Metros should have a strategy of development in other marginalized areas, as these are often areas of informal infill development, including backyards

It is important that informal settlements benefit from the renewed focus on infrastructure expenditure in the urban network.

The extent to which prioritised projects are included in the urban network.

An overarching strategy for land acquisition and release for housing and informal settlements indicates forward planning

Each city should indicate what measures it is taking towards realising the land strategy.

Even though the city government might have a land strategy, it might not benefit informal settlement residents.

Risks of unlawful land occupations often times justify anti-poor policies

Is the land strategy preventative or enabling in nature?

Institutional capacity is needed to manage the land strategy.