Clermont KwaDDabeka Township Regeneration Project
Phase 2 –– Final Development Frameworrk May 2010
TABLE OF CONTENTS 9 KEY INTERVENTIONS ...... 9
1 INTRODUCTION ...... 1 9.1 STRATEGY ONE : IMPROVE PHYSICAL CONNECTIVITY AND REDUCING TRAVEL TIME (A CCESS ) ...... 9 1.1 PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT ...... 1 9.2 STRATEGY TWO : REDUCE TIME AND EFFORT IN MEETING BASIC NEEDS AND SERVICES 2 CONTEXT ...... 1 (V ITALITY ) ...... 10 3 DEVELOPING A VISION ...... 2 9.3 STRATEGY THREE : ESTABLISHING A SENSE OF OWNERSHIP , TERRITORIALITY , PRIDE AND DIGNITY (S ENSE ) ...... 11 3.1 WHAT IS A VISION ? ...... 2 9.4 STRATEGY FOUR : MAKING SPACE FOR LIFESTYLE NEEDS AND GROWTH (F IT ) ...... 14 3.2 TOWARDS A VISION ...... 3 9.5 STRATEGY FIVE : PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT AND INVOLVEMENT (C ONTROL ) ...... 16 4 DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLES ...... 3 10 CONCEPT PRECINCT PLANS ...... 17 4.1 INCLUSIVITY ...... 3 4.2 LIFESTYLE CHOICE ...... 3 4.3 CONNECTIVITY AND MOBILITY ...... 3 LIST OF FIGURES 4.4 URBAN SERVICE LEVELS ...... 3 Figure 1: Regional Connectivity ...... 2 4.5 PEDESTRIAN PRIORITY ...... 3 4.6 COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION : ...... 3 Figure 2: Spatial Units ...... 5 4.7 SUSTAINABILITY : ...... 4 Figure 3: Proposed Spatial Concept for Clermont/KwaDabeka ...... 7 4.8 PROTECT BIODIVERSITY : ...... 4 Figure 4: Precinct Concept - Clermont Central ...... 17 5 GOALS ...... 4 Figure 5: Precinct Concept - Clermont Emngeni ...... 18 6 SPATIAL CONCEPTS ...... 4 Figure 6: Precinct Concept - KwaDabeka Central ...... 19 6.1 EXISTING STRUCTURE ...... 4 6.2 NEW ELEMENTS OF SPATIAL STRUCTURE ...... 5 Figure 7: Precinct Concept - KwaDabeka North & East ...... 20 7 PROPOSED SPATIAL STRUCTURE ...... 6 Figure 8: Precinct Concept - Portion Berkshire Downs ...... 21 8 DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES ...... 8
8.1 STRATEGIES AND FOCUS AREAS ...... 8
Clermont/KwaDabeka Urban Regeneration Plan – Final Development Framework October 2010 i
1 Introduction 2 Context The Clermont KwaDabeka st udy area is located on the border of Pinetown/New 1.1 Purpose of this document Germany within the Central Municipal Planning Region of the eThekwini This document is part of the second phase of the Clermont KwaDabeka Urban Municipality. Regeneration Project. The area is located at the intersection of two major metropolitan routes, M19 The purpose of this document is to describe a longer term development and M5 and enjoys easy access via these rout es to the N3, N2 and M13. framework for the Clermont KwaDabeka Area and it sets the strategic direction This unique positioning makes Clermont KwaDabeka one of the most well located for more d etailed precinct planning and the identification of priority actions area previously disadvantaged areas in eThekwini, second only to Cato Manor. planning. As su ch the document does not present detailed planning or identify projects and associated costings. These will be developed and packaged as part of Figure 1 illustrates how well-positioned Clermont Kw aDabeka is in relation to the the third and final stage of the project. major employment zones of eThekwini. The area is within 5 km of Pinetown/New Germany, 15km from the Durban CBD, 20km from the South Durban Basin and The first phase of the project generated various sector status quo studies once the MR577 and Umgeni River viaduct are complete, the area will be within undertaken by the Project Team which provided a wide scan of key issues, 15km of Bridge City and 20km of the Umhlanga Ridge. problems, opportunities and constraints pertaining to the Study Area. These included an assessment of the Environment, Economy, Housing, Land Use, The Clermont KwaDabeka area is home to approximately 110,000 people, housed Transportation, Infrastructure, Social Needs and Spatial Structure and Urban in approximately 31,600 household at an average household size of 3.5 Form. The first phase culminated with a report that presented as a set of people/household. Approximately 3% of the metro populati on, living on less than “strategic thrusts” that provided broad direct ion for the regeneration of 1% of the metro’s land holdings. Gross household density is 16du/ha. Clermont/KwaDabeka and guide both public and private investment. This These statistics are according to the Census 2001 figures provided by StatsSA. development framework builds on the Strategic Thrusts Report by identifying key The Clermont KwaDabeka area is a relatively mature settlement. 27% of the interventions and describing these. residents are under the age of 15. Of the population resident in the area, 58% are within the economically active age cohort, of which only 32% are employed. The profile ratios are relatively similar across the study area. Approximately 75% of the population has no t completed secondary schooling and this aspect in all likelihood contributes to the low skill levels with the area. Low skilled occupations account for 56% of employment, blue collar work 23% and 22% white collar. As a result of the low skills base, 43% o f households earn year less than R19,200pa (R1,600pm). Average household income in R15,917pa (R1,325pm). Housing tenure patterns reflect an active rental market (60%), of which the large majority occurs in Clermont. Houses that are owned and fully paid -off are predominately north of KwaDabeka again reflected the presence of the Metro Housing programme in developing subsidy housing stock for individual title.
