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Portfolio of Services The wide range of expertise in the group arises from the historical involvement of its members in the government, financial and private sectors. As a result, the portfolio of services that the Group provides is comprehensive and includes: Strategic and Integrated Development Planning Guidelines for the strategic and integrated development of planning areas are formulated on behalf of and in collaboration with provincial, metropolitan and local authorities and include determining the nature, intensity and arrangement of land uses with due consideration to socio-economic factors, transport matters and development priorities in a humane and environmentally sustainable manner. Urban Development New towns and urban areas for all income groups are planned and designed in close collaboration with affected communities and projects are co-ordinated to proclamation and the installation of the required infrastructure. Acquisition of Land Use Rights and Rezoning New or amended land use rights are acquired through applications for rezoning and planning consent and other procedures in terms of relevant legislation. Subdivision and Consolidation of Land Applications are undertaken for the subdivision and consolidation of urban and farmland. Town Planning / Land Use Management Statutory land use management schemes or town planning schemes and other regulatory mechanisms for the zoning, control and management of land uses are prepared and reviewed on behalf of metropolitan and local municipalities. Urban Renewal and Design Frameworks Problems associated with urbanisation are solved by means of research and modern planning techniques and entail upgrading areas of urban decay and the planning of new land uses through effective consultation with interested and affected parties.
The development potential of a particular property is investigated and a report submitted in which the client is advised regarding planning procedures, environmental requirements and time and cost implications of implementing alternative development proposals.
Corporate clients with extended property portfolios are assisted in analysing their portfolios in respect of development potential and restrictions, minimizing taxes and tailoring zoning provisions to suit specific requirements. These datasets are electronically stored and regularly updated.
The planning of new roads and other transportation infrastructure and the revision and upgrading of existing infrastructure is undertaken in collaboration with transportation engineers to properly integrate land use planning of properties affected by such projects. Site Planning In implementing a development proposal, a site development plan is prepared in collaboration with other members of the professional team. Resort and Eco-Tourism Planning Private and public resorts and Eco-tourism facilities are planned which involves an environmental assessment of the development potential of the particular property or area, the design of the resort layout and the acquisition of land use rights in terms of ruling legislation. These projects include game lodges, fresh and salt water marinas and general leisure resorts. Project Facilitation Effective public participation during the planning of a project is a critical pre-requisite to achieving legitimacy and transparency in the approach to the project. The planner is usually required to act as a facilitator to ensure that the process is not unduly delayed. Advocacy Planning Town planning applications frequently attract objections or representations from affected parties and, as a result, the town planner is required to represent the clients' interests at a town planning or appeal hearing scheduled for this purpose. Environmental Management and Impact Assessment In collaboration with other members of multi-disciplinary teams, the group offers a co-ordinating service in formulating environmental management frameworks (EMF), conducting impact assessments (EIA/SEA) and preparing environmental management plans (EMP). Electronic Mapping and Draughting Accurate mapping and draughting is offered in conjunction with and in support of the planning and environmental services. Community Projects The group is also involved in community orientated projects such as arts and crafts projects, schools, relocations, land reform projects and the like on behalf of government and private institutions.
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