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Table 7: SWOT Analysis

SWOT ANALYSISSWOT ANALYSISSWOT ANALYSISSWOT ANALYSIS

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SOCIOSOCIOSOCIOSOCIO----ECONOMICECONOMICECONOMICECONOMIC MOVEMENTMOVEMENTMOVEMENTMOVEMENT ENVIRENVIRENVIRENVIRONMENTONMENTONMENTONMENT INFRASTRUCTUREINFRASTRUCTUREINFRASTRUCTUREINFRASTRUCTURE TOWN PLANNINGTOWN PLANNINGTOWN PLANNINGTOWN PLANNING

� HIGH COMMUTER POPULATION

DENSITY � MAJORITY OF POPULATION

BETWEEN AGE OF 15 & 34 � LARGE AVAILABLE WORK FORCE � STRONG PRESENCE OF LOCAL

MARKET � RESIDENTS SUPPORT EACH

OTHER � GOOD PRESENCE OF EDUCATION

FACILITIES � 2 COMMUNITY CENTRES � REGULAR POLICE PATROLS &

CCTV SURVEILLANCE IN

STATION AREA.

� IKWEZI STATION AS PUBLIC

TRANSPORT FACILITY WITH

RAIL & TAXIS � GOOD LOCATION I.T.O

REGIONAL ACCESS AND

MOBILITY (ROODEPOORT &

KOMA STREET) � LARGE AMOUNTS OF

PEDESTRIAN MOVEMENT

DURING PEAK HOURS � EASY PEDESTRIAN ACCESS

� MODERATE

CLIMATE

THROUGHOUT THE

YEAR � HIGH ANNUAL

RAINFALL � SURROUNDED BY

ECOLOGICAL

SENSITIVE AND

SENSITIVE AREAS � ACCESS TO

REGIONAL OPEN

SPACE NETWORK

� ALL SEWERS IN

THIS STUDY

AREA HAVE A >

45% RELATIVE

SPARE

CAPACITY

� WELL

ESTABLISHED

RESIDENTIAL

COMPONENT � RISING

NUMBER OF

BUSINESS

LAND USES � MIXED LAND

USES

AROUND THE

STATION

WE

AK

NE

SS

ES

SOCIO-ECONOMIC MOVEMENT ENVIRONMENT INFRASTRUCTURE TOWN PLANNING

� FAILURE OF EDUCATION SYSTEM � INCOME DISTRIBUTION VERY LOW

EVEN IN MIDDLE INCOME GROUP � RESIDENTS ARE ABSENT FROM

IKWEZI FOR MOST OF THE DAY � HUGE OUTFLOW OF EXPENDITURE

TO OTHER EMPLOYMENT NODES � LACK OF QUALITY SOCIAL

FACILITIES � NO PUBLIC HEALTH FACILITIES � NO SPORTS OR RECREATION

FACILITIES � NO PUBLIC OPEN SPACES

� VEHICLE PEDESTRIAN

CONFLICT � LACK OF AND POOR

MAINTENANCE OF

SIDEWALKS � ACCESS PROBLEMS IN

IKWEZI ROAD – THE TAXIS

STOP AT THE INTERSECTION

OF IKWEZI DRIVE AND

MMILA � TAXI RANK IS NOT WELL

DESIGNED TO

ACCOMMODATE THE FLEET

OF TAXIS OPERATING FROM

IT

� AIR, WATER, AND NOISE

POLLUTION � LACK OF QUALITY

PUBLIC OPEN SPACE � POOR MAINTENANCE

OF OPEN SPACE

� NO UPGRADES

HAVE BEEN

RECOMMENDED

FOR THE PRESENT, FIVE YEAR AND

ULTIMATE

HORIZONS. � WITHIN THE

MEADOWLANDS

RESERVOIR WATER

DISTRICT. THIS

WATER DISTRICT

HAS NOT BEEN

MODELED YET

� ZONING

COMPLICATIONS � UNREGISTERED

INFORMAL

TRADERS


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PO

RT

UN

ITIE

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SOCIO-ECONOMIC � MOVEMENT � ENVIRONMENT � INFRASTRUCTURE

� TOWN

PLANNING

� POTENTIAL WORKFORCE THAT

CAN BE GENERATED FROM

DEVELOPMENT IN IKWEZI � IMPROVED EDUCATION LEADS TO

BETTER LIVING STANDARDS � UNTAPPED MARKET POTENTIAL

RESULTING IN OUTFLOW � BETTER LIVING STANDARDS FOR

RESIDENTS THROUGH SOCIAL

HOUSING � ESTABLISHING A UNIQUE SEMI-

FORMAL MARKET � RECAPTURE THE VIBRANT STREET

LIFE OF OLD THROUGH DESIGN � PROVIDING BETTER SOCIAL

FACILITIES � PROVIDING SPORTS &

RECREATION FACILITIES

� MACHABA STREET

POSSIBLE PEDESTRIAN

BOULEVARD � REDESIGNING IKWEZI

ROAD FOR BETTER

ACCESSIBILITY � IKWEZI STATION AS

TRANSPORTATION HUB AND

RETAIL NODE

� SEVERAL POCKETS OF

VACANT LAND NEXT TO

IKWEZI STATION � ENORMOUS RAILWAY

SERVITUDE THAT CAN