Clermont/KwaDabeka Urban Regeneration Plan – Final Development Framework October 2010 1
Car ownership in the area is extremely low, 42% of the population either walk or 3 Developing a Vision ride bicycles and another 42% use mini-bus/taxi’s as a means of transport. Only 10% of the population use private vehicles to commute. 3.1 What is a Vision? A vision is a statement of a desired futu re and it can be expressed or articulated in many ways. The vision presented here is a draft vision which will need to be tested and agreed to by the relevant communities and stakeholders of the Clermont / KwaDabeka area and the eThekwini Municipality.
The following broad guidelines have been used to formulate the vision below.
A vision should be for the people and communities who will be using the area, either on a day to day basis and / or on a more irregular or infrequent basis, to express their views about what the environment should look like, how it should support their, and other peoples, lifestyles and activities and how it will be managed. This will include the views of residents, business people, visitors and people who work in the area. This vis ion should then be used to guide the Municipality in its role as manager of the area on behalf of the inhabitants.
Residents and communities from within an area are usually very knowledgeable about their area and understand the issues that they need to dea l with during times of change and growth. However, they are not always aware of wider and higher level issues which are outside of their control, but which have a direct bearing on their daily lives. Invariably local communities will be concerned with issu es such safety, service levels, mobility, environmental quality, property rates and values and issues of noise, privacy and cleanliness and so on.
Municipal government is also directly concerned with all of these issues as the primary service provider, bu t it is also concerned with the wider and higher level issues related to the change of the area and its sustainability in terms of the City’s overall economic and population growth. As such it is also concerned with the role the area can play in the City i n accommodating such growth and change.
Figure 1: Regional Connectivity
Clermont/KwaDabeka Urban Regeneration Plan – Final Development Framework October 2010 2
3.2 Towards a Vision 4 Development Principles The area will be predominately urban with a number of clearly identifiable The following principles have been applied throughout this development precincts each with their own role and character and which support different framework: levels of activity and density. These will eac h have a sense of community which will accommodate, protect and respect individual and/or family privacy. 4.1 Inclusivity The public spaces will be safe and people friendly and designed to allow people Development should ensure that all sectors of society and stakeholders within from the area to recreate, engage with one another and participate in public the stud y area are accommodated and have an equal chance of accessing and activities conveniently. sharing in and benefitting from development.
The area will have a limited number of mixed use nodes that will provide for the 4.2 Lifestyle Choice delivery of commercial and community services and civic pride and it will have a significant sports node which will be actively used for a v ariety of city and local In order to obtain a balanced community the area should provide residential sports events. accommodation options for a range of high density ur ban lifestyles and it should accommodate opportunities for individuals and families in different phases of The various precincts will contain a variety of different housing options and will their life cycle i.e. singles, students, couples, families, elderly. have neighbourhood nodes where people can access a variety of urban and suburban lifestyles. As such the area will feature quieter pr edominantly 4.3 Connectivity and Mobility residential neighbourhoods as well as housing in high intensity mixed use areas. Mobility options should be available so that people can choose to move by private and public transport through the area quickly from one point to another. The area will be provide high levels of mobility for pedestrians, cyclists, public transport users and car owners allowing them to easily access economic 4.4 Urban Service Levels opportu nities in the broader municipal area as well as enabling them to move around easily within their own neighbourhoods. High level of urban services delivery (i.e. regular and frequent waste removal, street cleaning, policing, public transport etc.) is provided and maintained. Residents will be able to actively participate in the governance of their area through various forums and will feel a sense of pride and ownership regarding 4.5 Pedestrian Priority their living environment. Need for clearly demarcated, well designed and well managed “pedestrian
priority” facilities and infrastructure that make pedestrian movement and activity safe and convenient.
4.6 Community Participation:
Member s of the community should be actively involved in decision making regarding the future of their area.
