Integrated approach to urban renewal: a case of Helensvale, Port Elizabeth
- Authors: Tyamzashe, Nangamso
- Date: 2025-04
- Subjects: Urban renewal -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , City planning -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Slums -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/74192 , vital:79664
- Description: The main aim of this research is to seek an integrated approach to sustainable urban renewal. This done through a programme in Helenvale, Port Elizabeth. This is done by focusing on the importance of integrating the social and environmental aspects of urban renewal with the economic aspects. The study further seeks to explore the concept of sustainability in urban renewal. This research was based on a qualitative research methodology which was applied to a case study based on Helenvale in Port Elizabeth. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with stakeholders in the area’s urban renewal programme. The data collected was transcribed and then subjected to a thematic analysis where the crucial themes were identified. The researcher highlighted that a constructivist epistemological perspective was utilized because it allows for the exploration of subjective meanings and interpretations of the data. In addition, a thematic analysis was used in order to analyse and interpret the results obtained from the stakeholders of the Helenvale Urban Renewal Programme. For an urban renewal project to be successful, it is important to introduce community participation at the very beginning and to encourage community involvement as this can contribute to the sustainability of the project. It is also crucial that the rising crime rate in the area is controlled, as this has a negative impact on the restoration of Helenvale. This research was limited to a case study based on Helenvale in Port Elizabeth. Although further research into other urban renewal projects could assist with tackling the critical issues that arose, it was recommended that each project should be treated individually because every community experiences its own specific issues. It is important to be able to identify the social, environmental and economic issues that a community is dealing with before an urban renewal project commences. This can assist in creating a project that is community-specific and that can in the future break the cycle of impoverishment, crime, unemployment, and other related issues. The results of the analysis highlight the importance of integration within an urban renewal programme. Without the integration of the social, environmental and economic issues in a holistic manner, these programmes are non-sustainable. , Thesis (MSc) -- Faculty of Engineering, the Built Environment, and Technology, School of Built Environment and Civil Engineering, 2025
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- Date Issued: 2025-04
- Authors: Tyamzashe, Nangamso
- Date: 2025-04
- Subjects: Urban renewal -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , City planning -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Slums -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/74192 , vital:79664
- Description: The main aim of this research is to seek an integrated approach to sustainable urban renewal. This done through a programme in Helenvale, Port Elizabeth. This is done by focusing on the importance of integrating the social and environmental aspects of urban renewal with the economic aspects. The study further seeks to explore the concept of sustainability in urban renewal. This research was based on a qualitative research methodology which was applied to a case study based on Helenvale in Port Elizabeth. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with stakeholders in the area’s urban renewal programme. The data collected was transcribed and then subjected to a thematic analysis where the crucial themes were identified. The researcher highlighted that a constructivist epistemological perspective was utilized because it allows for the exploration of subjective meanings and interpretations of the data. In addition, a thematic analysis was used in order to analyse and interpret the results obtained from the stakeholders of the Helenvale Urban Renewal Programme. For an urban renewal project to be successful, it is important to introduce community participation at the very beginning and to encourage community involvement as this can contribute to the sustainability of the project. It is also crucial that the rising crime rate in the area is controlled, as this has a negative impact on the restoration of Helenvale. This research was limited to a case study based on Helenvale in Port Elizabeth. Although further research into other urban renewal projects could assist with tackling the critical issues that arose, it was recommended that each project should be treated individually because every community experiences its own specific issues. It is important to be able to identify the social, environmental and economic issues that a community is dealing with before an urban renewal project commences. This can assist in creating a project that is community-specific and that can in the future break the cycle of impoverishment, crime, unemployment, and other related issues. The results of the analysis highlight the importance of integration within an urban renewal programme. Without the integration of the social, environmental and economic issues in a holistic manner, these programmes are non-sustainable. , Thesis (MSc) -- Faculty of Engineering, the Built Environment, and Technology, School of Built Environment and Civil Engineering, 2025
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- Date Issued: 2025-04
The design of a football academy and community sports centre for Kwazakhele, Port Elizabeth
- Authors: Fijac, Jason Andrew
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Sports facilities -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth -- Designs and plans Urban renewal -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , City planning -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/18684 , vital:28706
