The 'Janus Face' of planning in South Africa: the case of the Free State
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2002
Authors
Maine, Teboho
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University of the Free State
Abstract
This thesis documents and analyses the image of planning as perceived by the users or
beneficiaries of the planning service and by planners in practice (both public and
private sectors) in the Free State and suggest some principles to be considered to fill
the gap that exist between what planners do, based on what the users of planning
services expect from planning fraternity.ยท It analyses the image of planning along
historical lines, with respect to the development of planning.
The research illustrate the importance of the perception of people with regard to the
way they would like to see development is happening, in order their quality of life can
be improved using planning as a tool for governance approach that demonstrate that
beneficiaries of planning services' view is important, showing that people can make a
contribution and a difference and building up a sense of identity and community.
Citizens and communities are beginning to realise the benefits of exerting influence
over development in their environment. Similarly, administrative officials are also
beginning to develop confidence in the ability of ordinary users of planning services
to construct well-considered, practical and sustainable development programmes and
projects. Communities are gaining valuable experience on the pragmatics of
sustainable community-based ward planning. This has exposed them to the challenges
of local governance and the need to create a cooperative governance framework
where officials, elected councillors and citizens take responsibility collectively for
development at the local level.
It is believed that this research will be of significant assistance to the policy makers in
that it will inform, illuminate and provide a basis for sound policy decisions in
planning practice, especially in the search for new direction during this era. In order
for planning to be responsive to the challenges of the post-apartheid planning era, its
image will have to be closely revisited so as to assess its relevance to Free State
Province changing situations.
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Planning -- South Africa -- Free State, Dissertation (M.U.R.P. (Urban and Regional Planning))--University of the Free State, 2002