Clermont/KwaDabeka Urban Regeneration Plan – Final Development Framework October 2010 3
4.7 Sustainability: 6 Spatial Concepts Interventions and actions should represent a reasonable balance between environmental, economic and social sustainability imperatives. 6.1 Existing Structure Clermont KwaDabeka is a contained residential enclave with a closed 4.8 Protect Biodiversity: transportation system. It is bordered by the dramatic Umgeni River Valley System Biodiversity should be protected as the key generator of ecosystem goods and on its north and east bou ndaries, by the formal residential neighbourhood of New services for local and regional users. A long term view should be adopted in Germany on the west, the New Germany industrial node on its south -west protecting biodiversity and ecosystem, goods and services supply in the face of boundary and the Aller River in the south. increasing challenges and risks posed by climate change. The regionally accessibility of Clermont KwaDabeka to the north will alter substantial ly with the completion of the MR577 which will assist in opening up the transportation system that currently operates in the area. 5 Goals The study area comprises two main neighbourhoods, Clermont and KwaDabeka. The key goals of the development framework are: Each has different settlement histories, settlement characteristics and different populations. • Increase investment in Public Space and Infrastructure that will support individual and community activities and support and encourage higher Development is clustered in the south west of the study area where the landform levels of private investment is more compact. The eastern/north -eastern edges of the study area are • Reduce unemployment and increase income for families through greater fragmented by deeply incised river valley systems and settlem ent in this portion connectivity to opportunities in the wider metropolitan area and through of the study area is limited to the narrow spurs that extend into the Umgeni the provision of space and infrastructure that promotes local economic Valley System. development Access to the east and north is severely constrained by the Umgeni River Valley • Imp rove quality of life though improved delivery of and operation of system and the new Umgeni Viaduct under construction as part of the MR577 services and facilities and through restructuring of the urban development offers the only opportunity for access between the study area and environment the north. • Reduction in c rime and an improvement in safety and security through Internal circulation is constrained by topography in the east. Clermont and improved design of infrastructure, housing, fa cilities and the public KwaDabeka are connected via a dominant spine system along Zazi Street/North environment. Road/ Khululeka Drive. The remainder of the area is serviced via a number of loop
roads that connect to this dominant north/south spine.
At the street-level in areas where topography is fragmented and steep, there is a vertical disconnection between houses and s treets. Houses are either well above or below street level and sites require severe platforms and reinforced banking. Clermont is the older, more established settlement where the development patterns reflect a compact and organic sub -divisional pattern. Lot sizes are
Clermont/KwaDabeka Urban Regeneration Plan – Final Development Framework October 2010 4 irregular and the layout has been determined by landform and fragmented Portion of Berkshire Downs suburban settlement pattern private ownership. The area has a strong urban feel. disconnected from Berkshire Downs proper KwaDabeka on the other hand has been developed as a result of the formal upgrading of informal settlements on large tr acts of public -owned land. The resultant sub-divisional pattern is more ordered and lot sizes more regular. The area has a predominately suburban feel which is likely to alter substantially with the completion of the MR577.
6.2 New Elements of Spatial Structure In order to redress some of the imbalances in the existing spatial structure the following elements are proposed as a means of reorganising space and activity to provide improved urban performance levels.
6.2.1 Precincts On closer inspection of the two main pl aces, a number of smaller identifying spatial units becomes apparent. These are defined by the combination of physical features, homogeneity, access, character and form and are indicated in Figure 8. These boundaries may be refined in Phase 2 of the project. Six spatial units have been identified:- Clermont Central is a cohesive spatial unit with similar formal urban mixed use settlement characteristics Clermont Emngeni is a fragmented suburban residential spatial unit, similar in nature to Westville North KwaDabeka Central a fragmented spatial unit with a patchwork settlement pattern ranging from high density urban hostels, to informal settlements, in-situ upgrades and planned suburban housing layouts. KwaDabeka East is an isolated spatial unit that is sub urban nature KwaDabeka North is a suburban settlement separated from the remainder of the study area by the predominant MR577 that acts as a barrier. Settlement in the area is fragmented by numerous small river valley systems. Figure 2: Spatial Units
Clermont/KwaDabeka Urban Regeneration Plan – Final Development Framework October 2010 5
6.2.2 Activity Street 6.2.6 Accommodation of Existing Policies The Zazi Street and North Road Activity Street and its future extension along In addition to the above it is recommended that the following spatial proposals Spiral Road to link up with the MR 577 in th e northern parts of the study area will identified in previous planning initiatives continue to be accommodated in the be a critical restructuring element that will provide improved regional Regeneration Strategy for Clermont KwaDabeka: - accessibility for residents as well as an extension of the mixed use street that New urban design guidelines prepared for the Clermont CBD provides services to residents. The element is also essential a s an integrating feature which will integrate Clermont and Kwa Dabeka which have traditionally Existing approved projects in the Clermont CBD Renewal Framework always been perceived as separate neighbourhoods. must be accommodated and planned around New sports complex being developed between Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium 6.2.3 Nodes and Christianburg sports field, this includes public realm upgrades in the Existing l ocal level commercial and community nodes are to be reinforced as vicinity, includes a new swimming pool service points whilst a third mixed use node is proposed in the northern areas to Zazi Street/North Road to be developed as an Activity spine (joins the extend services to KwaDabeka East and North. Clermont CBD and KwaDabeka Nodes The Sugar Ray Sports node should be reinforced as a node that will attract Higher density housing (>35du/ha) and mixed use activities to be additional community service and commercial thresholds into the study area. encourage d along Zazi Street and North Drive 6.2.4 Open Space Ensure integration of the study area with the MR577 The significant open space elements that surround the study area should be Higher order facilities to be clustered in the Clermont CBD, KwaDabeka consolidated as an integrated open space system which serves not only local Node and Unit D node. communities but also the wider environmental services requirements of the Integrate public transport facilities into identified nodes metropolitan area. This system should be protected and serve as a l imit to urban Upgrade and int egrate the KK Hostels into the KwaDabeka node expansion in an easterly and northerly direction.
