Developable areas are limited by the location of the railway
line and associated stormwater runoff areas, which have
created wetland areas linking to other drainage lines in the
node.
The maintenance and rehabilitation of these wetland areas
should be included in the Short Term Investment Framework
to allow for management of additional stormwater
generated in the node with increased development.
The need for active public open space in this node has
been identified and forms part of the Short Term Investment
Framework.
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EXISTING POP.
STANDARDS
SITE SIZE
159 056
159 056
20 000 people
1 per town
159 056
159 056
159 056
EXISTING
REQUIRED
SHORTFALL
8
0
1
0
4 000 people
10 000 people
Planned for interms of Development Framework
2.4ha
4.6ha
19
9
0
40
16
0
21
7
0
159 056
159 056
50 000 people
60 000 people
5000m
2500m
0
0
3
3
3
3
159 056
159 056
159 056
159 056
159 056
20 000 people
50 000 people
1 per town
50 000 people
Planned and provided by the Provincial Administration
2000m - 3000m
3000m
3 ha
500m - 800m
4
0
0
0
0
8
3
0
3
0
4
3
0
3
0
159 056
2 500 people
1500m
28
64
36
159 056
45 000 people
500m
159 056
159 056
159 056
159 056
800 people
6 000 people
20 000 people
12 000 people
0.25 - 0.5ha
0.8 - 2ha
8 - 20ha
Soccer: 65mx105m
Rugby: 69mx125m
Cricket Oval: 128mx128m
Hockey: 50mx87m
Volleyball: 9mx18m
Basketball: 14mx26m
Netball: 15mx30m
0
0
0
4
193
26
8
13
193
26
8
9
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7. CONCLUSION
Section two contains the nodal Urban Design Plans for the contextual
area of the M30 Corridor and identified nodes within uMlazi. The
proposed regeneration strategies contained herein is based on
various preceding research reports and consultations with relevant
roleplayers and communities. The urban design plans proposed
herein is thus based on the regional needs of uMlazi as part of the
greater Durban structure, while attempting to address the direct
needs of local businesses and residents.
The urban design plans proposed herein aims to provide guidance for
the future investment and upgrading of these nodes to serve a
specific function as part of a hierarchy of nodes along the M30
corridor.
The result is not only a set of urban design strategies, but also a series
of identified interventions and projects. These projects will be defined
in more detail within the last phase of the project and ultimately lead
to an overall implementation plan to improve the structure, urban
quality and functioning of both the M30 corridor as well as the various
nodes within uMlazi.
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8. IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMME
The end result of the preceding investigations, development
concepts and design is a development logic which illustrated the
demand and potential supply underpinning the business viability of
the proposed interventions. The section of the report aims to express
in tangible terms the intended interventions within the various nodes
in terms of defining such interventions, placing activities on a
combined timescale as well as addressing the costing and potential
funding sources for such interventions.
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This section summarises the short, medium and long terms priorities of
implementation agents.
and
sidewalk
(public
realm)
improvements.
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redirecting will further benefit those users not using a specific node as
nearby rail stations are key to the future public transport function
within uMlazi.
with major events such as the 2010 Soccer World Cup event and
facilities both the public realm and the economic and social facilities
found and needed within each node is seen as vital for the further
economic development of each node.
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will thus still focus on public investment, and is aimed at the human
can range from formal to informal and which can serve both general
or niche markets within each node.
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8.4
FUNDING PLAN
all care will be taken to ensure the cost estimates are as accurate as
possible, rough estimates were used in certain instances and these will
values.
below:
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Funding Contributions
The funding plan will also outline possible methods of funding both
internally as well as externally, including direct private investments. As
part of this input, the team will assist in the identification of funders/
funding sources and interview possible key funders in an attempt to
provide a platform for joint implementation.
Affected Stations
1. Feasibility study
for the
development of
the Fezile Vanto
Market in uMlazi
V
Budget
R450 000
2. Feasibility study
for an AgroProcessing Zone in
Glebe, Ezimbuzini
Node
3. Container Hub on
the P579
4. The National
Stations Precinct
Planning Project
Phase 2, Kwazulu
Natal Region,
eThekwini
uMlazi Station,
Kwamnyandu
Station, Isipingo
Station and other
stations outside
the uMlazi Study
area
Umlazi Nodal Regeneration Study
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As indicated earlier in the report, the long term and constantly coordinated
management of
both
the
implementation
of
this
Various
roleplayers
will
include
professional
service
providers,
of
technical
persons
involved
in
the
design
and
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Conclusion
The redevelopment of the identified nodes within uMlazi is rich in
opportunity. It holds the opportunity to create a unique space that
retains and builds onto uMlazis considerable needs and potentials. It
holds the opportunity to develop a systematic series of investment
engines within the previously neglected economy of uMlazi. It holds
the opportunity for invigorating public transport use in the city by
improving convenience and operational efficiency. It holds the
opportunity for developing new trade opportunities and improving
the lot of existing traders.
The development will not happen overnight as many of the
components will only be addressed in the medium to long term. Some
activities rely on the completion of others and will add further time to
completion. Consideration also needs to be given to the effect works
will have on the period during and around the 2010 World Cup with
particular focus of municipal and public resources during this time.
Development will also not occur without disturbing the existing
situation. In fact the scale of proposed change is a challenge not
only to identifying sufficient budget but in conducting development
while creating as little disturbance to current residents and informal
traders who currently trade on exceedingly thin margins. A good
communication strategy is essential together with an inclusive and
multilayered participation structure.
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