Cape Town Spatial Development Framework PEPCO MEETING 14 th October ND May 2012

PRESENTATION OUTLINE 1. Strategic starting points of the CTSDF 2. The long term spatial structure 3. Strategies & policies 4. Implementation of the CTSDF

WHY A NEW CAPE TOWN SDF IS NEEDED

THE CURRENT SITUATION Outdated plans and guide plans Inconsistent status Conflicting development objectives Outdated information Inconsistent and chaotic basis for land use decisions

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS

Regulations By-laws Overlay zones Policies Local/ sectoral policies, strategies, guidelines and local plans Linkage mechanisms District Spatial Development Plans ( district development objectives, strategies, guidelines and action plans) Integrated Zoning Scheme ( base zone, land use rights, development rules and provisions) CTSDF Goals, principles, spatial structuring elements, policies WHERE WE ARE MOVING TOWARDS? A policy driven land use management system

STRATEGIC STARTING POINTS

STRATEGIC STARTING POINTS CAPE TOWN 2040 VISION “In 2040 Cape Town is one of the world’s greatest cities in which to live and learn, work, invest and discover. Cape Town is a place of possibility and innovation, with a diverse urban community and all the opportunities and amenities of city life, shared within a natural environment that supports economic vibrancy and inspires a sense of belonging in all” (Source: draft City Development Strategy)

STRATEGIC STARTING POINTS SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT GOAL & PRINCIPLES Principles Redress spatial imbalances. Maximise access to the City’s opportunities, resources and amenities. Work harmoniously with nature Adopt a precautionary approach to resource utilisation The public good should prevail over the private good Encourage local, national and international connectivity Improve urban efficiency and align planned growth with infrastructure provision. Celebrate diversity (living environments, cultures and lifestyle) Create high quality living environments. Provide stronger link between processes, plans and policies in order to better respond to basic needs. Promote cross-sectoral planning, budgeting and growth management approaches. Goal Creating a sustainable and equitable city

STRATEGIC STARTING POINTS LEGISLATION & POLICIES

STRATEGIC STARTING POINTS DRIVERS OF URBAN GROWTH

THE PROPOSED LONG-TERM SPATIAL STRUCTURE OF CAPE TOWN

A resilient and adaptive city A city within a region approach THE SPATIAL BUILDING BLOCKS

Natural assetsDestination placesGrowth edges and directions Areas of land use intensification Multi-directional accessibility grid THE SPATIAL BUILDING BLOCKS

CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK & “THE PLAN” Long term conceptSpatial Development Framework

STRATEGIES & POLICY STATEMENTS

Economic & movement Environment & managed growth Integrated settlement & quality of the built environment 1. Plan for employment and improve access to economic opportunities 2.Manage urban growth and create a balance between urban development and environmental protection 3.Build an inclusive, integrated, vibrant city

STRATEGIES & POLICY STATEMENTS EXAMPLE OF THE POLICY STATEMENTS IN THE CTSDF

Promote inclusive, shared economic growth and development Address spatial economic imbalances STRATEGIES & POLICY STATEMENTS PLAN FOR EMPLOYMENT & IMPROVED ACCESS

. Establish an integrated city-wide public transport system that supports the accessibility grid Integrate land use, economic and transport planning Support the rationalisation, upgrading and/or development of economic gateways, and manage land uses around them appropriately STRATEGIES & POLICY STATEMENTS PLAN FOR EMPLOYMENT & IMPROVED ACCESS

Sand mining Kaolin mining STRATEGIES & POLICY STATEMENTS MANAGE URBAN GROWTH & BALANCE URBAN DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENT Appropriately manage urban development impacts on natural resources

Sand mining Kaolin mining Facilitate the development of areas suited to urban development Appropriately protect citizens from hazardous areas/activities Encourage a more compact form of development STRATEGIES & POLICY STATEMENTS MANAGE URBAN GROWTH & BALANCE URBAN DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENT

STRATEGIES & POLICY STATEMENTS INCLUSIVE, INTEGRATED VIBRANT Transform the apartheid city Proactively support publicly-led housing initiatives Encourage integrated settlement patterns Enhance the unique sense of place and quality of the built form of Cape Town Enhance the value of heritage resources, scenic routes and destination places

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CTSDF

Put the building blocks of a policy driven land use management system in place Regula -tions Policies Linkage mechanisms District Spatial Development Plans Integrated Zoning Scheme CTSDF

Key missing link = a cross-sectoral 15-Year Growth Management Plan IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CTSDF

Transport and Roads Housing, Electricity, Waste Water & Water IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CTSDF PRIORITY SPATIAL ACTION AREAS

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CTSDF PRIORITY SPATIAL ACTION AREAS EconomicSocial

ENKOSI DANKIE THANK YOU Let us work together for a better city

HOW THE CTSDF WILL HELP REDUCE RED TAPE? The CTSDF: Replaces and rationalises outdated plans. Indicates the land best suited to urban development, the areas that should be protected, and the areas where development may occur if it is sensitively managed. Gives a clear indication of what is acceptable and not acceptable and how the City will asses applications. By so doing it give developers an early indication of the likely challenges, time delays and costs associated with their application, especially if it is not located in areas suited to development. Provides a framework for consistent decision making across the city

OTHER BENEFITS OF THE CTSDF The CTSDF: Indicates the desired phasing of urban development. Aligns the city’s spatial development goals, strategies and policies with those of the national and provincial spheres of government. Supports the City’s 5 year Integrated Development Plan by spatially guiding and aligning public investment.