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IUDF

The Integrated Urban Development Framework

The Integrated Urban Development Framework (IUDF) is a policy initiative of the Government of South Africa, coordinated by the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA). The IUDF seeks to foster a shared understanding across government and society about how best to manage urbanisation and achieve the goals of economic development, job creation and improved living conditions for our people.

COGTA’s vision is to build a functional and developmental local government system that delivers on its Constitutional and legislative mandates within a system of cooperative governance.

The IUDF vision

Importantly, this vision for South Africa’s urban areas recognises that the country has different types of cities and towns, which have different roles and requirements. As such, the vision has to be interpreted and pursued in differentiated and locally relevant ways.

The 9 levers of the IUDF

LEVER ONE

Integrated spatial Planning

Cities and towns that are spatially organised to guide investments that promote integrated social and economic development, resulting in a sustainable quality of life for all citizens.

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LEVER TWO

Integrated transport and mobility

Cities and towns where people can walk, cycle and use different transport modes to easily access economic opportunities, education institutions, health facilities and places of recreation.

LEVER THREE

Integrated sustainable human settlements

Cities and towns that are spatially equal, integrated and multi-functional in which settlements are well-connected to essential and social services, as well as to areas of work opportunities.

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LEVER FOUR

Integrated urban infrastructure

Cities and towns that have transitioned from traditional approaches to resource efficient infrastructure systems which provide for both universal access and more inclusive economic growth.

LEVER FIVE

Efficient land governance and management

Cities and towns that grow through investments in land and property, providing income for municipalities that allow further investments in infrastructure and services, resulting in inclusive, multi-functional urban spaces.

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LEVER SIX

Inclusive economic development

Cities and towns that are dynamic and efficient, foster entrepreneurialism and innovation, sustain livelihoods, enable economic growth, and generate the tax base needed to sustain and expand public services and amenities.

LEVER SEVEN

Empowered active communities

Cities and towns that are home to socially and culturally diverse citizens, who are actively involved in city life and committed to making South Africa work.

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LEVER EIGHT

Effective urban governance

Cities and towns that have the necessary institutional, fiscal and planning capabilities to build inclusive, resilient and liveable urban spaces.

LEVER NINE

Sustainable finances

Cities and towns are supported by a fiscal framework that acknowledges the development potential and pressures of urban spaces, manage their finances effectively and efficiently, are able to access the necessary resources and partnerships for inclusive urban growth.

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The 9 levers of the IUDF

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LEVER ONE

Integrated spatial Planning

Cities and towns that are spatially organised to guide investments that promote integrated social and economic development, resulting in a sustainable quality of life for all citizens.

2

LEVER TWO

Integrated transport and mobility

Cities and towns where people can walk, cycle and use different transport modes to easily access economic opportunities, education institutions, health facilities and places of recreation.

3

LEVER THREE

Integrated sustainable human settlements

Cities and towns that are spatially equal, integrated and multi-functional in which settlements are well-connected to essential and social services, as well as to areas of work opportunities.

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LEVER FOUR

Integrated urban infrastructure

Cities and towns that have transitioned from traditional approaches to resource efficient infrastructure systems which provide for both universal access and more inclusive economic growth.

5

LEVER FIVE

Efficient land governance and management

Cities and towns that grow through investments in land and property, providing income for municipalities that allow further investments in infrastructure and services, resulting in inclusive, multi-functional urban spaces.

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LEVER SIX

Inclusive economic development

Cities and towns that are dynamic and efficient, foster entrepreneurialism and innovation, sustain livelihoods, enable economic growth, and generate the tax base needed to sustain and expand public services and amenities.

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LEVER SEVEN

Empowered active communities

Cities and towns that are home to socially and culturally diverse citizens, who are actively involved in city life and committed to making South Africa work.

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LEVER EIGHT

Effective urban governance

Cities and towns that have the necessary institutional, fiscal and planning capabilities to build inclusive, resilient and liveable urban spaces.

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LEVER NINE

Sustainable finances

Cities and towns are supported by a fiscal framework that acknowledges the development potential and pressures of urban spaces, manage their finances effectively and efficiently, are able to access the necessary resources and partnerships for inclusive urban growth.

The IUDF strategic goals

To achieve the IUDF’s transformative vision, four overall strategic goals are introduced.

Access

To ensure people have access to social and economic services, opportunities and choices.

Growth

To harness urban dynamism for inclusive, sustainable economic growth and development.

Governance

To enhance the capacity of the state and its citizens to work together to achieve social integration.

Spatial Transformation

To forge new spatial forms in settlement, transport, social and economic areas.
These goals inform the priority objectives of the nine levers.
These partners have been supporting the IUDF:
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