6.2.5 Densification Whilst Clermont displays some of the highest densities for lower income areas there is opportunity for additional brownfiel d densification within Clermont’s 7 Proposed Spatial Structure formal suburbs and urban areas. Ther e is also opportunity in the up grading of The proposed spatial structure is shown in the Figure on the next page. informal areas for densification options to be introduced. Densification is important for the improvement of public transportation and community services thresholds.
Clermont/KwaDabeka Urban Regeneration Plan – Final Development Framework October 2010 6
Figure 3: Proposed Spatial Concept for Clermont/KwaDabeka
Clermont/KwaDabeka Urban Regeneration Plan – Final Development Framework October 2010 7
8 Development Strategies
8.1 Strategies and focus areas The following strategies and associated focus areas have been identified for the Study Area. They are derived direc tly from the strategic thrusts that were identified in the first phase of the project and as such reflect the five performance dimensions recognised as significant for the achievement of an improved living environment that meets the needs of communities.
Clermont/KwaDabeka Urban Regeneration Plan – Final Development Framework October 2010 8
9 Key Interventions 9.1.2 Focus B) Improve Urban Connectivity The following interventions are proposed as a means to achieving the strategies a) 1.B.1: KK Hostel Linking Vehicular and Pedestrian Route Road highl ighted in previous sections. In order assist with prioritisation and Scale of impact of intervention: Precinct understanding of the significance of the interventions and associated investment Location of intervention: KwaDabeka Central the interventions have been categorised in terms of regional, township or Description : Th is intervention involves the construction of a through route and precinct scale of impact. pedestrian connections through the KK Hostel. The purpose of this route would be to integrate KK Hostel with the surrounding areas and improve internal 9.1 Strate gy One: Improve Physical Connectivity and circulation efficiency and broader acc ess to recreational open spaces within the Reducing travel time (Access) hostel complex.
9.1.1 Focus A) Establish improved Regional Integration b) 1.B.2: Public Transport Upgrade KwaDabeka North Scale of impact of intervention: Precinct a) 1.A.1: MR577 Construction Location of intervention: KwaDabeka North Scale of impact of intervention: Regional Description : This intervention involves upgrading linking r oads in KwaDabeka Location of intervention: KwaDabeka North, KwaDabeka East, KwaDabe ka Central north to accommodate public transport and safe pedestrian movement. Description : This intervention involves the construction of a major regional road the MR577. The intervention includes off-ramps into the area, pedestrian walk - c) 1.B.3: Pedestrian Pathways to connect KwaDabeka S to Clermont ways and taxi stops. It is in the process of implementation by the Provincial Central across the river Depa rtment of Transport. This is a key intervention that will provide improved Scale of impact of intervention: Precinct connectivity with the city centre as well as areas immediately adjacent to the Location of intervention: KwaDabeka Ce ntral and Clermont Central study area. As a result this intervention will substantially enhance the regional Description : This intervention involves establishing pedestrian pathways that integration of the area. allow residents of KwaDabeka S to cross the river in order to reach Clermont Central (including lighting as well as safety and environmentally appropr iate b) 1.A.2: Connection between the new MR577 and the N3 landscaping). This intervention should create pedestrian connectivity between Scale of impact of intervention: Regional the consolidated urban node at KwaDabeka, the proposed new multi -purpose Location of intervention: KwaDabeka Central and Clermont Central park at the amphitheatre and connections onto King’s Road down to Clermont Description : The establishment of the MR577 is likely to result in traffic problems Central. As the river fa lls within DMOSS, the sensitivity of the receiving (co ngestion and safety) on the route between Shepstone Road and the N3. This environment and need to maintain ecological connectivity must be taken into problem has been identified by KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport and the account. eThekwini Transport Authority. The upgrading of this section of the regional route should be linked to th e timing of the completion of the MR577 to Wyebank Road
Clermont/KwaDabeka Urban Regeneration Plan – Final Development Framework October 2010 9 d) 1.B.4: Pedestrian pathways to pedestrian walkways across the MR577 Description : There are currently insufficient refuse services in the study area. Scale of impact of intervention: Township Refuse collection rates and street swe eping need to be increased for the entire Location of intervention: KwaDabeka Central, KwaDabeka North and KwaDabeka area. The main refuse collection points also need to be fenced or secured. East. Possibility of working with local SME enterprises as contractors needs to be Description : This intervention involves establishing pedestrian pathways to the explored. two pedestrian walkways that will be established across the MR577. This will facilitate internal connectivity and support regional connectivity. b) 2.C.2: Provide Emergency Services for all informal s ettlements Scale of impact of intervention: Township e) 1.B.5: Build