Publications
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Developing a Public Transport Investment Assessment Framework
The South African Cities Network (SACN) commissioned a study to create a public transport investment assessment framework that encompasses broader built environment objectives. These objectives were taken from the South African policies,
From Housing to Human Settlements
This publication explores the housing and human settlements context in South Africa and the particular challenges and opportunities that will affect the delivery of sustainable human settlements (SHS). This will be informed by an
How to Make Cities Safer
In partnership with the South African Cities Network (SACN) and the Department of Cooperative Governance (DCoG), the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) organised a study tour to these countries, so officials
The State of Expanded Public Works Programmes in South African Cities 2013-2014
This report is the latest in the State of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) reports produced periodically by the SACN. These reports reflect on how the SACN member cities have performed and map out challenges experienced and
Modelling Energy Efficiency Potential in Municipal Operations of the SACN Member Cities
This is a summary report of the study commissioned by the South African Cities Network (SACN) to establish the energy savings potential that can be realised from energy efficiency (EE) interventions in municipal facilities and operations
Urban Shelter: Citizen Rights – Understanding the role of cities
This document is an attempt to reflect on the experience of metro municipalities with regard to urban shelter rights. It poses some recommendations to address the current challenges faced by
Understanding Housing Markets in South Africa: Expanding Affordable Housing Market opportunities
The South African Cities Network (SACN) partnered with the Centre for Affordable Housing Finance (CAHF) to develop affordable housing profiles for each of its nine member cities. The intention of these profiles is to assist both the public
Migration, Mobility and Urban Vulnerabilities: Implications for Urban Governance in South Africa
This research report explores the challenges and opportunities associated with migration and mobility into and within South African cities and associated implications for urban governance. The research team consolidated existing research
A Guideline for the Development of a Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory for Municipalities
For proper measurement and management of local government’s impacts on climate change and to develop an effective mitigation strategy, a Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Inventory (GHGEI) should be developed. In essence a GHGEI is a
State of Waste Management in Cities 2013 – 2014
This project report provides the status of waste management in cities, using the 2011/2012 financial year data as a baseline to inform the 2016 State of Cities Report on waste
A Case for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
The paper focuses on renewable energy and energy efficiency within South African municipalities. The SACN intends to use this input into the chapter on energy for the upcoming publication on the State of City Finances, 2015. This Paper is
A Case for Municipal Solid Waste Management
This is a technical Paper focusing on Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) management in the context of its contribution and financial implication to cities’ transition to the green economy through this sector. The South African Cities Network
Towards a New Growth Path in Africa: A Study of National Urban Policy Responses to Urbanisation
This paper is a comparative study of four African countries, to understand the policy approaches established to manage rapid urbanisation and urban development. In addition, the national urban policies (NUPs) from two developed countries
Outside the Core: Towards an Understanding of Intermediate Cities in South Africa
Further research was undertaken to deepen the understanding of intermediate cities in South Africa, using a set of key policy questions. The project was motivated by the need to understand intermediate cities in relation to the different
Know Your Block Toolkit: Work to Make a Great Place
This publication is the result of a collaboration between the South African Planning Institute (SAPI) and South African Cities Network (SACN) in preparation for the Planning Africa 2014 Conference held in Durban on 19–21 October