Transforming the Potchefstroom industrial area and the Ikageng Gateway corridor to combat urban decay.

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dc.contributor.advisorEwing, Kathryn
dc.contributor.advisorCrooijmans-Lemmer, Hedwig
dc.contributor.advisorTruter, Georgina Jani
dc.contributor.authorMokwaledi, Tshepo
dc.date.accessioned2025-10-16T11:26:38Z
dc.date.available2025-10-16T11:26:38Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.date.updated2025-10-16T10:57:32Z
dc.description.abstractUrban spaces are dynamic entities shaped by the interplay of physical infrastructure, social dynamics, economic forces, and historical legacies (Stanley et al.,2012). This research project explores the complexities of urban decay and transformation within the Potchefstroom Industrial Area, South Africa, with a specific focus on the Ikageng Gateway Corridor. Grounded in the experiences of local figures such as Belinah and Napo Mokwaledi, who once thrived in this area, the study delves into the socio-economic, spatial, and infrastructural challenges and opportunities facing Potchefstroom. Through the lens of Dewar (2019), I examine the imperative of addressing historical legacies and promoting spatial justice in urban design. The Ikageng Gateway Corridor, once a vital artery of connectivity and commerce, now bears the scars of urban decay. This study aims to dissect the manifestations of decay along this corridor and engage with local stakeholders to uncover the lived experiences and aspirations of those affected. The central research question is: How can the Potchefstroom Industrial Area be transformed, with an emphasis on the Ikageng Gateway Corridor, to counter urban decay? I utilize storytelling as a comprehensive methodology, incorporating social mapping, semi-structured interviews, tracking and tracing. These techniques aim to provide a holistic understanding of the corridor's degeneration and potential for transformation. By examining socio-economic factors, spatial conditions, land use patterns, accessibility, and community interactions, I aim to identify best practices and innovative approaches for transformation. The objectives include proposing design interventions to enhance economic development, improve safety, and foster community resilience. This project seeks to review and highlight the challenges of policies, zoning regulations and development plans. And propose design strategies that can transform the Potchefstroom Industrial Area into a vibrant, resilient, and economically vital urban space. Through community engagement and a deep understanding of the area's historical and present context, I aim to contribute meaningfully to the ongoing discourse on urban transformation in Potchefstroom
dc.identifier.apacitationMokwaledi, T. (2025). <i>Transforming the Potchefstroom industrial area and the Ikageng Gateway corridor to combat urban decay</i>. (). University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment ,School of Architecture, Planning and Geomatics. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/42016en_ZA
dc.identifier.chicagocitationMokwaledi, Tshepo. <i>"Transforming the Potchefstroom industrial area and the Ikageng Gateway corridor to combat urban decay."</i> ., University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment ,School of Architecture, Planning and Geomatics, 2025. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/42016en_ZA
dc.identifier.citationMokwaledi, T. 2025. Transforming the Potchefstroom industrial area and the Ikageng Gateway corridor to combat urban decay. . University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment ,School of Architecture, Planning and Geomatics. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/42016en_ZA
dc.identifier.ris TY - Thesis / Dissertation AU - Mokwaledi, Tshepo AB - Urban spaces are dynamic entities shaped by the interplay of physical infrastructure, social dynamics, economic forces, and historical legacies (Stanley et al.,2012). This research project explores the complexities of urban decay and transformation within the Potchefstroom Industrial Area, South Africa, with a specific focus on the Ikageng Gateway Corridor. Grounded in the experiences of local figures such as Belinah and Napo Mokwaledi, who once thrived in this area, the study delves into the socio-economic, spatial, and infrastructural challenges and opportunities facing Potchefstroom. Through the lens of Dewar (2019), I examine the imperative of addressing historical legacies and promoting spatial justice in urban design. The Ikageng Gateway Corridor, once a vital artery of connectivity and commerce, now bears the scars of urban decay. This study aims to dissect the manifestations of decay along this corridor and engage with local stakeholders to uncover the lived experiences and aspirations of those affected. The central research question is: How can the Potchefstroom Industrial Area be transformed, with an emphasis on the Ikageng Gateway Corridor, to counter urban decay? I utilize storytelling as a comprehensive methodology, incorporating social mapping, semi-structured interviews, tracking and tracing. These techniques aim to provide a holistic understanding of the corridor's degeneration and potential for transformation. By examining socio-economic factors, spatial conditions, land use patterns, accessibility, and community interactions, I aim to identify best practices and innovative approaches for transformation. The objectives include proposing design interventions to enhance economic development, improve safety, and foster community resilience. This project seeks to review and highlight the challenges of policies, zoning regulations and development plans. And propose design strategies that can transform the Potchefstroom Industrial Area into a vibrant, resilient, and economically vital urban space. Through community engagement and a deep understanding of the area's historical and present context, I aim to contribute meaningfully to the ongoing discourse on urban transformation in Potchefstroom DA - 2025 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town KW - Urban decay KW - Potchefstroom KW - Gateway corridor KW - Transformation KW - Economic development KW - Socio-economic factors LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PB - University of Cape Town PY - 2025 T1 - Transforming the Potchefstroom industrial area and the Ikageng Gateway corridor to combat urban decay TI - Transforming the Potchefstroom industrial area and the Ikageng Gateway corridor to combat urban decay UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/42016 ER - en_ZA
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11427/42016
dc.identifier.vancouvercitationMokwaledi T. Transforming the Potchefstroom industrial area and the Ikageng Gateway corridor to combat urban decay. []. University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment ,School of Architecture, Planning and Geomatics, 2025 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/42016en_ZA
dc.language.isoen
dc.language.rfc3066eng
dc.publisher.departmentSchool of Architecture, Planning and Geomatics
dc.publisher.facultyFaculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Cape Town
dc.subjectUrban decay
dc.subjectPotchefstroom
dc.subjectGateway corridor
dc.subjectTransformation
dc.subjectEconomic development
dc.subjectSocio-economic factors
dc.titleTransforming the Potchefstroom industrial area and the Ikageng Gateway corridor to combat urban decay.
dc.typeThesis / Dissertation
dc.type.qualificationlevelMasters
dc.type.qualificationlevelMasters
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