BE USED FOR PUBLIC

OPEN SPACE � CLEANING UP THE

ENVIRONMENT

THROUGH BETTER

DESIGN � CREATING A GREENER

ENVIRONMENT AROUND

THE STATION AND

STUDY AREA

� JOHANNESBURG

WATER WILL BE

DEVELOPING A

NETWORK ANALYSIS

OF THE WATER

DISTRICT IN THE

FUTURE. �

� UNDERUTILISED

BUSINESS ZONED

PROPERTIES � DEVELOPING

RETAIL &

BUSINESS NODE � COMMERCIAL

DEVELOPMENT

POTENTIAL � INCREASE IN

HOME

UNDERTAKINGS � MIXED USE

DEVELOPMENTS

AROUND STATION

ON VACANT LAND

PARCELS � SOCIAL HOUSING � CREATING A

VIBRANT ACTIVITY

NODE THROUGH

BETTER DESIGN

AND SDPS

TH

RE

AT

S

SOCIO-ECONOMIC � MOVEMENT � ENVIRONMENT � INFRASTRUCTURE

� TOWN

PLANNING

� UNEMPLOYMENT � EDUCATION GAPS AMONGST

POPULATION � REGIONAL ECONOMIC

COMPETITION � JHB CBD AS EMPLOYMENT HUB

ATTRACTING WORK FORCE � NEW RETAIL DEVELOPMENT IN

SURROUNDING AREAS � LACK OF RETAIL SERVICES � LACK OF PUBLIC HEALTH

FACILITIES IN THE STUDY AREA

CLOSE TO PUBLIC TRANSPORT � NO LIBRARIES, POLICE AND FIRE

STATION IN STUDY AREA

� TRAFFIC CONGESTION AT

IKWEZI ROAD AND

ENTRANCE INTO TAXI RANK � HOSTILE PEDESTRIAN

ENVIRONMENT �

� POLLUTION � ILLEGAL DUMPING � LACK OF VEGETATION,

TREES, ETC. � NO PUBLIC OPEN

SPACE, RECREATIONAL

FACILITIES

� NO UPGRADES

HAVE BEEN

RECOMMENDED

FOR THE PRESENT, FIVE YEAR AND

ULTIMATE

HORIZONS. � WITHIN THE

MEADOWLANDS

RESERVOIR WATER

DISTRICT. THIS

WATER DISTRICT

HAS NOT BEEN

MODELED YET

� ILLEGAL LAND

USE � VACANT LAND

NEXT TO THE

STATION � POOR

MAINTENANCE OF

STATION

BUILDINGS


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5. DEVELOPMENT INTENT

In reaction on the status quo and key findings, section 5 proposes the development intent (Vision) and a number of objectives that is supported by specific

development principles.

Ikwezi Station Precinct long term vision is “to develop an integrated and sustainable transportation node that promotes a quality public realm,

pedestrian and vehicle friendly movement and economic growth catering for both the first and second economies combined’”.

In order to achieve the vision of Ikwezi Precinct the following are objectives that we have to address to realize the Vision:

• Improve pedestrian and vehicular movement within the node

• Stimulate economic growth through land use planning and create long term sustainable jobs

• Provide appropriate infrastructure to support the node

• Create appropriate densities to support the node

• Improve and enhance the environment through proper environmental management practices.

• Create a quality public realm through appropriate open space planning initiatives

• Improve legibility and identity of the precinct area

• Embrace the unique character Ikwezi has as a small scale urban node

The development principles supporting the above objective are:

• Provide employment,

• Increase income levels of people hence they will be in a better position to support and develop themselves

• Harnessing the creative potential of communities to be more entrepreneurial


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• Appropriate infrastructure and services provision

• Transportation will be one of the key mechanisms to ensure that goods and people can be transported and that communities have access to

opportunities and amenities.

