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1 City of Johannesburg Department: Development Planning And Urban Management Development Planning and Facilitation Marlboro Urban Development Framework: Discussion Document July 2007

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4 PART 1 - INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND Introduction Objectives and Structure Marlboro Context Policy Context Methodology Conclusion... 5 PART 2 - OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES Objectives National and Provincial Objectives City Objectives Gautrain Objectives Development Legislation and Policy Directives Development Facilitation Act, Act of 67 of Gauteng Planning and Development Act (Act 3 of 2003) Bulk Contributions Transportation Framework Parameters Legislative Framework White paper on National Transport Policy, 20 August National Land Transport Transition Act, Act of 22 of 2000 (NLTTA) Other Relevant Legislation Policy Parameters Latest Revision of Policy of Traffic Impact Assessments in Gauteng The Johannesburg Integrated Transport PLAN (ITP) Conclusion PART 3 - STRATEGIC ASSESSMENT Regional Role and Context Spatial Structure and Land Use Land Use Transportation The GRRL Marlboro Station Impact Area The GRRL Marlboro Station Impact Area Road Network Traffic Information Traffic Volumes Traffic Operations Traffic Volume Growth Rates The stabilisation of the City of Johannesburg Traffic Signal System Parking Public Transport Information The SPTN The Establishment of an Operating License Strategy (OLS) The Implementation of a Bus Rationalisation Plan (RATPLAN) The Development and Integration of Commuter Rail into the Transportation System The Introduction of an Integrated Fares and Ticketing System The Development and Provision of Maps, Timetables and Passenger Information The Johannesburg Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) System The GRRL Feeder Distribution system Infrastructure Water and Sanitation Roads and Transportation PART 4 - KEY FINDINGS AND CHALLENGES

5 4.1 General Assessment Goals and Objectives PART 5 - DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK Introduction Urban Design Framework Principles and Standards A development concept and approach Transportation Framework General Framework Elements Reviewing Transport Impact of Development Reduction in Private Vehicle Trips Quantification of the Impact of Land Use on Transport Demand Reduction in parking Effect of Distance from Mode on Person Trip Assignment Components of the PTAL Method Advantages and Disadvantages Other Similar Models Applied Internationally Precinct Roads Masterplan Bulk contributions Purpose and Basic Content Relevance to Transportation UDF PART 6 IMPLEMENTATION Management Guidelines: Transportation Class 2 Road Class 3 Road Class 4 and 5 Roads Management Mechanism: Transportation Plan Stages of Developing a Travel Plan and its Content Performance Review and Indicators

6 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND PART 1 - INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND 1 1. Introduction The Marlboro Gautrain Rapid Rail Link (GRRL) Station is the only Johannesburg station that is not located in an already developed and established node. The station is therefore seen as a major catalyst for development in the area, development that will also benefit the Alexandra community. The development dynamics in the area is not only related to the station area and immediate surroundings, but also to the wider sub regional area. The current development frameworks that are under discussion comprise approximately..ha in extent and if the proposals are turned into reality, a whole new city will develop around the Marlboro Station area. The change will influence movement patterns, result in a major increase in population, new activities and land uses will be created and established and the environment will come under pressure, thus all these issues and dynamics that will have to be understood and carefully planned for. For this reason, the City s Development Planning and Facilitation directorate called for proposals in February 2007 to develop an Urban Development Framework for the Marlboro Station precinct. Due to the nature of the area, the study area boundary is indicated as basically the same as the Station Functional Area Guidelines March 2003 proposal. 2. Objectives and Structure The objective of the Marlboro Urban Development Framework (RUDF) is to provide a set of development principles and specific urban design and transportation guidelines for future development in Marlboro. The anticipated outcomes of the implementation of the framework are: 1

7 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND Meeting public sector policy outcomes Ensuring integrated and sustainable development Protecting and enhancing land value Providing certainty Improvements in pedestrian and vehicle movements Promoting the development of a compact, pedestrian friendly environment In order to deliver on the above, the document is structure in the following way: Identifying important policy directives and development needs Part 2 Assessing the status quo and development conditions in terms of policy directives and development needs Part 3 Identifying key issues that need to be address Part 4 Providing a framework with development principles Part 5 Implementation guidelines Part 6 3. Marlboro Context The Marlboro Station area is located along Marlboro Drive and between the intersection of Marlboro Drive and Northway and Marlboro Drive and the N3 highway. The immediate surroundings comprise in general of large tracks of vacant land to the north, established residential areas to the north west and west, the communities of Alexandra to the south and the Lindbro Commercial estate and small holdings to the north east and south east respectively. The area has been the topic of two previous spatial planning studies related to the GRRL project i.e. Station Functional Area Guidelines March 2003, and the Marlboro Station Opportunity Map, August Key vision components were identified in the Station Functional Area Guidelines and included: That the station area could be a major catalyst to unlock commercial development and opportunities within the Alexandra node. That a significant commercial node could be established at the intersection of the N3 highway and Marlboro drive. Residential development is an obvious need in the area but residential typologies should encourage high density and new urban forms. Important linkages ought to be created, especially north south. The vacant land is an important resource that should be optimally used. 2

8 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND Probably the biggest challenge is to envisage the future of the area, and what it could develop into and how it could look. It is interesting that if one look past the current appearance of the area that it is possible to fit another Rosebank on the 800m footprint radius or even large parts of Sandton. There is clearly potential for development and there is a clear policy framework that provides guidance for how development should occur in the City and they are guidelines on accessibility, densities, nodal development and sustainable development to mention a few. 4. Policy Context National, provincial and local policy is starting to highlight more compact, mix use developments at appropriate locations. As a principle, compact, mix use development was introduced in especially the Development Facilitation Act, The purpose of this section is not to identify all possible types of legislation and policies that will impact on the area, but rather to focus on current policy or strategy that relates more directly to urban development and investment. It will therefore specifically discuss the implications of the development of Marlboro in terms of the following: Development Facilitation Act (DFA) Gauteng Planning and Development Act Accelerated and Shared Growth South Africa (ASGISA) Relevant Transportation legislation The National Spatial Development Perspective (NSDP) The Gauteng Growth and Development Strategy (GGDS) Gauteng Spatial Development Perspective (GSDP) The City of Johannesburg s Growth and Development Strategy (GDS) and Integrated Development Plan (IDP) The City of Johannesburg s Spatial Development Framework (SDF) and Regional Spatial Development Frameworks (RSDFs) Gautrain objectives From the above the emphasis will be on the application of the City s nodal, density and transportation policy. 3

9 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND 5. Methodology The development of Marlboro does not occur in isolation. It is clear from the previous section that the area has an important role to play in ensuring that national, provincial and city policy is implemented so hat the planning and development response match the policy outcomes. The study approach followed is therefore based on an assessment of the local and regional contexts in terms of the policy. Legislative and Policy directives and imperatives Local Context Strategic Assessment Regional Context Match imperatives with assessment Frameworks Implementation Institutional and Management Interventions Development Interventions Monitoring 4

10 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND 6. Conclusion National, provincial and local policy is starting to highlight more compact, mix use developments at appropriate locations. As a principle, compact, mixed use development was introduced in especially the Development Facilitation Act, 1995 and will be the foundation for the Marlboro Urban Development Framework. There is an opportunity to use Marlboro as a showcase for implementation in terms of the City s policies as Marlboro more than ever complies with the policy requirements and the challenges is now how to implement and embed the policy intentions into the lives of communities. 5