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Exploring the Property Values of Logistics Facilities in the Vicinity of Cape Town International Airport
Full text linkAmid the growing logistics processes, numerous studies analyse the placement of economic activities near airports á la the models of airport-led development. However, to deepen the knowledge on the catchment of airports, further research is required to analyse logistics spaces near airports compared to other logistics clusters in a territory. The paper, therefore, aims to analyse property values of logistics facilities in the vicinity of Cape Town International Airport relative to six other main logistics clusters within the City of Cape Town municipality, South Africa. These clusters are Philippi, Paarden Eiland, Epping, Parow Industrial, Montague Gardens/Milnerton, and Blackheath, wherein 15 randomly identified properties were analysed in each area. The identification of logistics firms in the seven focus areas involved examining company details on Google Maps, and verifying their locations on the company websites. The property details were then searched on the City of Cape Town’s cadastral GIS shapefile, which was overlaid on the Google Satellite in QGIS 3.32.0. Three key attributes were captured from the cadastral shapefile and recorded on an Excel spreadsheet: property/land parcel extent, street address, and property number. The latter two attributes were used to extract the 2022 property market values from the City of Cape Town’s valuation roll, available on the municipal website. Statistical analysis was then conducted in the IBM’s statistical package for social sciences (SPSS), version 29. The results showed that the mean property values in the vicinity of the airport ranked sixth among the seven focus areas, with Montague Gardens/Milnerton having the highest value and Blackheath the lowest. In terms of the range, the airport environs ranked fourth, with Montague Gardens having the widest and Epping the narrowest. Regarding the property value relative to extent, the mean in the vicinity of the airport ranked second, following Paarden Eiland. The findings show that from the perspective of property values, the area near the airport does not significantly stand out compared to other logistics nodes in the municipality. Holding other locational factors constant, it can be argued that logistics firms near the airport could potentially be located in various zones within the broader airport catchment area
Examining the Influence of 4IR Technologies in Urban Planning: A Case of the City of Johannesburg
Full text linkThere is rapid increase of new technologies that are being implemented in many fields benefiing their operations positively, and urban and regional planning is also slowly growing in deploying various tecbnologies. The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) has introduced transformative technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data, the Internet of Things (IoT), and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), which are reshaping urban planning and governance. The city of Johannesburg is located in South Africa which is in the developing world. The city is working towards becoming a world class city. To achieve this, there is a need of deploying advance technological tools in urban planning learning from developed countries. The aim of the study is to explore the influence of 4IR technologies that might have in the City of Johannesburg (CoJ), focusing on how these innovations enhance decision-making, optimize resource allocation, and improve urban efficiency. By analyzing real-time data, predictive analytics, and smart infrastructure solutions, the research analysis the potential of 4IR technologies in addressing urban challenges. With the adoption of a qualitative case study approach, through the use of literature, this research evaluates existing applications and applications that could be implemented of AI and Big Data in Johannesburg’s urban planning strategies, as well as the challenges related to data privacy, and infrastructure readiness, The findings highlight the benefits of technology-driven urban management while also identifying barriers to widespread adoption. Therefore, the study recommends the integration of 4IR technologies into Johannesburg’s urban planning framework to foster sustainable and inclusive city development
Reclaiming Public Space: Traffic Areas as a Game Changer for Future-Oriented Urban Planning
Full text linkThis paper investigates the transformative potential of reclaiming urban traffic areas for sustainable urban
planning. It examines the historical dominance of car-centric planning since the mid-20th century and its
impact on mobility, urban spaces, and environmental sustainability. Addressing challenges such as mobility
poverty and greenhouse gas emissions, the study highlights the critical role of reallocating public spaces
from vehicles to human-centered uses to promote social cohesion, inclusivity, and ecological resilience.