Pedestrian sidewalks between Zazi Street through to New Location of intervention: KwaDabeka North, KwaDabeka Central, Clermont Germany Central, Clermont Emngeni. Scale of impact of intervention: Regional Description : A minimum level of emergency services should be provided to all Location of intervention: Clermont Central informal settlements as follows: Description : This intervention involves establishing pedestrian sidewalks from 1. Stand pipes for access to water Zazi Street through to New Germany. The overwhelming bulk of residents 2. Concreted 1.2 metre wide path way with fire hydrant at every 300 metres connect with economic opportunities outside their neighbourhood and to decrease fire risk, improve fire fighting and allow for fire escape – this facilitating improved pedestrian movement will help integrate Zazi commercia l also serves as a pedestrian path areas and surrounding New Germany. 3. Prepaid electricity metres f) 1.B.6: Pedestrian Pathways to connect North Rd in Clermont Emngeni 4. Com munal sanitation interventions including long term maintenance to Existing Sports Complex 5. Lighting. Scale of impact of intervention: Precinct 6. Skips or secure areas for the collection of trash in informal areas. Location of intervention: Clermont Emngeni 7. Prioritise retreat of informal housing from flood risk areas and steep Description : This intervention invo lves establishing pedestrian pathways that embankments to increase safety levels. allow residents to walk from North Rd direct to the Sports Complex in the precinct. c) 2.C. 3: Improved maintenance and enforcement regarding water and sanitation Scale of impact of intervention: Township 9.2 Strategy Two: Reduce time and effort in meeting basic Location of intervention: All Precincts Description : Response time for the repair of water leaks requires improvement needs and services (Vitality) and monitoring and prev ention of illegal sewerage connection into the storm water systems is required. 9.2.1 Focus C) Improve Basic Services a) 2.C.1: Incr ease refuse removal and street sweeping services Scale of impact of intervention: Township Location of intervention: All precincts
Clermont/KwaDabeka Urban Regeneration Plan – Final Development Framework October 2010 10
9.2.2 Focus D) Protect, rehabilitate and Enhance Environmental e) 2.D.5: Propagate Medicinal Plants Services Scale of impact of intervention: Precincts Location of intervention: KwaDabeka East and Clermont Emngeni a) 2.D.1: Protect DMOSS and associated drainage lines from Description : Propagate medicinal plants with in the ripari an / scarp forests along Development the Aller River, and grassland along the Umngeni River, to provide a sustainable Scale of impact of intervention: Township source of medicinal plants and potential income generating opportunities. Location of intervention: All Precincts Description : DMOSS and the associated drainage lines should be protected from f) 2.D.5: Assess Sustainability of a Fish Farm development to reduce flooding risk and storm water damage of life and Scale of impact of intervention: Precinct property, and to protect the remaining biodiversity. Location of intervention: KwaDabeka East Description : Assess the sustainability of Establishing a commercial fish farm b) 2.D.2: Promote Planting of Indigenous Trees enterprise at disused Waste Water Treatment Works near Node in KwaDabeka D, Scale of impact of intervention: Precinct creating employment opportunities, a potential source of income, and supporting Location of intervention: Clermont Central and Clermont Emngeni sustainable livelihoods. Description : There are few locally indigenous trees in the Clermont area and planting of suitable indigenous tre es will enhance the sense of place, and biodiversity of the area. 9.3 Strategy Three: Establishing a sense of ownership, c) 2.D.3: Protect Umngeni River Grasslands Lands territoriality, pride and dignity (Sense) Scale of impact of intervention: Precinct Location of intervention: KwaDabeka North 9.3.1 Focus E) Establish and enhance Imageability and Legibility Description : These grasslands have been identified as ha ving a high conservation value, and should therefore be protected from physical development. The area a) 3.E.1: NEW GREEN / RECREATIONAL NODE: Esta blish a new node at can however be used for controlled grazing and propagation of medicinal plants. intersection with MR577 in KwaDabeka D Scale of impact of intervention: Precinct d) 2.D.4: Assess the sustainability of establishing an Eco - Location of intervention: KwaDabeka East and KwaDabeka North Tourism/Environmental Education Centre Description : The establishment of an intersection with MR577 creates an Scale of impact of intervention: Precinct opportunity to devel op a new node in the area. Key features of this node should Location of intervention: KwaDabeka East include: Description : There is an opportunity to establish an Eco-Tourism/Environmental 1. The creation of an access point to tourist and recreational opportunities Education Centre linked to the Node in KwaDabeka D. This could includ e a picnic within the DMOSS system. area and hub which offers active recreation opportunities, such as paddling, 2. The creation of an access point into the Cemetery in KwaDabeka North mountain bike trails, and guided walking trails and birding , into the open space 3. Safe pedestrian walk-ways and facilities areas along the Aller and Umngeni Rivers southwards. The possibility of linking 4. Public transport facilities the centre to a nursery facility could also be investigated.
