DEPARTMENT OF COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE

1. DEPARTMENT OF COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE Draft Integrated Urban Development Framework(IUDF) 18 November2014 Modjadji Malahlela 1

2. STRUCTURE OF THE PRESENTATION 1. Purpose 2. Background 3. Core elements of the IUDF 4. The way-forward. 2

3. 1. PURPOSE To present progress on the draft IUDF : (i) for noting(ii) to receive comments and inputs on the document. 3

4. 2. BACKGROUND • The world is urbanizing rapidly. The global urban population is expected to increase to 70% by 2015- Hence the 21st century is called the “Urban Century”. • Africa’s 40% urban population is expected to double over the next 20 years. • In SA, 63% of the population already live in urban areas, and this figure is projected to increase to 70% by 2030. 4

5. 2. BACKGROUND • The NDP : “The main challenge in planning for urban areas is to enable job creation linked to sustainable livelihoods and to establish well-performing human settlements. This should be at the heart of what municipalities do and how they function” • In response to the NDP, and to the UNHabitat’s recommendation for countries to develop national urban policies, DCoG started developing the IUDF in November 2012. • The IUDF Discussion Document was launched in October 2013. It provided the rationale for a policy focus on urbanisation, and opened the debate amongst stakeholders. • The IUDF aims to create a shared understanding across government and society about how urbanisation should be better managed to ensure liveable, resilient and inclusive settlement areas. 5

6. The need for integrated urban development • Economic imperative: High poverty in cities, yet cities and towns can help to create jobs more cost-effectively due to the efficiencies and potential they offer by virtue of their scale, diversity and density of activity and population. • Inclusion Imperative: the need to be more tolerant and supportive of survival strategies of poor households (informality). • Spatial imperative: Reverse inefficient and exclusionary practices, and spatial segregation in cities and towns. • Institutional Imperative: Establish proper governance systems and strengthen intergovernmental collaboration to effectively manage urban areas. 6

7. Rural-Urban interdependencies Intensifying public protests and diminishing trust on the sphere and elected leadership Increasing demand for housing and continued sprawl. Pressures on urban governance Insufficient intergovernmental collaboration frustrates integration at local level. Demand for serviced land from private developers Stagnant or shrinking revenue versus demand for services 7

8. 3. CORE ELEMENTS OF THE IUDF LEVERS VISION STRATEGIC GOALS Integrated Spatial Planning Strategic priorities Liveable, safe, resource- efficient cities and towns that are socially integrated, economically inclusive and globally competitive, where residents actively participate in urban life Access Integrated transport and mobility Integrated and sustainable human settlements Growth Integrated urban infrastructure Governance Efficient land governance and management Inclusive economic development Spatial transformation Empowered active communities P 32-86 Effective urban governance

9. Lever 1: Integrated Spatial Planning The Challenges • Lack of intergovernmental alignment of spatial planning and poor coordination between sectors. • Insufficient use of IGR mechanisms to direct collaborative planning. • Weak long-term planning inhibits sustained growth. • Weak capabilities for spatially informed decision-making and the competent administration of plans. 9

10. Integrated Spatial Planning 10

11. Lever 2: Integrated Transport and mobility The Challenges • Roles and responsibilities not fully aligned as per the National Land Transport Act (NLTA). • Uneven and uncertainty at local level on subsidy arrangements. • Low densities and extensive sprawl of settlements mitigate against efficiencies in transport planning. • Historical under-investment in transport infrastructure has created resource stress in meeting new demands. 11

12. Integrated Transport and Mobility 12

13. Lever 3: Integrated and sustainable human settlements The Challenges • Escalating demand for serviced land and shelter • Shortage of well located public land for housing developments • Skewed residential property market; and • Prevalence of urban sprawl, growth of informal settlements and low densities. 13

14. Integrated sustainable human settlements 14

15. Lever 4: Integrated urban infrastructure The Challenges • Fragmented governance and funding sources for urban infrastructure. • Lack of coherent local-level planning and delivery. • Insufficient funding for new capital investments and poor maintenance of existing infrastructure. • Inadequate infrastructure linked to unreliable services and conditions, constrains economic growth. 15

16. Integrated Urban Infrastructure 16

17. Lever 5 : Efficient land governance and management The Challenges • Disposal of state land at high, market-related value. • Difficulties in accessing strategically located land owned by SoEs and Govt, to effect built environment plans for spatial transformation. • Tenure uncertainty and security especially in informal settlements. • Slow land-use planning and management processes. 17

18. Efficient land governance and management 18

19. Efficient land governance and management 19

20. Lever 6: Inclusive economic development The Challenges • Insufficient focus on economic development neglected in many urban areas. • Informal sector dismissed or marginalized. • Lack of differentiation in response to unique conditions faced by various towns and cities 20

21. Inclusive economic development 21

22. Inclusive economic development 22

23. Lever 7: Empowered active communities The Challenges • Lack of adequate skills and experience to engage within govt and civil society. • Lack of innovative, co-produced solutions for service delivery. • Lack of understanding of govtstructures and operations. • Insufficient forums to promote participation and promote social cohesion 23

24. Empowered active communities 24

25. Lever 8: Effective urban governance The Challenges • Lack of structured and systematic engagements with the city leadership. • Weak long-term planning and budgeting capabilities. • Lack of appropriate skills and competent staff. • Lack of differentiation in approach to growth and development. • Uneven intergovernmental engagement and negotiation capabilities regarding execution of functional powers. 25

26. Effective Urban Governance 26

27. 4. The Way Forward • National, provincial and sector consultations. • Primary objective: Inputs and comments on the proposals (adequacy and relevance of the levers and strategic priorities). • Proposals for the implementation plan (immediate, medium and long term). • Discuss options for enforcement of the policy framework. 27