Browsing Masters Degrees (Town and Regional Planning) by Title
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The assessment of the relationship between spatial layout design and social cohesion within gated communities : 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 ... -
An assessment of the role of small-scale farming in reducing poverty in Kanyayo, Bizana District, Eastern Cape.
(2010)This dissertation assesses the role of small-scale farming in reducing poverty in rural areas using household data collected from Kanyayo and interviews with Department of Agriculture, Bizana Local Municipality and other ... -
An assessment of the sustainability of urban fringe developments in eThekwini Municipality : a case study of Cato Ridge.
(2013)Across the globe, both developed and developing countries strive to continuously increase economic growth. Many strategies have been developed to guide these countries towards achieving growth and development in a sustainable ... -
An assessment of waste management practices in South Africa : a case study of Mariannhill landfill site, eThekwini Municipality.
(2009)A number of environmental, social and economic problems are associated with waste disposal in landfill operations. The potential hazards associated with landfill operations are numerous and include fatal accidents, ... -
The availability of appropriate sports facilities : case study : Pinetown.
(1995)No abstract available. -
Betterment planning in South Africa.
(1982)Betterment Planning is the major form of rural development planning which has been implemented in the Reserve areas of South Africa. The first Bettemnent schemes were begun after 1939. Whilst Betterment Planning has undergone ... -
The biosphere as an instrument of sustainable tourism and community development.
(1998)No abstract available. -
Buildings converted into cheap rental accommodation as an essential low-income housing alternative in the inner-city of Durban.
(2006)No abstract available. -
Can retirement villages be used to stimulate the economic development of small towns?
(1997)This dissertation looks at the possibility of using a development, like a retirement village, to stimulate the economic development of small towns. Following on from this, the question of whether or not a retirement village ... -
Capacity building alongside delivery in the rural development context : a comparative study of the Ngwavuma and Mapumulo water schemes.
(1995)This dissertation investigates the approach and process employed to both water delivery and capacity building in two distinct KwaZulu-Natal schemes within Mapumulo and Ngwavuma - the Masibambisane Water Project and the ... -
Change and continuity: the development of Florence Nightingale Drive in Westcliff, Chatsworth.
(2018)The rapid transformation of arterial roads into unauthorised economically viable and sustainable local mixed use activity corridors in the apartheid-planned residential townships like Chatsworth, Umlazi, Soweto, Chesterville ... -
Change in consumer behaviour related to the emergence of shopping centres in South African townships : the case of Mega City at Umlazi V section, Durban.
(2012)The shopping centre phenomenon in South Africa received more attention as the number of shopping malls increased significantly in the townships in the mid-1990s. The increase in shopping centres led to a change in consumer ... -
Chronic and transitory poverty in post-apartheid South Africa : evidence from KwaZulu-Natal.
(2000)This article examines the rationale for a dynamic perspective of poverty in South Africa and analyses the magnitude and characteristics of those in chronic versus transitory poverty using data from the KwaZulu-Natal ... -
Community participation in planning : an assessment of phase 1B, stage 1 of Lesotho Highlands water project (LHWP) resettlement programme.
(2001)This dissertation addresses an age-old topic, but introduces some different insights. Overall, it is a sound piece of research that satisfies the requirements of a course work masters. Her topic is interesting in the context ... -
Community participation in the Integrated Development Plan preparation process : the case of Ndwedwe Local Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal.
(2013)This study examines community participation and focuses on the preparation of the Integrated Development Plan in Ndwedwe Local Municipality. Before 1994, the apartheid government had a top down approach that did not engage ... -
Competition for land between conservation and low income settlement users : the classical case of Reserve 6 in Richards Bay.
(1996)The report identifies a case study in which there was competition for land between conservation and low income settlement users. The nature of these potentially conflicting interests were identified and an evaluation of ...