Clermont/KwaDabeka Urban Regeneration Plan – Final Development Framework October 2010 11
5. Application of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) c) 3.E.3: EXISTING GREEN / RECREATIONAL NODE: Enhance Stadium principles Node 6. Public spaces should be developed that allow for informal trading. Scale of impact of intervention: Precinct 7. Landscaping with suitable indigenous plants. Location of intervention: Clermont Central Description : A new soccer stadium is currently being constructed as a training b) 3.E.2: EXI STING URBAN NODE: Enhance Zazi Street Node venue for the World Cup 2010. The following should be addressed to enhance the node: Scale of impact of intervention: Precinct 1. The creation of a pedestrian link with Krause Rd leading to Zazi Street Location of intervention: Clermont Central Description : Zazi Street is an important existing node in Clermont Central. The 2. Application of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) following should be addressed to enhance the node: principles 1. The creation of a pedestrian link with Krause Rd leading to the Stadium 3. Lan dscaping with suitable indigenous plants. Precinct. 4. Regular street sweeping of the node 2. The creation of a pedestrian link from Zazi Street to New Germany 5. Densification and intensification of uses in the node 3. Urban upgrades around the new Taxi Rank to improve its performance 4. Landscaping with suitable indigenous plants. d) 3.E.4: EXISTING GREEN / RECREATIONAL NODE: Enhance Amphitheatre Node 5. Application of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles Scale of impact of intervention: Precinct Location of intervention: KwaDabeka Central 6. Redesign of the pension payout point to better enable informal trading at Description : The historic amphitheatre is an important land mark in KwaDabeka that part of Zazi Street. Central. The following should be addressed to enhance the node: 7. Enhance Shepstone Road Entrance Corridor to Zazi Street from New 1. Create a new multi-purpose park around the amphitheatre, which is Germany: The entrance to the Zazi Street node from New Germany has landscaped wi th suitable indigenous plants. very poor waste collection, no pedestrian facilities and many unmanaged 2. Application of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) informal activities. The following should be addressed to further enhance principles the node: 3. Regular street sweeping of the node a. The creation of a safe pedestrian walk-ways. 4. Facilitating the creation of appropriate local forums to organise local b. Application of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design cultural/entertainment activities at the site. (CPTED) principles c. Creation of an avenue of trees along entrance corridor using e) 3.E.5: PRIMARY ROUTES: Establish KwaDabeka Spiral Rd Activity suitable indigenous species. Street d. Regular street sweeping and waste collection of the node Scale of impact of intervention: Township e. Redesign to a ccommodate and manage informal trade. Location of intervention: KwaDabeka Central and KwaDabeka East Description : Spiral Rd that links KK Hostel to the new intersection wi th the
MR577 in KwaDabeka D should be established as an important transport and
Clermont/KwaDabeka Urban Regeneration Plan – Final Development Framework October 2010 12 mixed use activity street once the MR577 is built. The following should be 4. Pedestrian walk-ways from the corridor to crossing points on the new addressed to establish the corridor: MR577 1. Establish safe pedestrian crossing points 5. Provide public transport facilities 2. Improve pedestrian si dewalks along the routes as well as pedestrian 6. Create forec ourt to the proposed new tourism office facilities where public facilities are located 7. Application of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) 3. Provide public transport facilities principles 4. Creation of an avenue of trees along Spiral Rd using suitable indigenous species to provide shade for pedestrians and to defin e the street. h) 3.E.8: EXISTING URBAN NODE: Redevelop whole neighbourhood in 5. Application of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) and around KK Hostel principles Scale of impact of intervention: KwaDabeka Central 6. Identification of land for Mixed Use Opportunity Location of intervention: KwaDabeka Central Description : Key activities in this regard are: f) 3.E.6: PRIMARY ROUTES: Establish Zazi Street to Stadium Precinct 1. De-institutionalise KK Hostel and physically integrate it into the Activity Street neighbourhood: KK Hostel is a significant landmark in KwaDabeka Central. Because of the current form of the hostel acts as a barrier that Scale of impact of intervention: Precinct divides the area and disrupts access of various social and economic Location of intervention: Clermont Central facilities. Key interventions for this activity are: Description : The road link from Zazi Street to the Stadium Precinct will become a a. De-commission perimeter access control and instead install significant street. The following should be addressed to establish the activity street: controls at building entrances. 