Masters Degrees (Town and Regional Planning)
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Determining the practicality of universal design of streetscapes as an approach to achieving accessibility in the built environment : case study of Chatsworth town centre, eThekwini.
(2017)Universal Design (UD) is an all-encompassing method to designing for the broader population and is rapidly gaining popularity amongst design practitioners and planners globally. The framework outlined in the Universal ... -
The role of urban regeneration initiatives in the creation of sustainable inner cities : a case study of the Durban Point regeneration initiative.
(2015)Inner-cities are perceived as the driving force for socio-economic development of municipalities and the core commercial hub for creative opportunities. Nonetheless, they still face significant urban management challenges ... -
Towards a sustainable urban form, the influences of social and physical environment: a case study of Albert Park, eThekwini Municipality.
(2017)This study examined the interactions between the social and physical environment as manifested in urban areas. The study examined the extent, ways in which urban decay has affected Albert Park. In addition, it examined the ... -
Inner-city neighbourhoods : the design and management for future liveable cities - a case study of Albert Park, eThekwini.
(2016)Albert Park is an inner-city neighbourhood located within the Central Business District (CBD) of eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality in Durban. It is an area of great significance within Durban’s urban fabric because it ... -
The assessment of the relationship between spatial layout design and social cohesion within gated communites : case studies of Zimbali coastal resort, Kindlewood Estate and Izinga Ridge.
(2017)There has been an apparent rise in gated communities on a global scale from the United States of America, Europe, Asia, and within Africa. Gated communities are seen to be a popular development used for residential ... -
The role of urban regeneration initiatives in the creation of sustainable inner cities : a case study of the Durban Point regeneration initiative.
(2015)Inner-cities are perceived as the driving force for socio-economic development of municipalities and the core commercial hub for creative opportunities. Nonetheless, they still face significant urban management challenges ... -
Corridor Development as a Strategy to achieve a compact urban form : the case study of the Edendale Northdale corridor in Msunduzi Pietermaritzburg.
(2018)Technological advancement, the development of the automobile and the accelerated rate of urbanisation has transformed cities dramatically throughout the world. Whilst these radical changes contributed to worldwide growth ... -
Investigating the implications of the transition from ‘Agrarian Village’ to ‘Edge Town’ : a case study of the upper highway area in Durban, South Africa.
(2017)The decentralisation of cities and metropolitan areas to the periphery, and the progressive transitioning of rural areas to urban areas, is a world-wide post-modern phenomenon. Characterised by commercial, retail and ... -
Energy & Transportation Planning: evaluating an integrated active pavement template for transport interchange zones, as a renewable energy strategy for informal trade - The case study of the Warwick Transportation Precinct located near the eThekwini Central Business District.
(2017)In trying to find alternate renewable energy sources and harnessing methods, the one method that could have mass scale potential within the Warwick transportation precinct is that of integrated active pavements. These are ... -
Assessing the impacts of urban decay on the residential land-uses : the case of Durban South Beach, South Africa.
(2017)Urban decay is a phenomenon that affects most cities globally and it can have adverse effects on Town Planning schemes as well as land-uses that exist within a city. South African cities are no exception; they have seen ... -
An analysis of the socio-economic impact of inner city urban regeneration as a strategy against urban decline : the case of Durban Point Precinct Development.
(2016)Most of the inner cities and big towns have in one way or the other experienced urban decline. So many reasons can be attributed to urban decline, including but not limited to, property abandonment, crime, high unemployment ... -
Assessing the relationship between urban blight and city attractiveness: the case of Mthatha CBD.
(2018)This study interrogates the conception of urban blight in the context of Mthatha, which is a relatively small town as compared to big cities. The aim of this study is to establish and assess the relationship between urban ... -
Assessing the economic role of small urban centre developments on the surrounding rural communities: a case study of Turton in uMzumbe municipality.
(2017)The economic role of small urban centres and their relationship with their rural hinterlands, which include movement of people, exchange of goods, capital and other social factors, play an essential role in the processes ... -
Privatization of public spaces and its impact on the socio-political and spatial landscapes of the Cape Town Central City Improvement District (CCCID).
(2017)Globalization and its antecedent neoliberalism have brought untold competition amongst global cities. As cities strive to bid for the highest order in terms of maintaining and attracting both local and foreign investments ... -
A critical analysis on the applicability of previously established theoretical growth models in post-apartheid South Africa : the case of the Durban Metropolitan Area.
(2016)The history of the Durban Metropolitan Area (DMA) is embedded in the establishment of the Port of Durban, which is situated on the coastline that stretches from Umkhomaas (South of Durban) through to the Ballito area ... -
An exploration of alternative burial methods and options : the challenges of identifying new cemetery land in Richards Bay.
(2017)The main objective of this study was to explore alternative burial methods and options as a consequence of shortage of land for new cemetery development. The researcher is motivated by the challenges facing the UMhlathuze ... -
Examining the effectiveness of the land use management framework in Ntambanana Municipality.
(2016)Land use management in South Africa was historically used to racially and spatially segregate areas. Post-Apartheid, South Africa has had pressure to restore places and promote equality. Several legislative frameworks have ... -
Assessing the level of stakeholder engagement during boundary demarcation and ward delimitation : case study of Ndwedwe Local Municipality.
(2016)Creating a sense of belonging for oneself and for a community is a fundamental requirement for human security and resource allocation. The sense of security as referred to in the latter can be in the form of boundaries ... -
Examining the effectiveness of the land use management framework in Ntambanana Municipality.
(2016)Land use management in South Africa was historically used to racially and spatially segregate areas. Post-Apartheid, South Africa has had pressure to restore places and promote equality. Several legislative frameworks have ... -
Assessing the role of gated communities in reproducing the existing patterns of urban segregation : a case study of Mount Edgecombe Country Estate, Durban, South Africa.
(2016)There are increasing levels of inequality in the new democratic South Africa. Inequality continues to rise even when the Apartheid policies have been abolished. Crime levels are amongst the socioeconomic issues that is ...
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