- Description: Most youth from disadvantaged groups in South Africa’s townships lack adequate social facilities to spend time. This situation also prevails in the Ibhayi townships on the periphery of Port Elizabeth. This treatise emerged out of the author’s interest in the township of Kwazakhele (one of thirteen townships which constitute Ibhayi) and his concern for the poor sense of urban space prevailing in the area. To this end, the research conducted in this treatise investigated the nature of Kwazakhele from a macro scale to a precinct scale in terms of the township’s location, connectivity, spatial organisation, organisation of activities, lateral urban sprawl, built fabric, and socio-economic condition. From this investigation, it was determined that Kwazakhele functions as an enclaved system within the greater system of Ibhayi. The major issues affecting Kwazakhele were identified as fragmentation, disconnection, dispersal of activities, urban sprawl, and a lack of urban legibility. The issue of dispersed activities in Ibhayi had been identified as one of the major contributors to the poor urban environment. Because addressing this issue has been recognised as an effective way of improving the urban environment, the aim of this treatise is to address this issue and provide an architectural and urban response which attempts to reduce the dispersal of activities in Ibhayi in general and particularly in Kwazakhele. Through the interrogation of the nature of dispersed activities in Ibhayi, it was observed that, while activities are mostly dispersed throughout the townships, there are areas where higher concentrations of certain activities have emerged. Therefore, in response to this, a conceptual strategy has been proposed to consolidate the activities in these areas into concentrated centres of activities which are connected via a series of pedestrian movement paths. Kwazakhele had been identified as having a higher (yet inadequate) intensity of sporting facilities and had therefore been proposed as a concentrated centre of sporting and recreational activities. An appropriate site was then selected to be developed as the heart of this centre, based on a number of criteria. The resultant programme was a Football Academy and Community Sports Centre. This result was based on the needs of the community and the aims of the conceptual urban strategy. The role of the facility was then interrogated and it was determined that it should function as a major structuring element in the township. This lead to an investigation into the nature of positive urban space in a township through the interrogation of three precedents. The principles established from this interrogation were used to help structure the nature of the proposed facility in terms of its response to the public realm and its level of urban integration. The resulting building is responsive to its urban environment and sensitive to the needs of the community it serves. It plays a key role in structuring the urban environment of Kwazakhele and therefore it increases the urban legibility, while addressing the predetermined urban and architectural issues.
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- Date Issued: 2016
- Authors: Fijac, Jason Andrew
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Sports facilities -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth -- Designs and plans Urban renewal -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , City planning -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/18684 , vital:28706
- Description: Most youth from disadvantaged groups in South Africa’s townships lack adequate social facilities to spend time. This situation also prevails in the Ibhayi townships on the periphery of Port Elizabeth. This treatise emerged out of the author’s interest in the township of Kwazakhele (one of thirteen townships which constitute Ibhayi) and his concern for the poor sense of urban space prevailing in the area. To this end, the research conducted in this treatise investigated the nature of Kwazakhele from a macro scale to a precinct scale in terms of the township’s location, connectivity, spatial organisation, organisation of activities, lateral urban sprawl, built fabric, and socio-economic condition. From this investigation, it was determined that Kwazakhele functions as an enclaved system within the greater system of Ibhayi. The major issues affecting Kwazakhele were identified as fragmentation, disconnection, dispersal of activities, urban sprawl, and a lack of urban legibility. The issue of dispersed activities in Ibhayi had been identified as one of the major contributors to the poor urban environment. Because addressing this issue has been recognised as an effective way of improving the urban environment, the aim of this treatise is to address this issue and provide an architectural and urban response which attempts to reduce the dispersal of activities in Ibhayi in general and particularly in Kwazakhele. Through the interrogation of the nature of dispersed activities in Ibhayi, it was observed that, while activities are mostly dispersed throughout the townships, there are areas where higher concentrations of certain activities have emerged. Therefore, in response to this, a conceptual strategy has been proposed to consolidate the activities in these areas into concentrated centres of activities which are connected via a series of pedestrian movement paths. Kwazakhele had been identified as having a higher (yet inadequate) intensity of sporting facilities and had therefore been proposed as a concentrated centre of sporting and recreational activities. An appropriate site was then selected to be developed as the heart of this centre, based on a number of criteria. The resultant programme was a Football Academy and Community Sports Centre. This result was based on the needs of the community and the aims of the conceptual urban strategy. The role of the facility was then interrogated and it was determined that it should function as a major structuring element in the township. This lead to an investigation into the nature of positive urban space in a township through the interrogation of three precedents. The principles established from this interrogation were used to help structure the nature of the proposed facility in terms of its response to the public realm and its level of urban integration. The resulting building is responsive to its urban environment and sensitive to the needs of the community it serves. It plays a key role in structuring the urban environment of Kwazakhele and therefore it increases the urban legibility, while addressing the predetermined urban and architectural issues.
