• Dense housing in mega-projects and mixed-use catalysts
Three mega projects (Inyanginga, Greater Mpumalanga and Avoca North) are still under evaluation by the national department of Human Settlements.
The approval of the 5 mega projects mentioned above will enable further progress in creating integrated, mixed use, mixed typology projects in Cornubia, Avoca, Amaoti, Inner City, Mpumalanga, Umlazi, and the INK region.
• Close-out of historic projects via the Title Deeds Restoration Program
A priority of national, provincial and local government, the title deeds restoration programme will be accelerated. Land legal issues, township establishment, infrastructure handover, and retrofit of infrastructure are key components of this programme and must be done before title deeds can be issued.
Significant strides have already been made in this programme. 642 tile deeds have been issued by the Deeds Office during 2016/17, and 462 issued to beneficiaries.
• Expansion of Social Housing
Potential projects, encompassing both affordable rental and gap housing have been identified in the PINK area. These are currently in planning and could deliver up to 1000 new housing opportunities in the Bridge City area.
Several buildings in the Inner City have been identified as possible locations for new Social Housing projects. Feasibility studies are underway. Preliminary estimates are that 1960 new social housing units can be developed in buildings which are currently being poorly managed and maintained.