An Assessment of urban greening challenges and opportunities associated with urban densification in the EThekwini Municipality

Figures & data

Figure 1. Northwards urban expansion onto agricultural land in Umhlanga. Source (Barger, 2016).

Figure 2. Ridgeside mixed-use mega development node. Source (SA Property Insider, 2018).

Figure 3. Cornubia location within the sugarcane estates of Tongaat Hulett in northern Umhlanga. Source: municipality photograph (September, 2016).

Figure 4. Clearance of land for the development of the Cornubia shopping mall. Source: municipality photograph (September, 2016).

Figure 5. Perceptions of Umhlanga residents on challenges affecting UGS conservation in Umhlanga due to urbanisation.

Table 1. Residents’ perception how to promote or ensure adequate UGS in Umhlanga.

Perception	Target specific user groups and create health and social benefits from green spaces.	Community participation in the planning, designing and maintenance of UGS	Collaboration with stakeholders and other sectors	Increasing understorey cover and native plantings in UGS	Retention of native vegetation during urbanization to promote urban biodiversity
Participants	86	196	277	35	55
% of participants	13	30	43	5	9

Figure 6. The Hawaan forest Estate on the edge of the Hawaan forest.

Source: Unknown, The Hawaan Forest Estate in Estate Living, 2019, Durban.

Figure 7. Integrating green spaces into urban development.

Barger, K. (2016). Densification as a tool for sustainable housing development: a case study of Umhlanga high income area in Durban. [ Master’s thesis, University of KwaZulu-Natal]. https://researchspace.ukzn.ac.za/xmlui/handle/10413/14616

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