Table Of ContentEvolving Public Space in
South Africa
Evolving Public Space in South Africa discusses the transformation of
public space highlighted in the country. Drawing on examples from major
cities, the author demonstrates that these spaces are not only becoming
wasted space, but are also adapting and evolving to accommodate new
users and uses in various parts of the city. This process of evolution tends
to challenge the more traditional visions and general global views of declin-
ing public space in cities and argues that it rather resembles the resilience
of these spaces and the potential for regeneration through continuously
emerging and mutating forms, functions and meanings.
Including over 20 black-and-white images, this book would be beneficial
to academics and students of urban planning and design and those inter-
ested in the regeneration of cities.
Karina Landman is Associate Professor in the Department of Town and
Regional Planning, University of Pretoria. Her current research interests
relate to public space, spatial transformation, sustainable neighbourhoods
and urban resilience. She holds a degree in Architecture from the University
of the Free State and a Master’s in Urban Design and City Planning from
the University of Cape Town, both in South Africa; she also holds a PhD
from Newcastle University in the UK.
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Evolving Public Space in South Africa
Towards Regenerative Space in the Post-Apartheid City
Karina Landman
Evolving Public Space
in South Africa
Towards Regenerative Space
in the Post-Apartheid City
Karina Landman
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Names: Landman, Karina, 1972- author.
Title: Evolving public space in South Africa : towards regenerative
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imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, an Informa Business, 2019. |
Series: Routledge research in planning and urban design | Includes
bibliographical references and index.
Identifiers: LCCN 2018032473 | ISBN 9780815355687 (hbk) |
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Subjects: LCSH: Public spaces—South Africa. |
Urbanization—South Africa.
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Contents
List of figures vi
List of tables viii
List of abbreviations ix
Acknowledgements xi
1 Introduction 1
2 Existing space 15
3 Need and idea 37
4 Form and function 72
5 Meaning and response 111
6 Production and management 142
7 Resilient and regenerative public space 160
8 Conclusion 182
Index 189
Figures
3.1 Vandalism in the Pienaarspoort Park in Mamelodi,
City of Tshwane. 42
3.2 The Nelson Mandela statue that towers over the middle
terrace in front of the Union Buildings symbolises
the democratic era. 46
3.3 Statues of Marthinus and Andries Pretorius and
Chief Tshwane on Pretorius Square, representing the
changing identity and messages of the city over time. 47
3.4 Large stones from all nine provinces in South Africa are
used to symbolise unity in Freedom Park. 48
3.5 A view of one of the water features in the Green Point
Park in Cape Town with Signal Hill in the background. 61
3.6 Duncan Yard, Hatfield, Pretoria, has been transformed
to reflect an old, traditional European village. 63
4.1 Lush vegetation and well-maintained paths and
furniture offer a high-quality environment in
Jan Cilliers Park, Pretoria. 78
4.2 Innovative and creative furniture in the
Olievenhuis Park, Bloemfontein. 79
4.3 The plan and view of the Kalafong Fitness Park
indicate the irregular shape and landscaping inside. 81
4.4 Luscious vegetation alongside the Apies River,
which flows through the National Zoological Garden
of South Africa in Pretoria. 86
4.5 Sammy Marks Square in Pretoria with people sitting
on the stair of the tower. 90
4.6 Plan and view of the central axis within the
Solomon Mahlangu Square in Mamelodi, City of Tshwane. 92
4.7 The central ‘plaza’ in the Irene Village Mall catering
for various activities. 95
4.8 View of the V&A Waterfront illustrating the nature of the
open space in front of the main shopping centre. 96
4.9 View of the golf course in Silver Lakes Estate. 100
List of figures vii
4.10 St George’s Mall in Cape Town with good landscaping,
vegetation, lighting and paved walkways. 105
4.11 Informal traders located along Helen Joseph Street. 106
5.1 The fences around Solomon Mahlangu and
Lilian Ngoyi Squares. 123
5.2 Temporary stalls erected in the Woodlands Boulevard Plaza. 125
7.1 A representation of changes and movement in Church
Square through the adaptive cycle, with key events and
changes being indicated. 173
8.1 Changing public space in South Africa. 184
8.2 Framework of changing and evolving public space. 187
Tables
1 Principles for spatial resilience of public space 171
Abbreviations
ANC African National Congress
ARC Association of Residential Communities
BRT Bus Rapid Transport
CAS Complex adaptive system
CBD Central business district
CBO Community-based organisation
CCTV Closed-circuit television
CID City Improvement District
CJP Central Johannesburg Partnership
CLO Community Liaison Officer
COSATO Coalition of South African Trade Unions
CPF Community Policing Forum
CPTED Crime Prevention through Environmental Design
DA Democratic Alliance
DPW Department of Public Works
EFF Economic Freedom Fighters
EPWP Expanded Public Works Program
FOTP Friends of Tokoza Park
GPO Growing Park Organisation
HOA Homeowners’ association
ICT Information and communication technology
IDC Industrial Development Corporation
IDP Integrated Development Plan
IPCC Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
JDA Johannesburg Development Agency
JNF Jewish National Fund
JMPD Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department
JPZ Johannesburg Parks and Zoo
MBDA Mandela Bay Development Agency
MOCAA Museum of Contemporary Art Africa
NDP National Development Plan
NDPG National Development Partnership Grant
NMBM Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality
