Integrated Urban Development Framework, 2016

Summary

The provided text, "Integrated Urban Development Framework (IUDF)," is a comprehensive policy document from 2016 outlining South Africa's strategy for managing and guiding urban growth. It acknowledges the nation's rapid urbanization and the challenges posed by its apartheid legacy, such as fragmented settlements and spatial inequality. The framework introduces nine interconnected policy leversincluding integrated urban planning, transport, human settlements, infrastructure, and governanceaimed at fostering compact, connected, and coordinated cities and towns. Ultimately, the IUDF seeks to achieve spatial transformation, promote inclusive economic development, and create liveable, resilient urban spaces across South Africa.