THIS unit takes a strategic view of planning across the city. It is responsible for the development of the Spatial Development Framework (SDF) for the City and its related strategies like Urban Boundary Study, Growth Management Strategy, Density Policy, Nodal Policy.

As a framework, the SDF addresses the following deliverables: appropriate densities, support of public transport, clustering and focus of economic activities, growth management, the enhancement and protection of residential environments, support of viable service and infrastructure provision, guiding and directing affordable housing developments, environmental management and provision of a framework for the upgrading and development of historic black townships. At a local level, the directorate is responsible for development of regional spatial development frameworks (RSDFs).

The primary aim of an RSDF is the arrangement of land use and infrastructure associated with the needs of specific communities within administrative regions. It integrates transportation, environment, education, economic development, social, residential development and other developmental requirements. Development needs, opportunities and priorities are identified. It is a process that is community and regionally based. For more details, please contact the relevant assistant director.

The directorate also takes a lead in ensuring that the allocation of the City's capital budget is in line with the City's needs and priorities. This is done through the development and management of the Capital Investment Framework. Other mechanisms and processes utilised are policies, initiation of appropriate developments, co-ordination of processes and specific precinct plans.

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