1. Establish pedestrian walkway s along the entire street b. Extend the road network through KK Hostel (See Intervention 2. Include tree-planting and landscaping along the route with suitable 1.B.1) indigenous plants c. Improve landscape and upgrade pedestrian connectivity through 3. Application of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) the hostel complex to integrate with surrounding fabric and principles facilities d. Upgrade the KK Hostel hall to become a central facility for the g) 3.E.7: PRIMARY ROUTES : Enhance Zazi Street/North Road Activity area Street e. Landscape and upgrade the taxi rank and integrate with KK Hostel Scale of impact of intervention: Township f. Open up and upgrade the open space north of KK Hostel to act as Location of intervention: Clermont Central and KwaDabeka Central a recreational and sporting amenity for the community Description : Zazi Street/ North Rd is an existing well used activity street. The g. Apply Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design following should be addressed to enhance the street: 1. Establish safe pedestrian crossing points Principles. 2. Improve pedestrian walk-ways throughout 2. Create clear definition of public and private spaces 3. Include landscaping with suitable indigenous plants. 3. Bring all infrastructure with the neighbourhood up to a similar level
Clermont/KwaDabeka Urban Regeneration Plan – Final Development Framework October 2010 13
4. Rezone to General Residential or General Commercial l) 1.E.12: Maintain and Enhance Shembe Village 5. Create a strong local centre/s with a focus on the upgrade of the public Scale of impact of intervention: Township environment and public transport interchange Location of intervention: Clermont Central 6. Strengthen and build on the local transport stops Description : Upgrade the village as part of the historical fabric of the area with 7. Create additional residential capacity in the neighbourhood through potential for tourism attraction and or community service feature densification, infill and redevelopment 9.3.2 Focus F) Establish and Protect Territoriality and Identity 8. Upgrade existing social facility clusters and introduce additional compatible social uses a) 3.F.1: Encourage built form that contributes to street and 9. Landscape using suitable indigenous plants. neighbourhood identity and territ oriality Scale of impact of intervention: Township Location of intervention: Township i) 3.E.9: LANDMARKS: Assess feasibility of reviving and restoring Hindu Description : Throughout the study area an emphasis needs to be placed on Temple creating and maintaining neighbourhood identity as well as clearly defining public Scale of impact of intervention: Precinct and private spaces. Priority should be given to achieving this within projects Location of intervention: KwaDabeka Central located on activity streets and in and nodes. Description: This historic Hindu temple is one of the oldest temples in Durban. It could be promoted as a potential tourist tourism attraction. The feasibility of either reviving active use of the temple or converting the temple to a tourism 9.4 Strategy Four: Making space for lifestyle needs and product should be assessed. growth (Fit) j) 3.E.10: LANDMARKS: Maintain and Enhance Cemetery 9.4.1 Focus G) Increase supply of functional Public Space Scale of impact of intervention: Precinct Location of intervention: KwaDabeka North a) 4.G.1: Increase supply of local parks and play spaces Description : This cemetery is an important land mark that serves the broad area. Scale of impact of intervention: Township The public access points to the cemetery should be enhanced through Location of intervention: Township appropriate landscaping and the use of lighting. Could also be linked to tourism Description : There is a severe shortage of local level parks and play spaces and as strategies related to historical role of the area. a result much play takes place on streets. Play spaces should be identified, k) 3.E.11: LANDMARKS: Maintain and Enhance St John’s Church developed and maintained on a regular basis for all precincts. Scale of impact of intervention: Precinct b) 4.G.2: Create space for informal trade at all major public transport Location of intervention: Clermont Emngeni nodes Description : Pedestrian and parking facilities at the Church complex should be Scale of impact of intervention: Township enhanced. Use of the area as a celebratory space and a tourism landmark should Location of intervention: Township be encouraged. The public acces s points around the Church should be enhanced with landscaping and lighting.
