The N2 Gateway Project 2005-2007 : analysis and an assessment

The Breaking New Ground Plan and its implementation in the pilot project known as the N2 Gateway is an important step in the conceptualization and delivery of social housing in South Africa. The National Department of Housing in BNG promotes the building of communities and not just the construction of houses as was allegedly the case in the previously built state housing. In practice, however, the N2 Gateway Project does not adequately adhere to the Breaking New Ground Strategy and is fraught with implementation problems. Whilst the N2 Gateway houses may in some cases be of a better quality, they are being built far away from economic opportunities and lack the specified social amenities and community facilities. The N2 Gateway project has been rushed, been plagued by poor planning and has failed to deliver within its time-frames. The failure to properly implement the N2 Gateway Project necessitates an analysis of the project and if necessary a review of the BNG housing policy.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Department of Social Development

Year dc:date.issued

2007

Author dc:creator

• Blake, Paul

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Simons, Mary

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/7468

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/7468