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Contents
Introduction Strategic planning Enhancement of the built and natural landscape Arts, culture and heritage Environmental best practices Community participation and empowerment Healthy lifestyles

Introduction
Link between people & ecosystems Poverty alleviation conservation & sustainable use of natural resources Combine ecosystem management & socio-economic objectives Restoring natural systems Social, cultural & environmental enrichment Servitude challenges
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Klipriver / Klipspruit Rehabilitation Project

4 km river that connects historical land spots Moroka, Thokoza & Kliptown

STRATEGIC INSTITUTIONAL PLANS VISION ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR VISION

COJ VISION

CITY PARKS VISION

OPEN SPACE MASTERPLAN

GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT 2040 STRATEGY

INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLAN

MAYORAL PRIORITIES
GDS
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. PROACTIVE ABSORPTION OF THE POOR BALANCED & SHARED GROWTH FACILITATED SOCIAL MOBILITY INNOVATIVE GOVERNANCE SOLUTIONS SUSTAINABILITY & ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE SETTLEMENT RE-STRUCTURING

CITY PARKS STRATEGY

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ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR PLAN
Preserve citys urban forest Enhance ecological systems Retain & conserve citys open space network Preserve sensitive habitats and biodiversity

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

CITY MANAGERS SCORECARD

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Enhancement of the natural and built landscape

Prioritized rivers that bisect Soweto Water act Functional ecosystem Control reed beds, alien vegetation and conservation areas Rehabilitate degraded portions of the river system Social & economic opportunities

Dhlamini Regional Park

Kliptown Regional Park

Enhancement of the natural and built landscape

River Challenges

Enhancement of the natural and built landscape

Enhancement of the natural and built landscape

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Enhancement of the natural and built landscape

Universal access playgrounds

Interactive water features

Sports practice areas

Fitness trail / walkway

Park furniture

Energy efficient

History

Natural resources

Design Elements

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Arts, culture and heritage

State of the environment Eco-parks Value of life History Freedom Charter Our heritage Well being of society & environment

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Arts, culture and heritage

Historical values The Freedom Movement Cover & mobility Open church sanctuaries & baptisms Enoch Sontonga

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Arts, culture and heritage

Heritage National consciousness Forges national unity & identity Engenders spirit of patriotism Symbol of the people

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Environmental best practices

Mines dumps, Slime dams

Flow regime

Urban, industrial, domestic & agricultural land use activities

Water quality Levels Catchment Status

Pollution, waste disposal, heavy metals

Impacts

Vandalism

Levels

Illegal discharge & leaks

Functionality
Reed beds

Loss of biodiversity

Floods
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Environmental best practices

Re-establish biodiversity Restoring eco balance Taking the river to the people

Energy efficient

Community education

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Community participation and empowerment

Job creation Soweto political & social history Ecological based tourism Wetland reserves, hiking trails, bird watching unique Soweto experiences Use local knowledge & people 86 jobs local contractor & EPWP

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Community participation and empowerment

Achievements short term jobs Skills development SMMEs & emerging contractors Maximize budget Community consultation, participation civic pride & ownership

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Healthy Lifestyles
Leisure opportunities Health, physical, emotional & social growth & development Green gyms, sports fields, play equipment, heritage hiking trails

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Fighting for the environment, remembering our past, restoring our future

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Thank You

Johannesburg City Parks www.jhbcityparks.com jcp@jhbcityparks.com +27 11 712 6600 @JoburgParks

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