URBAN PLANNING AND MOBILITY
Both urban planning and mobility practices in municipalities are critical for energy efficient, low carbon futures. Sensible spatial planning is a precondition for sustainable transport, while placing appropriate conditions on building developments can support energy efficiency greatly.
Urban Planning and Mobility
Both urban planning and mobility practices in municipalities are critical for energy efficient, low carbon futures. Sensible spatial planning is a precondition for sustainable transport, while placing appropriate conditions on building developments can support energy efficiency greatly.
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National Norms and Standards for Low-Income Housing
A letter from the Department of Human Settlements on the new national norms and standards for the construction of thermally efficient stand-alone residential dwellings and the increase in the housing subsidy to implement these norms and standards. (National Department of Human Settlements, 2014)
0.92MbDownloadSurvey of Energy-Related Behaviour and Perception in SA: Residential Sector (2013)
This survey follows on from the 2012 survey. It explores multiple energy use, energy poverty, household satisfaction with electricity provision, as well as perceptions about the quality and pricing of electricity and other energy sources. The intention is that this will become an annual study / survey. (Department of Energy, 2013)
3.12MbDownloadRustenburg Rapid Transport
A 2011 overview of the Rustenburg Rapid Transport system (Rustenburg Local Municipality, 2012).
0.04MbDownloadTowards an Integrated Urban Development Framework
A national government discussion document aimed at creating a platform for dialogue on how to manage the challenges of urbanisation and leverage potential socio-economic opportunities. (Dept. of Cooperative Governance, 2012)
3.17MbDownloadEconomic and Fiscal Costs of Inefficient Land Use Patterns in South Africa
This study aims to develop a methodology to calculate the cost of low-density spatial planning, and who bears this cost, as well as identifying the drivers of current spatial patterns. (Palmer Development Group, African Centre for Cities & Berrisford Consulting for Financial Fiscal Commission, 2011)
1.33MbDownloadState of Energy in South African Cities 2011
This report produced by the City Energy Support Unit of Sustainable Energy Africa provides an update on the 2006 report. It attempts to contribute to the body of work detailing and documenting city work and the policy arena relating to energy development. (SEA, 2011)
5.69mbDownloadA Guide to Low-Carbon Transport
This guide is intended to inform debate within the South African transport sector on the impact of transport on climate change and the potential for low-carbon and sustainable transport to mitigate climate change effects. (Department of Transport, Global Environment Facility, United Nations Development Programme, 2011)
7.72MbDownloadAccelerating a Move Towards Prioritisation of Efficient Public Transport
This SALGA discussion outlines the background of the current public transport discourse in South Africa. It assesses the current public transport challenges and proposes appropriate solutions. It concludes by discussing the implementation and timelines of the new public transport strategy. (SALGA, 2011)
0.72MbDownloadA Sustainable Funding Model for Roads Infrastructure at Municipal Level
This SALGA discussion document outlines the background of the current municipal funding discourse in South Africa. It assesses the current funding model for municipal roads and proposes appropriate funding models. It concludes by discussing the implementation and timelines of the new funding proposal. (SALGA, 2011)
0.61MbDownloadManaging Urban Land: A Guide for Municipal Practitioners
A guide by Urban LandMark on how to make urban land markets work for the poor, focusing on different aspects of how urban land markets are governed and managed by national, provincial and local government. (Urban LandMark, 2011)
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