Research and information sharing on population movements and migration at a district and local level; Research into settlement dynamics, change trends and needs of communities in urbanising settlement environments; Identify those settlements, focus areas and centres showing signs of economic growth or development decline, conduct research into such development dynamics and devise measures to maximise opportunities and development potential; Research into settlement densities and desirable density guidelines managing edges. Rural Development Programmes Institute a programme focusing on improving access to land for development, particularly for women; Obtain mapping of agro ecological areas, in order to define and conserve natural resource areas for food security; and Integrate Area Based Plans proposals into the Spatial Development Framework with priority land acquisition areas and focus areas. HOUSING /SUSTAINABLE HUMAN SETTLEMENTS Amathole District Municipality plays a role with regard to housing development or sustainable human settlements development in our area, as outlined in the ADM Housing Strategy (IDP Sector Plan) adopted in 2007 and reviewed annually as part of the IDP review process. ADM Housing strategy inherits its main focus from the aspirations rooted in the Freedom Charter and has shifted its focus from Housing delivery to provision of Sustainable Human Settlements. This Plan therefore clearly mentions that a key development issue identified during the IDP processes is also “housing development”, which was listed as one of the most important issues for the District Municipality to address. Thus in 2005, the ADM Housing Development Strategy was conceived and adopted in June that year. The Plan has been reviewed each subsequent year. The Housing Development Strategy is a chapter of the Municipalities Integrated Development plan (IDP), in line with the legislative compliances. Furthermore, the strategy outlines ADM’s role in the Housing development is as enshrined in various legislative and policy framework. The following are detailed relevant laws and policies applicable to the housing service delivery arena: AN OVERVIEW OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF SUSTAINABLE HUMAN SETTLEMENTS The Comprehensive Plan, introduced in September 2004, represents Government’s ten year housing programme. The overall goal is to address the housing needs of the people, within the context of broader socio-economic needs resulting in sustainable human settlements.
Research and information sharing on population movements and migration at a district and local level; Research into settlement dynamics, change trends and needs of communities in urbanising settlement environments; Identify those settlements, focus areas and centres showing signs of economic growth or development decline, conduct research into such development dynamics and devise measures to maximise opportunities and development potential; Research into settlement densities and desirable density guidelines managing edges. Rural Development Programmes Institute a programme focusing on improving access to land for development, particularly for women; Obtain mapping of agro ecological areas, in order to define and conserve natural resource areas for food security; and Integrate Area Based Plans proposals into the Spatial Development Framework with priority land acquisition areas and focus areas. HOUSING /SUSTAINABLE HUMAN SETTLEMENTS Amathole District Municipality plays a role with regard to housing development or sustainable human settlements development in our area, as outlined in the ADM Housing Strategy (IDP Sector Plan) adopted in 2007 and reviewed annually as part of the IDP review process. ADM Housing strategy inherits its main focus from the aspirations rooted in the Freedom Charter and has shifted its focus from Housing delivery to provision of Sustainable Human Settlements. This Plan therefore clearly mentions that a key development issue identified during the IDP processes is also “housing development”, which was listed as one of the most important issues for the District Municipality to address. Thus in 2005, the ADM Housing Development Strategy was conceived and adopted in June that year. The Plan has been reviewed each subsequent year. The Housing Development Strategy is a chapter of the Municipalities Integrated Development plan (IDP), in line with the legislative compliances. Furthermore, the strategy outlines ADM’s role in the Housing development is as enshrined in various legislative and policy framework. The following are detailed relevant laws and policies applicable to the housing service delivery arena: AN OVERVIEW OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF SUSTAINABLE HUMAN SETTLEMENTS The Comprehensive Plan, introduced in September 2004, represents Government’s ten year housing programme. The overall goal is to address the housing needs of the people, within the context of broader socio-economic needs resulting in sustainable human settlements.