LIRA 2030 AFRICA: Advancing the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goal 11 in Africa

STATUS: Current
PROJECT LEADER:Van der Bergh, GM (Mr Gray), Turok, IN (Prof. Ivan), Visagie, JP (Dr Justin)
OTHER TEAM MEMBERS: Booysen, AS (Ms Denise)
DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBLE: Equitable Education and Economies (IED)

Abstract

The core project goal is to evaluate methods for upgrading the physical form of dense informal settlements in ways which enhance their social and economic role to the community and within the city. Practically, this involves unlocking land and repurposing the built-environment for holistic social and economic goals.