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- Date Issued: 2016
Lesson for spatial planning: post-1994 human settlement development in Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality
- Authors: Nagar, Manesh
- Date: 2014
- Subjects: Land settlement -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth -- 21st century Human geography -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth -- 21st century , City planning -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MSc
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/47992 , vital:40461
- Description: Spatial planning of human settlements in South African cities, particularly during the apartheid era, has been extensively investigated. Urban development in Nelson Mandela Bay (formerly known as Port Elizabeth) resembled most other South African cities and towns based on the informants of the apartheid spatial planning policies since 1948. Consequent to the colonial style urban forms, the typical South African city and town (including Nelson Mandela Bay) faces numerous challenges to eradicate the effects of the apartheid legacies of functional and structural inefficiencies during the post-apartheid period. The research aims at examining the effectiveness of the post-apartheid residential policies with emphasis on the ‘Breaking New Ground’ policy in meeting the government’s expectations of restructuring and transformation of spatial urban planning after 1994, between 2004 and 2011 in Walmer Township. More specifically, the objectives of the study were to determine the extent of eradication of informal settlements in the study area; functional integration to investigate the extent of transformation of the study area in terms of functional integration; and to analyse the financially sustainability of the area, focused on the road network. The study was theoretically and conceptually influenced by colonial and postcolonial policies that impacted on urban development and spatial planning in the former colonial city. Methodologically, both quantitative and qualitative approaches were adopted in this investigation and in a case study. The data used for the study was obtained from both primary and secondary sources. Primary data were collected by using a remote sensing technique and via face-to-face interviews, where the interviewees were selected at random from within the identified suburb areas. Secondary data were obtained from scholarly articles and books, and government agencies and departments. The Chi-square test of dependence was used and this was to determine whether there was a relationship between variables. The results indicate that there are over 3,000 informal settlement dwellings in 2011, and very little eradication of informal settlement has been achieved. Although there are signs of heightened efforts of functional integration, it still remains limited. It was revealed that the local government has missed opportunities to promote the BNG policy objectives, particularly in the application of higher density developments and to promote cost-effective road networks. Based on the outcomes of the study, there are clear signs of the post-apartheid governments’ slow pace to transform human settlements. The post-apartheid housing policies, in particular the BNG policy, have not effectively transformed human settlements as envisaged.
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- Date Issued: 2014
- Authors: Nagar, Manesh
- Date: 2014
- Subjects: Land settlement -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth -- 21st century Human geography -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth -- 21st century , City planning -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MSc
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/47992 , vital:40461
- Description: Spatial planning of human settlements in South African cities, particularly during the apartheid era, has been extensively investigated. Urban development in Nelson Mandela Bay (formerly known as Port Elizabeth) resembled most other South African cities and towns based on the informants of the apartheid spatial planning policies since 1948. Consequent to the colonial style urban forms, the typical South African city and town (including Nelson Mandela Bay) faces numerous challenges to eradicate the effects of the apartheid legacies of functional and structural inefficiencies during the post-apartheid period. The research aims at examining the effectiveness of the post-apartheid residential policies with emphasis on the ‘Breaking New Ground’ policy in meeting the government’s expectations of restructuring and transformation of spatial urban planning after 1994, between 2004 and 2011 in Walmer Township. More specifically, the objectives of the study were to determine the extent of eradication of informal settlements in the study area; functional integration to investigate the extent of transformation of the study area in terms of functional integration; and to analyse the financially sustainability of the area, focused on the road network. The study was theoretically and conceptually influenced by colonial and postcolonial policies that impacted on urban development and spatial planning in the former colonial city. Methodologically, both quantitative and qualitative approaches were adopted in this investigation and in a case study. The data used for the study was obtained from both primary and secondary sources. Primary data were collected by using a remote sensing technique and via face-to-face interviews, where the interviewees were selected at random from within the identified suburb areas. Secondary data were obtained from scholarly articles and books, and government agencies and departments. The Chi-square test of dependence was used and this was to determine whether there was a relationship between variables. The results indicate that there are over 3,000 informal settlement dwellings in 2011, and very little eradication of informal settlement has been achieved. Although there are signs of heightened efforts of functional integration, it still remains limited. It was revealed that the local government has missed opportunities to promote the BNG policy objectives, particularly in the application of higher density developments and to promote cost-effective road networks. Based on the outcomes of the study, there are clear signs of the post-apartheid governments’ slow pace to transform human settlements. The post-apartheid housing policies, in particular the BNG policy, have not effectively transformed human settlements as envisaged.
