JCE Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Central Area Meeting.

1. ETHEKWINI MUNICIPALITY , DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA.
EXPLORING OTHERWHERE
Jonathan Edkins
CITY ARCHITECT

2. `
GLOBAL CONTEXT
DURBAN

3. SHIFTING FOCUS
Durban

4. ]
AFRICAN OCEAN RIM
AFRICAN
HEARTLAND
IMPACT & INFLUENCE

5. A H W A R S A L A L A H R A S
M A S Q A T K A R R A C H I
K U T J A R A D J A S I N G A P O R E D J A K A R T A
GATEWAY PORT
P O R T S U D A N
M O M B A S A J I D D A H
M O G D I S C I O
D A R E S S A L A M
M A P U T O
P O R T S U E Z
B O M B A Y J A F F N A
C A L C U T T A R A G O O N M A D R A S A K Y A B
P O R T T I M O R D A R W I N P O R T H E D L A N D P E R T H
A L B A N Y P E N O N G M E L B O U R N E S YD N E Y

6. GLOBAL CONTEXT / LOCAL CITY
UNIQUE MIX & CHARACTER
A CITY ON THE EDGE ………..

7. rapidly changing

8. WARM SUB-TROPICAL COASTAL CITY
MULTIPLI-CITY
OCEAN EDGE

9. PORTAL GATEWAY

10. PORTAL GATEWAY PERIPHERY EDGE

11. PORTAL GATEWAY PERIPHERY EDGE COMMERCE TRADE

12. PORTAL GATEWAY PERIPHERY EDGE COMMERCE TRADE BAY HARBOUR

13. PORTAL GATEWAY PERIPHERY EDGE COMMERCE TRADE BAY HARBOUR TOURISTS BEACH

14. WARM SUB-TROPICAL COASTAL CITY
MULTIPLI_CITY
URBAN EDGE

15. WATERFRONT CITY

16. WATERFRONT CITY FORMAL INFORMAL

17. WATERFRONT CITY FORMAL INFORMAL URBAN WEAVE

18. WATERFRONT CITY FORMAL INFORMAL URBAN WEAVE FLOWS CURRENTS

19. WATERFRONT CITY FORMAL INFORMAL URBAN WEAVE FLOWS CURRENTS RESOURCE NATURE

20. WARM SUB-TROPICAL COASTAL CITY
MULTIPLI_CITY
INNER CITY

21. VIBRANT CROWDED

22. VIBRANT CROWDED SUBSISTENCE CULTURE

23. VIBRANT CROWDED SUBSISTENCE CULTURE TRADE NETWORKS

24. VIBRANT CROWDED SUBSISTENCE CULTURE TRADE NETWORKS MEDICINE MUTI

25. VIBRANT CROWDED SUBSISTENCE CULTURE TRADE NETWORKS MEDICINE MUTI IMPORT / EXPORT

26. MULTIPLI_CITY
COHESION

27. EXPRESSION

28. EXPRESSION IDENTITY

29. EXPRESSION IDENTITY INTENSITY

30. EXPRESSION IDENTITE INTENSITE DIFFERENCE

31. EXPRESSION IDENTITE INTENSITY DIFFERENCE CONTRAST

32. FEEDBACK & UPDATE :
- URBAN
DEVELOPMENT
- URBAN
MANAGEMENT
- UIA DURBAN 2014
- URBAN LEGACY

33. BEAUTIFUL CITY /
SUSTAINABLE
FUTURE?
- sprawl
- climate change
- poverty gap
- resource depletion
- energy costs
- water supply
- land shortage
-movement systems
-- asset deterioration
-- Urban Management
- On the Edge ……….

34. Response
• CUSTODIANSHIP
Planning ahead
• STEWARDSHIP
Taking responsibility for asset management
• REGENERATION
Bold projects with an eye on the future
•
TOWARDS SOCIAL COHESION
BUILDING RESILIENCE ……BUILDING PEOPLE…………
BUILDING THE CITY.

35. PLANNING & CUSTODIANSHIP
Densification Plans and Neighbourhood Node Development
Source : Framework Planning – Elizabeth Dubbeld

36. Densification Plans
Dense Mixed Use Corridors
Integrated Rapid Public
Transport Network
(IRPTN)
One of the critical tools for
guiding urban densification
IRPTN Trunk Route
(Black = Road, Orange = Rail)
Urban Centre - Residential
PLANNING & CUSTODIANSHIP

37. PLANNING & CUSTODIANSHIP
AREA BASED MANAGEMENT & URBAN ZONES

38. STEWARDSHIP
Topical priorities within the inner city
Asset Management
Need for support for PEOPLE in the CBD
Informal and Formal Business Generation
Incentives for new investment in CBD Property
Dispelling Perceptions of Crime and Grime
Applying strategies for Densification
Facilitating increased mixed use developments,
Proactively supporting residential development
Support for integrated precinct management
Improved Access and Walkability
A vibrant “Quality Living Environment”

39. Institutional Response
Priority Zones Pilot Project
Integrated Infrastructure Asset Management
PZAM Rollout
UIPs / SRAs / CIDs
Urban Management Zones
Urban Renewal Committee
AREA BASED MANAGEMENT
City Development Agency ?

