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Title:The management of urban sprawl by applying an urban edge strategy
Authors:Van Rensburg, Jacques Dirk Jansen
Campbell, Maléne M.
Year:2012
Periodical:Urban Forum (ISSN 1874-6330)
Volume:23
Issue:1
Pages:61-72
Language:English
Geographic term:South Africa
Subjects:urbanization
urban planning
small towns
External link:https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12132-011-9123-z
Abstract:Rapid urbanization, combined with uncontrolled urban growth in urban areas illprepared for these challenges, leads to urban sprawl. Urban sprawl is constantly on the increase, and the consequences are the ineffective use of land and urban infrastructure. This leads to the loss of biodiversity as well as the pushing of low-income families out onto the fringes of the urban area. Research has proven that cities with urban management structures in place, such as urban edges, are better off than cities without any urban management policies. The establishment of sound urban edges for small towns such as Plettenberg Bay (Bitou Local Municipality, South Africa) will improve the possibility of the effective use of bulk infrastructure. Furthermore, the implementation of an urban edge will make the town more compact, increase the density and minimize urban sprawl while protecting the environment. This will result in a town that is more sustainable in terms of reduced greenhouse emissions and non-renewable resources that are sensibly used. Bibliogr., sum. [Journal abstract]
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