| Question | Answer | Description | Datasource and Evidence | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Is there an indication that priority informal settlement upgrading projects are located in the city's urban network strategy? | Strong Evidence | It is important that informal settlements benefit from the renewed focus on infrastucture expenditure in the urban network. |
IDP/ BEPP 2019/20 review | There are a number of ISU projects that fall under in the Urban Network Strategy priorities for 2019/2020. |
| Has a department / service provider been identified to take responsibility of the strategy? | Partial Evidence | Institutional capacity is needed to manage the land strategy. |
BEPP 2019/20 review | Metro Police |
| Have risks of land invasions been identified? | Partial Evidence | Even though the city government might have a land strategy, it might not benefit informal settlement residents. |
BEPP 2019/20 review | Yes, a high risk of land invasion has been identified |
| Does the city council have a land release strategy in place? Or is there a strategy being compiled? | Partial Evidence | An overarching strategy for land acquisition and release for housing and informal settlements indicates forward planning. |
BEPP 2019/20 review; NMA Human Settlements Plan 2012 | A Draft Nelson Mandela Bay Municipal Land Strategy exists for the assembly and release of land. This is undergoing a prolonged approval processes as evident in previous strategic documents - which calls into question the extent that this is a priority. |
| What are the components of the land release strategy? | Partial Evidence | Each city should indicate what measures it is taking towards realising the land strategy. |
IDP/ BEPP 2019/20 review | Land Identification Authorisation for land release Method of release Conditions of disposal |
| What is the nature of the land strategy with regards to informal settlement upgrading? | Strong Evidence | Is the land strategy reventative or enabling in nature? |
BEPP 2019/20 review | Forward planning, land use planning and enforcement, land procurement, in-situ upgrading |
| Is there evidence that the majority of priority informal settlement upgrading projects are located in the urban network? | Strong Evidence | The extent to which prioritised projects are included in the urban network. |
IDP/ BEPP 2019/20 review | Urban planning diagrams provided suggest evidence of inclusion in the urban network of a few priority projects. Further evidence is shown in Growth Area Budget Allocations. |
| Is there a clear indication that the city government has adopted a land strategy with regards to informal settlements? | Partial Evidence | Even though the city government might have a land strategy, it might not benefit informal settlement residents. |
BEPP 2019/20 review; NMA Human Settlements Plan 2012 | Limited mention of a land strategy focused on informal settlements. The metro is aiming to facilitate the development of socio-economic facilities and amenities in various areas, which includes less privileged areas. |