Thesis is submitted in partial fulfilment for the degree of Master of Architecture (Professional) to the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, School of Architecture and Planning at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 2017 / Our CBDs are developing continuously and urban sprawl
is growing at a rapid rate. Without sufficient upgrades to
infrastructure and public transport networks, how long
will it take before the struggle of everyday commuting
becomes near impossible and transport costs become
too high for most South Africans? Simply moving back to
the Cities and CBDs is not an option for the majority of our
population because as these areas become denser, the
price of property and rentals increase. We need a solution
for our current situation, to regain the control of the road
networks in and around these areas. The aim of this thesis
is to propose an alternative, hybridised transport system. To
reduce the reliance on privately owned, single passenger
motor vehicles by encouraging the use of public, semiprivate
and non-motorised forms of transport in order to
alleviate traffic congestion from major CBDs, aid in social
cohesion and promote a healthier lifestyle by making use
of bicycles.
The Sandton CBD will be the area of focus affected by the
study with the site located on the fringe, at the intersection
of William Nicol Drive and Republic Road. The proposal
introduces a system which would couple onto existing
urban design framework proposals as well as transport
networks such as, the Rea Vaya (BRT), Gautrain (Train and
Bus networks) and the privately owned mini-bus taxi and
bus industry. Adjacent to the site is the Braamfontein Spruit
cycle path which will aid in the process of gathering and
promoting an interest in cycling as a means of everyday
transport. The building put forward in this thesis will act as
a knuckle and point of convergence where people will be
able to utilise different means of transport. It will also serve
as a new social and active lifestyle hub comprising of a gym
(connected to a research centre), social and recreational
spaces, retail facilities, transport information offices, mass
parking and accommodation. / GR2017
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:wits/oai:wiredspace.wits.ac.za:10539/23035 |
| Date | January 2017 |
| Creators | Brien, Justin Tickner |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Format | Online resource (100 pages), application/pdf, application/pdf |
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