Case studies, including Barcelona's "superblocks" and Copenhagen's cycling infrastructure, illustrate
successful interventions that improve public health, reduce emissions, and support biodiversity. The findings
emphasize the necessity of integrated policies – such as compact urban development, congestion pricing, and
multimodal mobility – combined with community engagement to create resilient, inclusive, and sustainable
cities, aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11
Exploring the Socio-Economic and Ecological Impacts of Unlawful Land Use: A Case Study from Louis Trichardt, Makhado Municipality
Full text linkIllegal land use presents intricate challenges with far-reaching socio-economic and environmental
implications. This study investigates the dynamics of unlawful land use in Louis Trichardt, Makhado Local
Municipality. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the research synthesizes insights from 270
respondents, including municipal employees, supplemented by primary data from comprehensive surveys
and community observations. A SWOT analysis revealed key strengths, such as community awareness and
potential for localized solutions, but also weaknesses, including insufficient municipal resources and
individual resistance to regulations. Identified opportunities include public awareness campaigns, improved
housing accessibility, and stronger regulatory enforcement. However, significant threats such as
environmental degradation and limited access to formal economic activities pose ongoing risks. The findings
highlight unauthorized rental structures, illegal spaza shops, informal shack settlements, and unapproved
businesses as prevalent forms of illegal land use. Respondents identified critical drivers behind these
practices, including limited access to affordable housing, economic hardships, and unemployment. The study
recommends bolstering municipal capacity, enhancing community awareness initiatives, and prioritizing
affordable housing programs to address these issues effectively. Suggested areas for future research include
examining the long-term impacts of community-driven solutions, evaluating the effectiveness of municipal
campaigns, fostering public-private partnerships, advancing sustainable land use planning, and conducting
comparative studies with similar municipalities
Urban Climate Futures Lab (UCFL): Advancing Inter- and Transdisciplinary Research for Sustainable Urban Development
Full text linkThe Urban Climate Future Lab (UCFL) is a multidisciplinary research initiative designed to investigate and address the complex interplay between urban development, climate change impact as well as mitigation and adaption, with a particular focus on Lower Saxony and its transferability to wider global contexts. It is funded by zukunft.niedersachsen, a funding program of the Lower Saxony Ministry of Science and Culture and the Volkswagen Foundation. UCFL’s unique value lies in bridging the gap between fundamental and transformative research, aligning academic excellence with real-world implementation and stakeholder engagement, reflected within a global perspective
Urban Planning and the Politics of Spatial Integration in South Africa: the Fleurhof Mixed-Income Housing Experiences
Full text linkHow can mixed-income housing developments contribute to spatial integration, in societies with protracted histories of racialise planning and related socioeconomic and spatial injustices? This is the question that this paper endeavours to grapple with. While a plethora of housing-related legislation and strategies have punted “spatial integration”, “spatial harmonisation” and “inclusive planning” as being central to the reconstitution of South Africa’s socio-spatial milieu; the spectres of colonial/apartheid planning have proved to be difficult to exorcise. Using the Fleurhof mixed-income development as a case study; the paper asserts that there is a huge disconnect between the legislative and strategic planning vision on one hand and the realities on the ground. Put differently, South Africa’s planning effort remains fundamentally informed by the ‘politics of radical difference’, i.e. differences in race, class, religion, nationality, and other related markers that are used every day to justify spatial fragmentation. Thus, in fleshing out the counters of these politics of every day that define planning; the case study research design was adopted, and a qualitative approach was employed to gain