| Question | Answer | Description | Datasource and Evidence | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Is there evidence that projects have been prioritized in other marginalized residential areas (not identified as informal settlements)? | Partial Evidence | Metros should have a strategy of development in other marginalized areas, as these are often areas of informal infill development, including backyards |
IDP 2020/21, MSDF 2017/18 - 2020/21 | Support given to integration zones generally includes poor and marginalized communities |
| Is there an indication that priority informal settlement upgrading projects are located in the city's urban network strategy? | Partial Evidence | It is important that informal settlements benefit from the renewed focus on infrastructure expenditure in the urban network. |
IDP 2020/21, MSDF 2017/18 - 2020/21 | Prime Investment Corridor and Integration Zones |
| Is there evidence that the majority of priority informal settlement upgrading projects are located in the urban network? | Partial Evidence | The extent to which prioritised projects are included in the urban network. |
IDP 2020/21, MSDF 2017/18 - 2020/21 | No clear evidence |
| Does the city council have a land release strategy in place? Or is there a strategy being compiled? | Strong Evidence | An overarching strategy for land acquisition and release for housing and informal settlements indicates forward planning |
IDP 2020/21, MSDF 2017/18 - 2020/21 | Land release identified as key priority area under the District Development Model |
| What are the components of the land release strategy? | No Evidence | Each city should indicate what measures it is taking towards realising the land strategy. |
IDP 2020/21, MSDF 2017/18 - 2020/21 | No strategy mentioned |
| Is there a clear indication that the city government has adopted a land strategy with regards to informal settlements? | Partial Evidence | Even though the city government might have a land strategy, it might not benefit informal settlement residents. |
IDP 2020/21, MSDF 2017/18 - 2020/21 | Municipal Land Invasion Policy |
| Have risks of unlawful land occupations been identified? | Partial Evidence | Risks of unlawful land occupations often times justify anti-poor policies |
IDP 2020/21, MSDF 2017/18 - 2020/21 | High risk |
| What is the nature of the land strategy with regards to informal settlement upgrading? | Partial Evidence | Is the land strategy preventative or enabling in nature? |
IDP 2020/21, MSDF 2017/18 - 2020/21 | Preventative towards land occupation |
| Has a department / service provided been identified to take responsibility of the strategy? | Partial Evidence | Institutional capacity is needed to manage the land strategy. |
IDP 2020/21, MSDF 2017/18 - 2020/21 | Department of Human Settlements |