Comprehensive Plan for the Development of Sustainable Human Settlements (Breaking New Ground)

Commonly known as "Breaking New Ground" (BNG), this policy introduced a shift from simply providing houses to developing integrated and sustainable human settlements. It promotes mixed housing options, access to services, social facilities, economic opportunities and improved spatial planning. The policy remains one of South Africa's most influential human settlements frameworks

Country

South Africa

Type

Policy

File size

4.1 MB

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