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Bus rapid transit oriented approach to land use change: a case of Hatfield
The post-apartheid administration of South Africa inherited a disjointed and sprawling urban land use pattern amid the pressures of growing urbanisation. The current urbanisation rate significantly exceeds urban planning agencies' capacity to supply infrastructure for a burgeoning population, hence...
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| author | Sikhwari, Mashudu |
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| description | The post-apartheid administration of South Africa inherited a disjointed and sprawling urban land use pattern amid the pressures of growing urbanisation. The current urbanisation rate significantly exceeds urban planning agencies' capacity to supply infrastructure for a burgeoning population, hence intensifying sprawl. In search of solutions, drawing from literature and examples from other emerging economies, the South African government advocates for the implementation of Transit Orientated Development (TOD) by leveraging existing investments in mass public transit, such as Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) services. TOD promises a global shift from sprawling, fragmented cities to compact, inclusive mixed-use projects. The City of Tshwane Integrated Development Plan (IDP) stipulates utilizing the A Re Yeng BRT service as a catalyst for TOD-led land use change. This research explores how the A Re Yeng BRT system serves as a catalyst for land use change in Hatfield. A literature review was conducted to shed light on the key concepts of Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), and Land Use Change. Qualitative data was collected from multiple sources, including archival records, direct observations by the researcher, and interviews with relevant stakeholders. The research found that the exemplary BRT-oriented development (BRTOD) land use change patterns and characteristics are present in Hatfield. However, no evidence could be found which suggests that the BRT system serves as the catalyst for these land use changes. Insights from the data collected suggest that other external forces, such as the University of Pretoria and the Gautrain, serve as stronger catalysts. The A Re Yeng BRT service presently remains as a means of transportation. |
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| spelling | oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/42687 Bus rapid transit oriented approach to land use change: a case of Hatfield Sikhwari, Mashudu Ordor, Uche Bus Transit Orientated Development The post-apartheid administration of South Africa inherited a disjointed and sprawling urban land use pattern amid the pressures of growing urbanisation. The current urbanisation rate significantly exceeds urban planning agencies' capacity to supply infrastructure for a burgeoning population, hence intensifying sprawl. In search of solutions, drawing from literature and examples from other emerging economies, the South African government advocates for the implementation of Transit Orientated Development (TOD) by leveraging existing investments in mass public transit, such as Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) services. TOD promises a global shift from sprawling, fragmented cities to compact, inclusive mixed-use projects. The City of Tshwane Integrated Development Plan (IDP) stipulates utilizing the A Re Yeng BRT service as a catalyst for TOD-led land use change. This research explores how the A Re Yeng BRT system serves as a catalyst for land use change in Hatfield. A literature review was conducted to shed light on the key concepts of Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), and Land Use Change. Qualitative data was collected from multiple sources, including archival records, direct observations by the researcher, and interviews with relevant stakeholders. The research found that the exemplary BRT-oriented development (BRTOD) land use change patterns and characteristics are present in Hatfield. However, no evidence could be found which suggests that the BRT system serves as the catalyst for these land use changes. Insights from the data collected suggest that other external forces, such as the University of Pretoria and the Gautrain, serve as stronger catalysts. The A Re Yeng BRT service presently remains as a means of transportation. 2026-01-26T11:08:19Z 2026-01-26T11:08:19Z 2025 2026-01-26T09:38:21Z Thesis / Dissertation Masters MSc http://hdl.handle.net/11427/42687 en eng application/pdf Department of Construction Economics and Management Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment University of Cape Town |
| spellingShingle | Bus Transit Orientated Development Sikhwari, Mashudu Bus rapid transit oriented approach to land use change: a case of Hatfield |
| thesis_degree_str | Master's |
| title | Bus rapid transit oriented approach to land use change: a case of Hatfield |
| title_full | Bus rapid transit oriented approach to land use change: a case of Hatfield |
| title_fullStr | Bus rapid transit oriented approach to land use change: a case of Hatfield |
| title_full_unstemmed | Bus rapid transit oriented approach to land use change: a case of Hatfield |
| title_short | Bus rapid transit oriented approach to land use change: a case of Hatfield |
| title_sort | bus rapid transit oriented approach to land use change a case of hatfield |
| topic | Bus Transit Orientated Development |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/11427/42687 |
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