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- Date Issued: 2014
Challenges facing the implementation of integrated development plan (IDP): the case of Motherwell township in Nelson Mandela Bay
- Authors: Mlele, Mzimkhulu Maxwell
- Date: 2013
- Subjects: City planning -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Community development -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Civic improvement - South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Regional planning -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Motherwell (Port Elizabeth, South Africa)
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: vital:9243 , http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1021120
- Description: This research outlines the challenges facing the implementation of the IDP in the Motherwell Township. Firstly, it is the physical setting and background of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. Secondly, it is the brief background on IDP. Thirdly, it is the legislative framework for the IDP implementation. Fourthly it will be the discussion on the importance of the study. It is followed by the objectives of the study and the research methodology. The discussion on the literature review is also covered. Lastly, It is the chapter on recommendations and a conclusion.
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- Date Issued: 2013
- Authors: Mlele, Mzimkhulu Maxwell
- Date: 2013
- Subjects: City planning -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Community development -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Civic improvement - South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Regional planning -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Motherwell (Port Elizabeth, South Africa)
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: vital:9243 , http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1021120
- Description: This research outlines the challenges facing the implementation of the IDP in the Motherwell Township. Firstly, it is the physical setting and background of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. Secondly, it is the brief background on IDP. Thirdly, it is the legislative framework for the IDP implementation. Fourthly it will be the discussion on the importance of the study. It is followed by the objectives of the study and the research methodology. The discussion on the literature review is also covered. Lastly, It is the chapter on recommendations and a conclusion.
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- Date Issued: 2013
Evaluating the impact of public participation on the formulation and implementation of the Integrated Development Plan: the case of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (2004-2008)
- Authors: Mqulwana, Nimrod Mbuyiseli
- Date: 2010
- Subjects: City planning -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Civic improvement -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Regional planning -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Political participation -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Local government -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Community development -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MPA
- Identifier: vital:11638 , http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1001247 , City planning -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Civic improvement -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Regional planning -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Political participation -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Local government -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Community development -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth
- Description: Local Government has a critical role to play in rebuilding local communities and environments as the basis for a democratic, integrated prosperous and truly non-racial society and this is enshrined in Chapter 7 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Act 108 of 1996. The key focus area of this research study is the evaluation of the impact of Public Participation on the formulation and implementation of the Integrated Development Plan in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality for the period 2004 – 2008. This research study has two aims that are related to public participation in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and they are: - To evaluate the impact of public participation in the Integrated Development Plan in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and whether public participation is seen as a vehicle to enhance policy formulation and implementation or not especially with respect to community ownership of the Integrated Development Plan. To provide strategies/mechanisms to remedy the situation. The research study is people focused and the methodogical approach that is used in this investigation is qualitative and quantitative. The target groups for this research is the Community residing in the jurisdiction area of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, Metro Councillors and Municipal Officials.
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- Date Issued: 2010
- Authors: Mqulwana, Nimrod Mbuyiseli
- Date: 2010
- Subjects: City planning -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Civic improvement -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Regional planning -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Political participation -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Local government -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Community development -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MPA
- Identifier: vital:11638 , http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1001247 , City planning -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Civic improvement -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Regional planning -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Political participation -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Local government -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Community development -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth
- Description: Local Government has a critical role to play in rebuilding local communities and environments as the basis for a democratic, integrated prosperous and truly non-racial society and this is enshrined in Chapter 7 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Act 108 of 1996. The key focus area of this research study is the evaluation of the impact of Public Participation on the formulation and implementation of the Integrated Development Plan in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality for the period 2004 – 2008. This research study has two aims that are related to public participation in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and they are: - To evaluate the impact of public participation in the Integrated Development Plan in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and whether public participation is seen as a vehicle to enhance policy formulation and implementation or not especially with respect to community ownership of the Integrated Development Plan. To provide strategies/mechanisms to remedy the situation. The research study is people focused and the methodogical approach that is used in this investigation is qualitative and quantitative. The target groups for this research is the Community residing in the jurisdiction area of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, Metro Councillors and Municipal Officials.
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- Date Issued: 2010
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