in-depth insights into the lived experiences of residents, the socio-economic dynamics within the development, and the broader governance and policy challenges influencing spatial integration in Fleurhof. Data was collected through a combination of qualitative research methods, including interviews, participant observation, and document analysis. The results show that the development of Fleurhof mixed-income housing has been largely influenced by political dynamics, which have in the main, frustrated the legislative vision of spatial integration. Residents’ experiences within Fleurhof reflect a complex interplay of social interactions, economic disparities, and institutional dynamics in planning. Furthermore, research reveals that effective community engagement and participatory decision-making processes are crucial for ensuring the success and sustainability of mixed-income housing initiatives. In conclusion, there is a need for a comprehensive approach to development planning that prioritises spatial, and social justice, particularly in cities characterised by deep inequalities
Planning is Local: A Systematic Review of Decentralised Urban Planning Research and Practise in the SADC Region
Full text linkUrban planning is vital for enhancing sustainable development and addressing urbanisation challenges. However, in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, planning frameworks often overlook local realities, resulting in ineffective outcomes. This study critiques the tension between utopian aspirations in urban planning, marked by idealised, standardized models, and the grounded realities of local settings. Using a systematic review methodology, the research synthesises existing literature on decentralised urban planning practices within the SADC region. The findings reveal increasing recognition of participatory planning and local governance but identify persistent gaps, such as limited incorporation of indigenous knowledge and reliance on generic models unsuited to local settings. The paper highlights the importance of localising planning processes through participatory governance, indigenous knowledge integration, and context-sensitive approaches. The work proposes a SADC Contextual Urban Planning Framework, stressing participatory planning, collaborative governance, capacity building, and sustainability. This framework aims to bridge the gap between utopian ideals and local realities, advocating inclusive, contextually relevant urban planning that aligns with regional socio-economic, cultural, and environmental conditions
Exploring Residents’ Attitudes Towards Participation in Urban Renewal: A Case Study in the Xiaopenghu Area in Chiayi, Taiwan
Full text linkUrban renewal not only transforms the spatial structure of a city but also impacts its social, cultural, and economic structures. Many factors shape residents' attitudes toward urban renewal, influencing their acceptance and willingness to participate throughout the long process. This paper aims to investigate the followings: 1) whether and how residents' attitudes toward urban renewal change over time, 2) the differences in residents’ awareness of urban renewal, and 3) the key factor that influences residents‘ attitude toward urban renewal. This examination is based on interview data regarding residents' reactions to urban renewal in the Xiaopenghu Area in Chiayi, Taiwan, where renewal has been under discussion for a long time. Several things are concluded below. First, residents’ attitudes evolve over time, at first, they may support urban renewal, but as they gain more information, they often become more doubtful, further influencing their willingness to participate in the urban renewal. Second, residents’ awareness of urban renewal varies depending on property ownership. Landowners knew more details about two plans, while non-landowners often only have limited knowledge, mainly about resettlement measures in the second plan. Third, attitudes toward urban renewal are primarily influenced by resettlement measures. Fourth, expressed support in surveys does not always reflect residents‘ true attitudes. This paper highlights the need for planners to focus more on residents’ actual needs, particularly securing adequate housing. It is also crucial to ensure transparency of urban renewal information, allowing all residents to access information equally and participate in the decision making process. Furthermore, more comprehensive methods should be adopted to better capture the complexity of residents’ attitudes and improve policy effectiveness
