Evaluating the Effectiveness of Spatial Development Policies in Promoting Spatial Justice and Integration in Johannesburg

Kakana, Nolwazi Nompumelelo and Mphambukeli, Thulisile and Makoni, Eric (2025) Evaluating the Effectiveness of Spatial Development Policies in Promoting Spatial Justice and Integration in Johannesburg. URBAN INNOVATION: TO BOLDLY GO WHERE NO CITIES HAVE GONE BEFORE. Medium sized cities and towns as a major arena of global urbanisation. Proceedings of REAL CORP 2025, 30th Intl. Conference on Urban Development, Regional Planning and Information Society. pp. 435-443. ISSN 2521-3938

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Abstract

This paper investigates the effectiveness of spatial development policies in addressing spatial inequalities in the City of Johannesburg (CoJ), a city marked by historical exclusion and segregation. Despite efforts through Integrated Development Plans (IDPs) and Spatial Development Frameworks (SDFs) to promote spatial justice and integration, significant disparities still persist, particularly for marginalised communities who continue to face barriers to essential resources such as housing, transport, and public services. By analysing the evolution and implementation of these policies, the research revealed that while they aimed to rectify historical injustices, their impact remains uneven. The study contextualised spatial justice within broader social and economic transformations, examining how urban policies interact with power dynamics and resource distribution to affect the residents’ daily lives. The findings underscored ongoing challenges related to urban inclusion and exclusion, highlighting the disconnect between policy objectives and real-world outcomes. The paper advocates for transformative approaches that prioritise participatory governance and equitable resource distribution as critical components of sustainable urban planning. Ultimately, this research enhances the understanding of spatial justice complexities and contributes to discussions on fostering more integrated and just urban environments in cities facing similar spatial challenges.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	spatial development, spatial justice, integrated development planning, urban governance, Johannesburg
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor H Social Sciences > HM Sociology H Social Sciences > HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform
Depositing User:	REAL CORP Administrator
Date Deposited:	16 May 2025 09:35
Last Modified:	16 May 2025 09:35
URI:	http://repository.corp.at/id/eprint/1172

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