WHAT IS THE KAROO REGIONAL SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK?
The Karoo Region is a unique and awe-inspiring ecological, physical, social, cultural, and economic phenomenon stretching over four provinces in the South African landscape. The Karoo Regional Spatial Development Framework (RSDF) aims to apply regional-scale thinking, conceptualisation and planning to the region in order to: (1) harness the full development potential of the region in a sustainable and transformative way, and (2) address the shared, large-scale regional challenges, such as climate change, poverty, inequality, and unequal access to, and participation in the economy.
CURRENT PHASE
PHASE 4:
Spatial Proposals and Implementation Framework
Phase 4 focusses on the development of (1) a regional development vision, (2) regional development concepts, (3) development objectives and strategies, and (4) the overall RSDF map. The Implementation Framework tied to the Spatial Proposals will focus on (1) investment and (2) institutional issues.
Deliverables:
Spatial Proposals, Implementation Framework and Marketing MaterialDeliverables & Timeframe:
Regional development vision, concepts, objectives, strategies and overall RSDF map and sub-regional maps. Implementation Framework and Marketing Material.
Timeframe: Six months
LATEST NEWS
Colloquia 3 Information Available
Colloquium 3.1 ‘Planning coordination and the Karoo RSDF, with specific reference to the District Development Model’ will be held on 12 February 2021.
For more information, please click here
Latest News: Karoo RSDF Draft Regional Situational Analysis and Synthesis Report
The following documents have been published for comment:
- Karoo RSDF Draft Regional Situational Analysis: Click here to access
- Karoo RSDF Draft Regional Synthesis Report: Click here to access
The Karoo community is requested to submit any comments via the website ‘Contact‘ page form or email info@karoo.co.za before 6 January 2021.
Latest News: Karoo RSDF Survey
As part of the Karoo Regional Spatial Development Framework process we are conducting a short online survey to get some ‘closer to the ground’ information and perceptions about the towns of the Karoo Region, to supplement the data-based analysis conducted up to this point in the project.
The survey can be completed on your smart phone, tablet or computer.
The closing date is 6 January 2021.
To complete the survey Click Here
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