'n Ondersoek na die implementering van verdigting deur beleid binne Paarl munisipale gebied

[摘要] ENGLISH ABSTRACT:An ever increasing segment of the population in the current low density categorycontributes to the sprawling South African city as we know it today. To provide for thehousing needs o f people, precious agricultural land is being used, and the historic charactero f towns is being destroyed. Densification of the city structure has been put forward as asolution to this problem. In this way, different components of the city may be connectedand existing infrastructure may be optimally utilised.The concept of densification is gaining popularity in all spheres o f planning. Theimplementation of densification requires suitable policy, as well as the strict application ofthe aforesaid. A densification policy must include consultation with all parties involvedwith a view to finding a balance between the need for land for development purposes, theconservation of agricultural land, the conservation of the historic character o f towns andcities, as well as being in the public interest.A theoretical investigation was done in which all aspects regarding densification, and itsimplementation in the South African context were studied. Attention was also given topolicy formulation. This was followed by an empirical study, based on the Paarl municipalregion as an example, in an attempt to reconcile theory and practice.It was found that although densification enjoys great support, the perception held byprofessional planners as to appropriate methods for the achievement o f higher densities didnot correspond wholly with theoretical arguments in this regard. It was also found that it isimportant to view densification in relation to the environment in which it is applied, and tocreate an executable policy for a specifically designated area.

[发布机构] Stellenbosch University