Clermont/KwaDabeka Urban Regeneration Plan – Final Development Framework October 2010 14
Description : Spaces th at facilitate and enhance informal trade activities and Location of intervention: Clermont Central – See Precinct Map for Exact Spatial public transport nodes should be created and maintained. Location. Description : There is an opportunity to promote high -density rental c) 4.G.3: Ensure adequate public space on Hilltown Rd accommodation in many parts of Clermont Central. Key activities in this regard Scale of impact of intervention: KwaDabeka Central are: Location of intervention: Precinct 1. Introduce separate and multi meter systems on single properties. Description : The development of an intersection with the MR577 on Hilltown Rd 2. Rezone to general residential or genera l commercial will increase pedestrian and vehicle movement on Hilltown Rd. A range of 3. Establishing letting association with expert board to monitor and public spaces to accommodate this increased usage should be established. facilitate performance 4. Facilitate greater interaction between financiers, property agents and 9.4.2 Focus H) Increase and improv e Economic Spaces lands-owners a) 4.H.1: Zone for Economic Activities in KwaDabeka Central 5. Promote greater vibrancy in local housing market Scale of impact of intervention: KwaDabeka Central Location of intervention: Precinct Description : The establishment of the link between the MR577 and the b) 4.I.2: Introduce m edium – rise residential-commercial on street KwaDabeka Town centre is going to increase traffic and usage of KwaDabeka between KK Hostel and the Stadium Node Town Centre. This should be reinforced and encouraged by amending the zoning Scale of impact of intervention: Clermont Central and KwaDabeka Central in and around the town centre to promote further economic activities. Location of intervention: Clermont Central and KwaDabeka Central Description : Key activities in t his regard are: b) 4.H.2: Zone for Agriculture and Market Gardening 1. Densify and intensify uses around the new stadium – create a local node Scale of impact of intervention: KwaDabeka North (See Intervention 3.E.3). Location of intervention: Precinct 2. Rezone to General Residential to General Commercial Description : Floodplains along Umgeni River to the north and east of formal 3. Attend to the legibility of the link, particularly as it makes the transition housing in KwaDabeka north provide an appropriate opportunity for establishing from KwaDabeka to Clermont market gardens and/or medi cinal plant nurseries. However, water quality in 4. Ensure that the traffic link to MR577 is simple and direct Umgeni River is generally poor and would require filtration through bio -filter if it is to be used for urban agriculture. Harvested products can potentially be sold at c) 4.I.3: Maximise the use of the ultra -low density suburbs via the Node in KwaDabeka D. densification / urban agriculture Scale of impact of intervention: Precinct Location of intervention: KwaDabeka North a nd KwaDabeka East - See Concept 9.4.3 Focus I) Inc rease and enhance Housing Choice Precinct Maps for exact spatial location. Description : These areas should be assessed to understand which use or a) 4.I.1: Encourage full development of properties for high -density rental combination of uses will support the lifestyle choices and aspirations of the accommodation people in the area. Design resp onses and support systems around this Scale of impact of intervention: Precinct assessment. Residents should be encouraged and supported in establishing small Clermont/KwaDabeka Urban Regeneration Plan – Final Development Framework October 2010 15 vegetable gardens to sustain their livelihoods and potentially provide source of Description : Training in sports administration should be made available to serve income. the new Stadium Sports Node.
d) 5.K.4: Community Representation Training 9.5 Strategy Five: People Development and Involveme nt Scale of impact of intervention: Township (Control) Location of intervention: Study Area Description : Local stakeholders need to be empowered to engage with 9.5.1 Focus J) Enhance Coordination and Cooperation between development and to be able to negotiate around development issues. Stakeholder Groups e) 5.K.5: Create links with New Germany Industrial Park and Pinetown See Section on Error! Reference source not found. Error! Reference source not Commercial Centre found. . Scale of impact of intervention: Township Location of intervention: Study Area 9.5.2 Focus K) Build Human Capacity Description : An institutional link should be created between the New Germany Indu strial Park and local stakeholders because of the economic importance of a) 5.K.1: Match local training to required skills New Germany to the area. This could be initiated through a specific pilot project Scale of impact of intervention: Township and then developed further. Location of intervention: Study Area Description : There are local training opportunities in the area, however these f) 5.K.6: Environmental Management Training opportunities are not well matched with the skills that are required to take up Scale of impact of intervention: Township jobs in t he nearby commercial and industrial areas. A skills audit should be Location of intervention: Study Area undertaken and appropriate changes should be made to the training offerings of Description : A basic environmental management course should be developed the local FET College. Relationships between the proposed ESC and the FET need and provided to municipal staff involved in the study area so as to increase levels to be built. Local employers in Pinetown and New Germany need a voice on the of environmental awareness. FET governance structure. b) 5.K.2: Small Business Training Scale of impact of intervention: Township Location of intervention: Study Area Description : Training for small business establishment and developme nt should be made available. c) 5.K.3: Sports Administration Training Scale of impact of intervention: Township Location of intervention: Study Area
Clermont/KwaDabeka Urban Regeneration Plan – Final Development Framework October 2010 16
10 Concept Precinct Plans
Figure 4: Precinct Concept - Clermont Central
Clermont/KwaDabeka Urban Regeneration Plan – Final Development Framework October 2010 17
Figure 5: Precinct Concept - Clermont Emngeni
Clermont/KwaDabeka Urban Regeneration Plan – Final Development Framework October 2010 18
Figure 6: Precinct Concept - KwaDabeka Central
Clermont/KwaDabeka Urban Regeneration Plan – Final Development Framework October 2010 19
Figure 7: Precinct Concept - KwaDabeka North & East
Clermont/KwaDabeka Urban Regeneration Plan – Final Development Framework October 2010 20
Figure 8: Precinct Concept - Portion Berkshire Downs
Clermont/KwaDabeka Urban Regeneration Plan – Final Development Framework October 2010 21