Description: The Transformation Zone As per the Spatial Development Framework 2040 (2024). This is a layer of areas where investment is prioritised for future urban intensification and growth, as they have the capacity to trigger positive effects on a metropolitan scale. Layer fields include the Inner City, TOD/SAF Corridors, Soweto, Randburg or Tambo Corridors, and the Mining Belt.
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Description: Polygon GIS feature class of Industrial Nodes, per the Spatial Development Framework 2040 (2024). Industrial Nodes are competitive new or existing locations of industrial land use activities. These are areas identified aim is to: promote the successful development of Johannesburg’s economic base. ensuring that industrial land is maximised for its highest and best use. focus on future job creation and diversification. direct manufacturing, warehousing, or other industrial activities so that these sectors may flourish and create jobs and income for residents.
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Description: Polygon GIS feature class of the eight Development Nodes and Zones identified by the Spatial Development Framework 2040, approved on November 27, 2024. this spatial layer contains a hierarchy of development zones in the City, as defined through the nodal review urban potential modelling process, namely the the Inner City Node, Metropolitan Nodes, Regional Nodes, General Urban Zone, Local Economic Development Zone, Sub-Urban Zone, Peri-Urban/Agricultural Zone, and the area beyond the Urban Development Boundary. The development guidelines outline is provided in the fields of this data, and further details can be found in the Nodal Review Policy. These nodes and zones aim to guide infrastructure investment and land-use decisions and facilitate the densification and diversification of land uses at various scales over time.
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Description: Polygon GIS feature class of Nodal Review Density, as per the Spatial Development Framework 2040 (2024) and the Nodal Review Policy. This dataset shows the proposed densities across the City per the Nodal Review and SDF 2040 (2024). This density index is based on the urban potential of areas' local access to amenities, including schooling, parks, public transit, healthcare, and areas where the city is investing.
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Description: Economic Nodes of the City of Johannesburg as per the Spatial Development Framework 2040 (2024) identified for infrastructure investment and promoting intensification and densification. The City’s Economic Development Strategy proposes five main economic interventions to achieve faster economic growth, higher city revenues and economic transformation: Improved service delivery for business by doing the basics right. Creation of priority economic zones. Creation of business clusters in priority sectors and areas. Fast-tracking decision-making for large, job-creating investments. Establish SMME hubs.
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Description: Polygon feature of Randburg-OR Tambo Corridor 500 metre buffure zone, as per the Spatial Development Framework (SDF) 2040 (2024). The proposed location for the transit-oriented mixed-use development corridor along the Randburg – OR Tambo Corridor, which runs from Randburg through Sandton, Alexandra, Linbro Park and Modderfontein towards the aerotropolis around OR Tambo Airport.
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Description: Polygon Feature class of the Southern Farms & Zanspruit Urban Development Framework (UDF) boundaries, as per the Spatial Development Framework 2040 (2024), representing the Urban Development Boundary Amendment. The Southern Farms Urban Design Framework's approval by the council on 26 August 2021 gave effect to the amendment of the UDB in this SDF review process. The documentation relating to this approval, including the UDF itself, is available at www.bit.ly/cojcitywide under the SDF 2040.
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Description: The Restructuring Zone highlights a strategically located site for social housing, as per the approved SDF 2040 (2024). This polygon encompasses the areas included in the list of areas gazetted by the National Department of Human Settlements for Johannesburg and all areas identified in the Nodal Review policy that show significant potential for housing densification, such as the Inner-City Nodes, Metropolitan Nodes, Regional Nodes, and the General Urban Zone. In order to receive a subsidy for development, the property in question must be in a restructuring zone gazetted by the National Department of Human Settlements.