Datengestützte Optimierung der ÖV-Anbindung zwischen Salzburger Flughafen und Tourismusregionen
Full text linkUm den Flughafen als Mobilitätsknoten zu stärken und die verkehrliche Situation vor Ort zu verbessern, arbeitet die Salzburger Flughafen GmbH im Projekt Flughafen 4.0 mit den Forschungspartnern RSA FG iSPACE und IDA-Lab der PLUS zusammen. Gemeinsam untersucht man – gefördert durch die WISS25 des Landes Salzburg – mittels GIS und statistischer Verfahren, wohin Gäste weiterreisen, welche Rolle das Herkunftsland dabei spielt und welches die besonders relevanten Zielgebiete sind. Ein weiterer Fokus liegt auf der Analyse der ÖV-Konnektivität vom Flughafen in die Regionen des Einzugsgebiets. Es wird untersucht, wie die schnellste Reisezeit, die notwendigen Umstiege und das Intervall an verschiedenen Wochentagen zu bewerten sind und in der Folge aufgezeigt, welche Regionen bereits gut angebunden sind und wo Verbesserungsbedarf besteht. Die Gegenüberstellung der Verteilung der Fluggäste auf Zielregionen mit der der ÖV-Konnektivität ermöglicht wichtige Erkenntnisse zur Bedarfslage. Durch die Kombination unterschiedlicher Datenquellen lassen sich transparente Planungsgrundlagen entwickeln, die helfen, den Flughafen als zukunftsfähigen Mobilitätsknoten zu etablieren, besser an umliegende Regionen anzubinden und wichtige Reiseketten in ihrer Durchgängigkeit zu optimieren
TwinCity3D – Neue Möglichkeiten zur Planung der Stadtentwicklung für Klein- und Mittelstädte
Full text linkUm die Herausforderungen in den Bereichen Mobilität, Stadtentwicklung, Umweltüberwachung und Klimawandel zu bewältigen, brauchen Städte und Gemeinden eine Vielzahl an räumlichen (Geo-) Informationen. Dafür müssen Daten gesammelt, bearbeitet und ausgewertet werden, damit Planer daraus Maßnahmen ableiten und politische Entscheidungen besser und transparenter getroffen werden können. Oft wird in diesem Zusammenhang der Wunsch nach einem sogenannten Urbanen Digitalen Zwilling (UDZ) laut – also einem digitalen Abbild der Stadt. Allerdings stoßen vor allem kleine und mittlere Städte schnell an ihre Grenzen, wenn es darum geht, ein solches digitales Modell ihres Gebiets zu erstellen.Am Beispiel Landsberg am Lech wurde im Rahmen des mFUND-Forschungsprojektes “TwinCity3D” ein “Digitaler Zwilling” für Stadtplanungsaufgaben wie obenerarbeitet. Mit Hilfe einer neuen Technologie zur kostengünstige Geodatenerfassung aus der Luft wurden eine Vielzahl an raum-zeitlichen Geoinformationen erfasst und mittels KI-Verfahren ausgewertet. Zur Datenanalyse werden KI-basierte Algorithmen entwickelt, um das Potenzial dieser “bigdata”-Datenquellen vollumfänglich nutzen zu können. Mutitemporale und multispektrale Luftbildbilddaten bieten ein Informationspotenzial, das bisher Klein- und Mittelstädten nicht zur Verfügung stand. Planerische Fragestellungen wie „Wie viel Fläche nimmt der oberirdisch ruhende Verkehr ein?“, „Wo befinden sich Hitzeinseln innerhalb des Stadtgebietes?“ bis hin zu „Wie hoch ist das Grünvolumen im Stadtgebiet und wie verändert sich dieses?“ lassen sich zukünftig durch den Einsatz der entwickelten Analysemethoden flächendeckend auswerten. Am Beispiel der Förderung umweltfreundlicher Mobilität wird das Potenzial dieser neuen Technologien in diesem Beitrag präsentiert.Im Zuge einer nachhaltigen Stadtentwicklung stellt der Ausbau von Fahrradwegen eine zentrale Maßnahme zur Förderung umweltfreundlicher Mobilität dar. Dieser Ausbau führt jedoch zu Nutzungskonflikten im städtischen Raum: Einerseits könnten Parkplätze reduziert werden, andererseits droht der Verlust von Grünflächen wie Grünstreifen und Alleen. Angesichts der fortschreitenden Klimaerwärmung ist der Erhalt und Ausbau des Baumbestands jedoch essenziell, da Bäume zur Abkühlung des zunehmend überhitzten Straßenraums beitragen und das Mikroklima verbessern. Die Herausforderung besteht darin, eine Balance zwischen nachhaltiger Mobilität und urbaner Klimaanpassung zu finden. Innovative, integrative Planungskonzepte sind gefragt, die sowohl den Radverkehr fördern als auch den Erhalt von Stadtgrün sicherstellen.Eine 3D-Visualisierung der Analysen im digitalen Zwilling verbessert die Kommunikation zwischen Verwaltung und Mitgliedern des Stadtrates, erhöhtin der Folge die Transparenz im Rahmen der Vorbereitung von politischen Entscheidungen, so dass letztendlich die gesamte Stadtbevölkerung profitieren kann