40. Urban Development & Regeneration : Urban Management
Inner City Degradation 2007
Littering Control

41. A better future
becomes possible
if it opens ways to
use the potential
for change still
existing in the
spare capacity and
the good will of
people with hope.
Professor Jose Forjaz Durban 2007

42. A PASSIONATE TALE : CITY ARCHITECTS eTHEKWINI MUNCIPALITY
INTERACTION
SUSTAINABILITY
policy context of integrated
development planning:
Municipal Structures Act 17, 1998
White Paper on Local Government, 1998
Municipal Systems Act, 2000
INNER CITY DRIVERS : TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE ACCOUNTABILITY

43. Beatrice called
everyone together
Something had to be done....

44. SUSTAINABILITY FOCUS

45. WORKING TOGETHER

46. WORKING TOGETHER

47. Priority Zones Urban Management Pilot Project
ACCORDING TO PLAN | CITY ARCHITECTS eTHEKWINI MUNCIPALITY
Integration
Integrated Management ( Design,
Develop & Maintenance)
Well designed environment which
supports all stakeholders
Programmed & proactive
Clean & safe
Urban Design & Development
Integrated Urban Management
Messy, dirty & unsafe
Status quo assessment
Operational Management
A Great City
Experience
memorable experience
enjoyable experience
pleasant experience
•An integrated urban management system is emerging
•Line function relationships are being positively developed
•Social issues are being addressed
•Implementation projects are being supported
•Urban development principles are being enhanced
•A clean, secure and visually attractive environment is being sustained

49. ACCORDING TO PLAN | CITY ARCHITECTS eTHEKWINI MUNCIPALITY
SUCCESSES - 2012
DURBAN IDENTITY : UD FRAMEWORK 2010
Tollgate Bridge
CLEANER ENVIRONMENT
On a sustained basis
SAFER ENVIRONMENT
& Improved security coordination
CAPITAL ASSETS PROTECTED &
MAINTAINED
ENGAGING WITH & ON SOCIAL
ISSUES
PUBLIC UTILISING PUBLIC
SPACES AGAIN
IMPROVED TRADING
ENVIRONMENT
Clean and safe to walk around
ATTRACT PUBLIC AND TOURISTS
BACK TO THE CBD
Strategic value of ICCD

50. A PASSIONATE TALE : CITY ARCHITECTS eTHEKWINI MUNCIPALITY
PZ INTRO

51. A PASSIONATE TALE : CITY ARCHITECTS eTHEKWINI MUNCIPALITY
INTERVENTION

52. A PASSIONATE TALE : CITY ARCHITECTS eTHEKWINI MUNCIPALITY
INTERACTION

53. A PASSIONATE TALE : CITY ARCHITECTS eTHEKWINI MUNCIPALITY
OWNERSHIP

54. Urban Development & Regeneration Priority Zones Pilot Intervention
Inner City Improvements 2012 : Inside Priority Zone
Before / After

55. Priority ACCORDING TO Zones PLAN | CITY ARCHITECTS Urban eTHEKWINI Management MUNCIPALITY
Pilot Project
IMAGES

56. Urban Development & Regeneration Priority Zones Pilot Intervention
Inner City Degradation 2012 : Outside Priority Zone

57. RATIONALISATION AND ROLLOUT
Urban Management
URBAN MANAGEMENT ZONES
CLEAN MY CITY CAMPAIGN
AREA BASED MANAGEMENT
PRIVATE / PUBLIC COOPERATION

58. The idea
grew!
A PASSIONATE TALE : CITY ARCHITECTS eTHEKWINI MUNCIPALITY
INTERACTION

59. REGENERATION
Urban Development , Architecture & Renewal
Precedent in Pilot Projects

60. REGENERATION
Urban Development , Architecture & Renewal
2010 SOCCER WORLD CUP
COP 17 CONGRESS

61. BEACHFRONT REVITALISATION PROGREMME

62. Key Proposals
A North- South link Green
Infrastructure
Develop a major east- west boulevard
and spine of pedestrian and public
transport- orientated, civic and
commercial activity (consolidating
intervention)
A ‘Continuous Water Front Link’
Sports Park
Back of Beach Regeneration
Batho Pele Corridor
River Town Development
Centrum Site Development
Warwick Regeneration
Bluff Headland Heritage Park
Multiple use Inter-connected