• Open spaces are protected and conserved

• Enhance the residential components by allowing non residential land uses along major routes

• Develop boulevards on existing pedestrian routes

• Provide appropriate hawkers facilities in appropriate locations

• Facilitate easy movement of taxis along Mmila road

• Provide public space that will link the boulevards to other major land marks in the Precinct


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6. DESIGN CONCEPT

In order for the City to achieve its urban development vision and objectives, and to ultimately observe the expected outcomes, it needs to guide and direct

the development of the Ikwezi Station Precinct. This Urban Design Framework will assist the City in creating the environment needed to ensure that the

Ikwezi Precinct will, over the next few years, develop into a vibrant, efficient and sustainable place – a place that works. The framework consists of a set of

proposals that systematically include the following elements:

The Ikwezi Station Precinct Design Concept aims to basically articulate spaces for the community to perhaps ignite and encourage undertakings of self

worth and development. In this respect, the concept offers opportunities for the youth, adults and other sections of society. The following have been

specifically identified:

• Spaces for informal sector trading activities

• Spaces for social, cultural and religious pursuits

• Articulated spaces that connect community areas

• A smoother flow of pedestrian and vehicular (taxi) traffic

• An infusion of inviting aesthetic landscapes

To realise the above, the planning of the Precinct Design entails the assembly of institutions including Government, Metropolitan local authority, the private

sector and the community to work in partnerships. The concept is essentially a marriage of the above social-economic and cultural needs with the spatial

attributes already identified in the earlier part of the report.

6.1 THE DESIGN CONCEPT

The principles followed in the framework of the Ikwezi Station Precinct Plan are depicted on Figure 8 overleaf. The concept are described and illustrated

as follows:


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• The Ikwezi Railway Station is the centerpiece of the design as it is the link between the divided residential areas to the north-west and the south-

east. The Railway Station is also the centre of the little commercial area of the communities.

• There are two inverse ‘bows’ that connect schools, community centres, open spaces and parks.

• The Metro Rail Reserves are areas that present opportunity in terms of

• The extension of the bottom bow through using the reserves as linear parks that lead pedestrian movement towards the station. However, for this

strategy to work, negotiations have to be entered into with the Metro Rail authority and other potential development partners.

• The opportunities for formal sector trade and permanent cultural facilities in plots that is currently vacant.

• Generally improved circulation for pedestrians, vehicles and the provision of proper parking spaces.


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Figure 9: Design Concept


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7. URBAN DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK

Figure 9 shows the Ikwezi Station Precinct Urban Development Framework as discussed in development concept in section 6. The Urban Development

Framework indicates the following:

• Medical Precinct

• High Density housing

• Taxi holding

• Zondi koppies

• Soft open space

• Pedestrian high street

• Traffic lights

• Pedestrian crossing

• Informal trading precinct

• Public square

• Light service industrial

• Mixed use development

• Retail precinct

• Public parking

Each precinct will be discussed in detail


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Figure 10: Urban Development Framework


Objective Proposal Stimulate economic growth through land use planning and create long term sustainable jobs

• Retain the medical precinct and extend two erven deep towards the north western side

• Two storeys maximum

• Provide adequate public lighting and trees along Mmila Road

• Parking to be provided on the front of the stand and private parking at the back- second erf deep.

Cross section: Mmila Road_ Medical Precinct

Front stand Rear stand

Portion of the front yard along Mmila

Rd. used as Parking for clientsMedical consulting room or pharmacy

MEDICAL

Rationale Retain the medical precinct and extend two erven deep towards the

Provide adequate public lighting and trees along Mmila Road

Parking to be provided on the front of the stand and private parking second erf deep.

• The medical precinct developed organically

• The medical precinct is easily accessible by public transportthe extension of Koma Street

• The medical precinct is seen as ‘offices’ as suchconflict with the proposed development south east of Mmila road and Koma roads

• The height will coincide with the existing resid

• Parking remains a concern- of portions of both the front and back erf is proposed

• The provision of public lighting will provide safety and a sense of belonging

Portion of the front yard along Mmila

Rd. used as Parking for clients Mmila Rd. with functional street

lights for a safer public realm

Pedestrian walkway flanked

by trees, to control the

micro-climate.

To enhance cohesive functionality, the medical precinct should have

one building that is structurally and architecturally sound with enough

parking in front. This building will incorporate in it one reception area,

various forms of surgery rooms within the building, and a pharmacy.

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The medical precinct developed organically hence a need to retain the position

easily accessible by public transport along Mmila Road the extension of Koma Street

The medical precinct is seen as ‘offices’ as such the current location will not conflict with the proposed development south east of Mmila road and Koma

will coincide with the existing residential area to the north west

public transport is widely used – hence the usage of portions of both the front and back erf is proposed

The provision of public lighting will provide safety and a sense of belonging