Phase 1 of the project consisted of the formulation of an integrated growth and development implementation strategy for the entire MCDC area. The rationale was to guide the focus of the MCDC project and the execution of the project steps within an agreed study area, accepted by the MCDC Steering Committee. Human Resource Development: To improve and leverage the skill levels of communities in the MCDC area as well as to increase access to training facilities and opportunities.
The results captured in the human resources development report created an understanding of the status quo of human development, as well as the opportunities and potential of the population in the MCDC area (MANSTRAT, 1996). It was then that the MCDC steering committee strategically realized that the technical process lacked a strategic vision for the development of the MCDC. It was only after the acceptance of the above vision in September 1996 by all those involved in the MCDC project that the Project Team started this third project step.
The results of the analysis and the growth models that were developed are given in Figure 8 below. The results of this scenario showed that according to the population growth in the MCDC area, the unemployment rate would increase significantly. While the results of this scenario were considered feasible, it was estimated that the estimated growth potential of the MCDC area was unlikely to reach the 6% employment growth rate.
This scenario was therefore not considered an appropriate" scenario of economic growth for further planning of the MCDC area.
SPINE
The next criterion applied by the project team focused on urban and rural restructuring, as a focus to work towards "integrated and compact spatial development".
PWV2
Human resources development
Development corridor elements and features incorporated into the conceptual planning process included establishing an education cluster, implementing human development programs, providing facilities and redevelopment, promoting job creation, and improving access to and integration of all facilities and . facilities throughout the MCDC area.
Open space
Higher density
Mixed land use
Economic nodes
Transport system
The integrated development framework
In November 1996, the MCDC Steering Committee accepted the proposed basis for a development corridor concept as discussed in paragraph 4.3 above. The MCDC project team then had to use the accepted schematic development corridor concept to formulate a realistic integrated area-focused development framework for the entire identified MCDC area.
CORRIDOR SPINE
- A mobility spine
- Urban nodes
- Activity streets
- Accessibility spines
- An open space system
- Urban edges and interfaces
- Inter-modal transfer nodes
- The multi-dimensional project identification and prioritisation
- A focused marketing strategy
- A small business support programme
- A public support programme
- The development of an urban port
- Promoting densification in the MCDC area
- Intensification and diversification in the MCDC area
- Establishing a mobility link across the Witwatersberg (PWV-9-link)
- Creating a link to the Witwatersrand
- Establishing activity spines along the MCDC area
- Developing a public passenger transport system for the MCDC area
- Establishing guidelines for the development of an interface
As a result of the discussions, the rest of the project team agreed to the view that the MCDC is not yet a development corridor. As in the case of the Tembisa-Kempton Park development corridor, the MCDC project team considered urban nodes as ". In this regard, the project team stated that a hierarchy of nodes could develop along the MCDC area (Urban- Econ Development Economists , 1997b) ).
The project team included prevention of urban sprawl as an integral strategy of the MCDC project to increase denser development. The latter, however, is not discussed further for the purpose of this dissertation, as it represents a detailed application of the proposals from the MCDC Integrated Development Framework. An essential part of the project strategy implemented by the project team was the definition of projects to be implemented.
Communities and private sector institutions were also given the opportunity to identify projects, which they considered essential for the establishment of the MCDC. The Strategic Projects mentioned above were considered as an essential part of the project strategies to promote the establishment of the KKMB. The project team considered the large number of informal traders present in the MCDC area as an opportunity for local SME development.
64 "Development Support Projects" have been defined as those projects that are not of strategic importance to the overall MCDC project, but are still essential to the development of parts of the MCDC area (Urban-Econ Development Economists, 1997b). the area where the MCDC area intersects the national government's Coast-to-Coast initiative. In this part of the MCDC area, an urban hub of metropolitan importance, similar to what is proposed in the Arizona Trade Corridor, could be promoted.
It was considered essential to initiate the urban and rural restructuring deemed necessary in the MCDC area. It may also increase access to other markets found outside the MCDC area (Urban-Econ Development Economists, 1997b). The mobility backbone is also considered a major catalyst to initiate the establishment of the MCDC development projects (Krynauw, 2000).
The project team determined during the transportation network analysis that there was no adequate free-flow connection between the MCDC site and the Midrand Development Hub, located to the south of the MCDC site. The proposed activity pillar of the MCDC project was suggested as the "backbone of development" in the entire MCDC area by the project team.