63. CITY ARCHITECTS I Public Realm : Tourism & Events
 Pedestrian Way Finding Signage
People-Mover Bus Shelter
proactively design, procure, manage, maintain & develop
the City’s buildings and urban landscape.
Information Kiosk s

64. Urban Development & Regeneration : Accessibility
INITIATIVES TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY
Infrastructure for non-motorised transport

65. CITY ARCHITECTS I Public Realm : Route Brochures & Maps
proactively design, procure, manage, maintain & develop
the City’s buildings and urban landscape.

66. City Regeneration Strategy
SUSTAINABLE FUTURE?
- sprawl
- climate change
- poverty gap
- resource depletion
- energy costs
- water supply
- land shortage
- movement systems
- capital flight
- skills migration
RESPONSE / GAP
- Densification & Regeneration
- Climate impact Adaption & Mitigation
- Social Regeneration & Job Creation
- Economic investment platform
- Reduced travel, energy alternatives
- Technology & waste reduction
- Densification & consolidation
- IRPTN, bicycles, Walkable City
- Confidence Building
- Nurturing City of Opportunity

67. Regeneration
• Impossible without Social Cohesion;
• Build Social Capital – first;
• Unite behind shared Vision;
• Continuous renewal of intra-connected unity;
• Joint Efforts;
• Build the City together.

68. Key Elements
• Mixed-Use Dominance ; eg. Shop Houses;
• Creative Arts Villages & Localised Markets;
• Urban Management;
• Planned recreational and ecological precincts;
• Walkable City:
• Heritage & Character;
• Destinations;
• Events;
• Safe 24 hour City;
• Ecologically sensitive & appropriate development.

69. Pre-Conditions
• Poor & Rich must share the same space
• Accessible and Attractive Core
• Balance Formal & Informal Economies
• Protect the Central Asset
• Densification and Mixed Use
• Planned Infrastructure and Social Services
• Various Housing Typologies
• Properly performing Public Space
• Build upon Cultural Heritage
• Development responsive to Environment

70. The ABC…To Transforming Our Inner City
• A Agreeing on the Inner City Vision
• B Building the Inner City Structure & Management System &
Institutional Responses
• C Catalytic Projects :
 Free Web Access throughout the Inner City
 Create an Artists Village as a pioneer community
 Properties for strategic city development
 Regenerate residential & commercial stock in “Old Durban”
 Consolidate the Government Services Campus
 Establish labour intensive work streams in infrastructure & FM
 Green City roll-out, walkability, cycling, green roofs , mini parks, street parks
 Alive with Public Transport - Awake Durban Project
 eThekwini Carnival
Active …Beautiful … Clean

71. BRIDGING DIVIDES – CATALYTIC INTERVENTIONS

72. Develop RiverTown

73. Develop Pixley Ramblas

74. Batho Pele Corridor - Municipal Office Accommodation Plan

75. Batho Pele Corridor
Several current major projects sited
within the inner city support the
consolidation of a municipal precinct.
These include:
•Centrum Library and Museum
development
•IRPTN / Rail Station development
New ETA Office / development
•New Council chamber development
• Old Ford Municipal Campus

77. Urban Development , Architecture & Regeneration
New Public Library _ Centrum Context
urban proposal
• existing sub-areas of distinct character to be
identified and intensified
• missed opportunity plots to be targeted for
precinct development
• opportunity to establish the centrum as an
urban park edged with development
macro context

78. Urban Development , Architecture & Regeneration
New Public Library _ Green Design

79. Library on the Centrum Site

80. INITIATIVES TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY
Green Building | Waterwise devices_ Offices and Customer Centre for EWS
City Architects
Urban Development, Architecture & Regeneration

81. INITIATIVES TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY
Precinct Renewal_ Design proposal for urban agriculture in parks
City Architects
Urban Development, Architecture & Regeneration

83. pop-up parks
durban
the best kept secret
artspace
dakgznsa
woza enanda
markets of warwick i heart market
spiga
little gujerat
buds on the bay
roll out the green carpet
mobile

84. UIA DURBAN 2014
4065 delegates
139 exhibitors
60 meetings / workshops
300 paper sessions
54 parallel projects
10 keynote addresses
R137m local economic benefit