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Description: Polygon GIS feature class of potential Infill Areas in Johannesburg identified by the Spatial Development Framework (SDF) 2040 (2024) policy outside redefined nodal boundaries from the Nodal Review. No potential infill area will be released for development unless there is an approved development framework for the area that incorporates the following elements: Spatial plan that addresses the requirements of the SDF and conforms to the development principles of a compact and integrated urban form. Clearly specified outcomes of the development and the related targets. Infrastructure planning and costing must be represented in an implementation programme that indicates the project's total cost (including bulk services costs) and the proposed phasing of the development. The city's total financial commitment must be disclosed. Any commencement of development will be subject to the inclusion of the associated capital investment requirements in the approved three-year budget Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) of the City. A land release strategy will be linked to phases based on the logical and cost-effective infrastructure provision. New phases for development in the infill zone will only be released once 80% of the preceding phase has been developed.
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Description: Polygon GIS feature class of marginalised areas identified by the Spatial Development Framework (SDF) 2040 (2024) in which the intent is not increase capacity for expansion but rather to create liveable and sustainable human settlements. These areas are remote and disconnected, where a large proportion of the population resides but lack the qualities of sustainable and liveable neighbourhoods. Their location and surrounding suburban layout provide opportunities for enhanced connectivity and functionality at the local level. The SDF recommends that investments in these areas should prioritise addressing inequalities and fostering local compact development. The marginalised areas fall into three distinct categories. Category 1: These are typically areas that are relatively well-located within the broader urban context despite their marginalised classification (i.e., the broader Ivory Park area, which includes Ebony Park, Kaalfontein and Rabie Ridge). This category displays the following characteristics: Good regional transport connections. Relatively close to large-scale economic centres. Interconnected to the urban continuum. Centrally located within the broader city region. Category 2: These areas are primarily located on the western suburban fringe, such as Diepsloot, Zandspruit, and informal settlements near Lanseria Airport and Kya Sand. This category exhibits the following characteristics: Fragmented suburban structure. Variable degrees of connectivity at local and regional scales. Located some distance from economic centres but within range to access opportunities daily. Category 3: These peripheral areas, primarily located in the south of Soweto, are distanced from any significant economic centres in the city. They include locations such as Orange Farm, Lehae, Poortjie, and informal settlements in the surrounding areas. This category exhibits the following characteristics: Highly fragmented suburban structure Poor connectivity to urban centres – limited transport options. Long distance from economic centres. Low interdependence and functional coherence with any urban centre in the city. Absence of principal or secondary metropolitan sub-centres in the surrounding region. Very low economic base.
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Description: A Polygon GIS feature class for the Urban Development Boundary (UDB) 2024, as outlined by the Spatial Development Framework (SDF) 2040 policy. This layer encompasses an area beyond the UDB where the city’s footprint expansion and sprawl-related infrastructure costs (both capital and operational) are limited by the City. The aim is to protect and manage ecological resources, food production, low-intensity social services and amenities, agricultural-related investment, leisure and tourism, and green energy initiatives. Development outside the UDB will be evaluated based on compliance with the land use criteria stipulated in the SDF 2040 (2024).
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Description: Polygon GIS feature class of the Greater Lanseria Masterplan” (GLMP), as outlined in the Spatial Development Framework 2040 (2024). The Greater Lanseria Masterplan becomes part of the SDF, adhering to all land use requirements (heritage, environment, etc.), as well as the stipulations of SPLUMA, consistent with all land use policies considered as part of this SDF. Applications will be supported provided that bulk infrastructure is available through funding mechanisms linked to the plan and that infrastructure is budgeted for. This does not refer to bulk infrastructure that would enable single developments to occur but rather to the bulk infrastructure necessary to realise a holistic vision for Lanseria (as detailed in the master plan).
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Description: Polygon GIS feature of 5 Priority Housing Development Areas (PHDAs) identified by the Johannesburg Human Settlement Strategy 2019, where the City will prioritise housing investment. The map indicates five areas, of which 4 are aligned with the Spatial Development Framework.
Copyright Text: City of Johannesburg, Department of Human Settlement, Human Settlement Strategy 2019