Browsing Masters Degrees (Town and Regional Planning) by Title
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Understanding the complexities of spontaneous settlements emerging in close proximity to landfill sites : a case study of Kennedy Road settlement, eThekwini Municipality.
(2014)This study adopted both the qualitative and quantitative research approaches to understand the complexities of spontaneous settlements emerging in the proximity of landfill sites using the Kennedy Road settlement as a ... -
Understanding the role of collaborative planning in resolving the conflict between the three fundamental goals of planning for the purpose of contributing to the achievement of sustainable development in contested areas : the South Durban Basin (SDB)
(2010)The field of planning has been defined by conflicts between the three fundamental goals of planning: economic development; social equity; and environmental development. These conflicts have been caused by competition between ... -
Unlocking the potential of the Durban city hall precinct : an urban design/town planning response for a post-apartheid South Africa.
(2011)Public space is a fundamental component of the urban condition. Throughout the history of settlement planning, its inclusion has represented the role and identity of the citizen in society. By definition, it encapsulates ... -
Urban agriculture as a survival strategy : implications for planning.
(1995)Urbanisation is one of the most forceful social and economic trends currently affecting large cities in the developing world and is an important component of national economic development processes. This is despite the ... -
Urban management and sports event planning : a case study of the A1 grand prix in Durban.
(2006)No abstract available. -
Urban renewal : a case study of Clare Estate.
(2014)A variety of factors are responsible for the degeneration and decay of an urban area. A neglected urban area rife with decay, negatively affects the economic, social and environmental sustainability of a neighbourhood. A ... -
The use of three-dimensional computer modelling in the design of cut and fill platforms for building sites.
(1996)Computers have infiltrated all areas of human endeavour, from computer controlled buildings to computerised toasters. Many design professionals have embraced computer tools, and reaped tremendous benefits as a ... -
The use pattern of urban open spaces : case of a low-income residential area.
(1991)No abstract available. -
The waste pickers of Durban : a case study of three buyback centres.
(2007)The informal sector in South Africa has experienced phenomenal growth since the end of Apartheid, and in Durban this has been no different. Due to the growth in unemployment, many have turned to the informal sector in ... -
Waterfront development as a strategy for urban renewal - a case study of the Durban Point waterfront development project.
(2010)No abstract available. -
Women's involvement or participation in deep rural water delivery : a case study of Hlabisa.
(2005)South Africa is faced with the challenge of delivering priority community services. Research shows that past development policies and practices were "top down" with the planners planning and implementing projects without ...