94. UIA DURBAN 2014 - LEGACY
FOCUS ON RESILIENCE, ECOLOGY AND VALUES,
AND PEOPLE AT THE CENTRE O F DEVELOPMENT
GLOBAL RECOGNITION FOR EXCELLENCE
ACTIVATED ZONES (WARWICK, RIVERTOWN, PIXLEY KA SEME)
POCKET PARKS AND PUBLIC ART
OPEN ARCHITECTURE INITIATIVE
RENEWED IMPETUS FOR THE INNER CITY AND ARCHITECTURE
PLANTING SEEDS FOR A CHANGED ENVIRONMENT

95. BROCHURE SERIES: Outline of Themes
ART AND DECO Ι HINDU TEMPLES Ι MOSQUES Ι INDIGENOUS ARCHITECTURE Ι VICTORIAN & EDWARDIAN
ΙMODERNISM Ι CROFTON & BENJAMIN Ι CHURCHES Ι LATE MODERNISM Ι CONTEMPORARY Ι MARKETS

96. POCKET PARKS
play
learning
public space

97. north
centre
south

98. micheal
mhlangeni

100. urban pocket parks
urban management zone
sustainability
innovation and technology
shepstonestreet
community
food gardening
market road
urban art garden
community steps
traditional food garden
zero scaping
red square
architecture otherwhere
public activation
ski jump
medicinal . indigenous
flashplant
pop-up parks
mobile interventions
pop up pocket parks

101. rivertown
shepstoneslices
cool runningsfood garden
recycle centre
and amphitheatre
public plaza
umthombo
community garden
shepstone road
active park

102. umtchoommmbuonity food garden
safe space. drop-in centre

104. warwickmarket street
urban art park

105. warwick ski-jump

106. warwick ski-jump
medicinal and indigenous plant installation
nomad tent housing nursery staff
training and education
seed distribution
wrapped column root mural wall medicinal plants and information
recycled sculpture bollard seats
flashplant
instant greening
relocate signage

107. wrapped column
root mural wall
flashplant
instant greening

108. red square
photography

109. red square public activation
photo collage
scaffold towers
architecture otherwhere
africa
photo rooms
greetings from…..
architecture otherwhere
red square lounge

110. play park
the cocoon
street blocks mobile
the tree

111. Parallel Proposal

112. SKI JUMP
SKI JUMP

120. RED SQUARE

128. Current Activities :
Residential (Flats)
UNISA
Clothing Factory Shop
Automotive Services
Medical Centre
Interior Design decorating
Religious Place of Worship
IT Centre
Surf Shop
Cartage and Warehousing
Fishing, Diving and Hiking
Arms, Ammunition,
Firearm Academy
Tab Gold: Horse Racing
Bank
Paint store
SAPS
Parks Depot
2013

129. 129

131. John Milne Street should be 3.5m wide to limit
on-street parking
2 Vehicle Movement Patterns
131

132. 1948
Beer Halls - 1909
• Initially brewing and selling beer had provided a
number of black people with an income.
• Although the Native Brewing Act 1908 prohibited
the production beer; illegal brewing continued.
• In terms of the Native Beer Act,municipalities in
Natal were given the sole right to brew and sell
beer within their boundaries.
• Beer-halls first opened in 1909 and were funded
through the revenue of the municipality
• Tensions between the authorities and the local
communities grew until 17 June 1959 when a
group of women led by Florence Mkhize and
Dorothy Nyembe forced their way inside the beer
hall in Cato Manor beat the patrons,set fire to the
place and defiled vats of beer.

133. 1
2
3
4
7
5
6
6
6
Existing Beer Hall as Technical Centre - 1994
Current Accommodation:
1. D.A.G. store and restore
2. L.H.M. offices & store
3. Plant room
4. General store
5. Wood work room
6. Stores & staff amenities
7. Parking & loading area
8. Existing enclosed Milne
drain
8
• Architecture : Union period: 1910-61,
functional style
• 2 rectangular halls
• Municipal beerhall: 1914-1968
• (1908 Native Beer Act)
• Panel beating shop- 1993
• Saved from demolition by Durban Art
Gallery
• 1994: conversion to technical centre

167. Pixley Ramblas

174. MAIN ISSUES EXPRESSED
• Better Safety in the Area
• Solutions for street children
• Solution with Prostitutes
• Cleaner Streets
• More Activities for Youth
• More Activity in the Road

175. GENERAL ISSUE FROM SURVEY
• Lack of Parking created an issue for businesses
• Most enjoyed the Activations but would have
liked more at different times of the day
• Most of the activity generated more people in
the evening
• The delay in execution of the project diluted
the experience
• The most mentioned facility that is lacking
from the area are retail/ clothing shops

192. Webs of connection

193. A CITY ON THE EDGE –
OTHERWHERE