| 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 2022 - 2026 (2024/25 review) | |
| 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 2022 - 2026 (2024/25 review) | |
| 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 2022 - 2026 (2024/25 review) | |
| 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 2022 - 2026 (2024/25 review) | |
| What are the components of the land release strategy? | Partial Evidence | Each city should indicate what measures it is taking towards realising the land strategy. |
IDP 2022 - 2026 (2024/25 review) | |
| 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. |
Previous data collection: IDP 2021/22 - 2023/24 | |
| Have risks of unlawful land occupations been identified? | Partial Evidence | Risks of unlawful land occupations often times justify anti-poor policies |
IDP 2022 - 2026 | |
| 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? |
Previous data collection: IDP 2021/22 - 2023/24 | |
| Has a department / service provided been identified to take responsibility of the strategy? | Partial Evidence | Institutional capacity is needed to manage the land strategy. |
Previous data collection: IDP 2021/22 - 2023/24 |