- Instituting Vocational Education and Training (VET) and Entrepreneurial Development Programmes
- Human development information and support centres
- The project details and project impact assessments of the identified strategic projects of the MCDC-project
- The implementation plan for the MCDC-project
- The Integrated Growth and Development Implementation Strategy of the MCDC-project
Project Details and Project Impact Assessments of Strategic Projects Identified Strategic Projects MCDC Project MCDC Project. After completing the project identification process in March 1997, the project team began in April 1997 with the sixth and seventh steps, as reflected in the technical planning process (given in Diagram 7 on page 117). To ensure that a focused approach is followed with the overall development of the MCDC area and, therefore, with the implementation of strategic projects, a strategic decision was made by the project team to create an appropriate information base for each of the projects relevant strategic. , as was done for the Maputo Development Corridor.
The intended purpose of the proposed MCDC development body was to initiate, coordinate and manage the development processes of the MCDC project. This report formed the basis for the implementation actions and activities, further strategic planning exercises required, and detailed design and implementation parameters for the establishment of the MCDC. It also provided an institutional framework within which to manage the development of the MCDC area.
The public was also invited through an advertisement in local newspapers (Beeld, Pretoria News, Sowetan and Rekord), and radio interviews, to reflect on the report. The final IGDIS report represented the core aspects of the work and thinking of the project team, government and other stakeholders, completed over a period of 15 months. 66 Jamey Leamer was the executive mayor of the city of Curitiba when the development corridor approach was introduced in Curitiba (see also the discussion about Curitiba in chapter two on page 31).
The resolutions passed indicated the acceptance and approval of the MCDC Integrated Development Framework (see also equation 4 below for an extract of. Members of the press were briefed on the Mabopane-Centurion Development Corridor project during a media briefing by the Minister of Transport Mr. A press release announcing the completion of the draft Integrated Development Framework document for the Mabopane-Centurion Development Corridor, prepared by the Chief Liaison Officer of Greater Pretoria Metropolitan Council, and released to the following media on 19 June 1997 .
The resolutions also provided for the maximum support from the relevant authorities for the implementation of the identified development projects to create the KKMB, as well as the approval of the Integrated Implementation Strategy of the MCDC. An article entitled, "Insette oar koridor ingewag", appeared in The Beeld on 17 June 1997, announcing the completion of the draft document for the Integrated Development Framework for the Mabopane-Centurion Development Corridor and inviting public comment on it. As a result of the resolutions passed by the respective Councils, it was also decided that MCDC strategies and projects should be included and reflected in Integrated 142.
This was done to further promote coordination and link identified projects with budgets to enable the implementation and establishment of the MCDC. Appendix B contains copies of some articles about the MCDC project that have appeared in the media.
The above approval led to a launch of the project to the media and potential investors on 17 September 1997. This launch formed part of the implementation of a marketing strategy, to attract people (especially developers and investors throughout the Republic of South Africa) to make. aware of the MCDC initiative and its opportunities. A copy of the relevant Annex to the report will be available at the Council meeting of 4 September 1997.
It should be noted that Phase I of the MCDC project has been finalized in the form of the Mabopane-Centuriol Development Corridor1 Growth and Development Integrated Implementation Strategy. To approve the MCDC Integrated Development Framework, Mabopane-Centurion Integrated Development Corridor and Development Implementation Strategy. This maximum support for Development Projects, of the Mabopane-Ccnturion Development Corridor Integrated Growth and Development Implementation Strategy, be given.
To approve the Integrated Implementation Strategy of the MCDC, of the Integrated Implementation Strategy of the Growth and Development of the Maoopane-Centurion Corridor. To approve the creation of an MCDC Development Body to actively manage and monitor the creation of the MCDC and the implementation of the Mabopane-Centurion Development Corridor Growth and Development Integrated Implementation Strategy. That the development concepts and strategies in the Mabopane-Centurion Development Corridor Integrated Growth and Development Implementation Strategy, where applicable, be accommodated in the relevant EDPs (metro level, city and planning area level ) to be compiled in the areas of which MCDC is a part.
That the implementation of IGOIS and specific projects takes place on the condition that full feasibility studies are carried out during the implementation phase. It should be noted that the media launch of the MCDC Integrated Crowth and Development Implementation Strategy will take place on 17 September 1997 and be approved.
SECTION D: SUCCESS STORIES 1. Introduction
