| 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/ BEPP 2019/20 | The NMBM undertook, through the CSP, a Housing Strategy Review, to prioritize delivery of high density housing within UNS priority areas. |
| Is there an indication that priority informal settlement upgrading projects are located in the city's urban network strategy? | Strong Evidence | It is important that informal settlements benefit from the renewed focus on infrastructure expenditure in the urban network. |
IDP/ BEPP 2019/20 | Informal Settlements Upgrading Plan |
| Is there evidence that the majority of priority informal settlement upgrading projects are located in the urban network? | Strong Evidence | The extent to which prioritised projects are included in the urban network. |
IDP/ BEPP 2019/20 | Urban Network Strategy maps indicate that them majority of prioritised projects are included in the urban network. |
| 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/ BEPP 2019/20 | A draft Nelson Mandela Bay Municipal Land Strategy exists for the assembly and release of land |
| What are the components of the land release strategy? | Strong Evidence | Each city should indicate what measures it is taking towards realising the land strategy. |
IDP/ BEPP 2019/20 | Land release for informal settlement upgrading and housing |
| 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/ BEPP 2019/20 | "Facilitate the development of socio-economic facilities and amenities in various areas, in particular less privileged areas of the metro" |
| Have risks of unlawful land occupations been identified? | Partial Evidence | Risks of unlawful land occupations often times justify anti-poor policies |
IDP/ BEPP 2019/20 | Yes, a high risk of land invasion has been identified |
| What is the nature of the land strategy with regards to informal settlement upgrading? | Strong Evidence | Is the land strategy preventative or enabling in nature? |
IDP/ BEPP 2019/20 | Forward planning, land use planning and enforcement, land procurement, in-situ upgrading |
| 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/ BEPP 2019/20 | Metro Police |