TRP 2013 Volume 63
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Economic and demographic trends of municipalities in South Africa: an application of Zipf’s rule
(Department of Urban and Regional Planning, University of the Free State, 2013)English: There are vast differences among South African local municipalities, with a limited number of large municipalities (both in terms of population size and economic activity) and a seemingly disproportionate number ... -
The reshaping of urban structure in South Africa through municipal capital investment: evidence from three municipalities
(Department of Urban and Regional Planning, University of the Free State, 2013)English: Although Spatial Development Frameworks are regarded as the key spatial restructuring tool of local municipalities, the investment of public resources through the municipal capital budget is of equal importance. ... -
Socio-economic performance of municipalities along the Maputo Development Corridor (MDC): implications for the National Development Plan (NDP) of 2011
(Department of Urban and Regional Planning, University of the Free State, 2013)English: The economic successes of the Maputo Development Corridor (MDC) project demonstrate that corridor development can provide solutions to economic development in landlocked African countries. However, the National ... -
A critical evaluation of the operational application of various settlement typologies in South Africa
(Department of Urban and Regional Planning, University of the Free State, 2013)English: This article critically evaluates the definition and operational application of various settlement typologies across selected government departments for the purposes of the planning, implementation and monitoring ... -
The relationship between settlement type and undercount in the South African census of 2011
(Department of Urban and Regional Planning, University of the Free State, 2013)English: Holding a population and housing census is both a momentous undertaking and a costly challenge for any government. It requires vast planning and organising, but the results are vital for constructive planning. ... -
From the editor: issues underlying national planning priorities
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Deprivation among unemployed South African youth: intergenerational or transitional?
(Department of Urban and Regional Planning, University of the Free State, 2013)English: The troika of poverty, unemployment and inequality are hallmarks of the South African socio-economic landscape. With approximately one out of every four young people between the ages of 15 and 35 being employed, ...