The three pillars of sustainable human settlements

The paper explores the challenges involved in crating more sustainable human settlements in South Africa and makes the case for a more focused and coordinated approach. It argues that the three essential pillars are economic development and work, homes and services, and affordable transportation.

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Journal
Human Science Research Council SA
Published
2026-05-23
DOI
https://doi.org/10.14749/32388039
Primary Topic
Urban and Rural Development Challenges
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The three pillars of sustainable human settlements

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Urban and Rural Development Challenges
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The three pillars of sustainable human settlements

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Abstract

The paper explores the challenges involved in crating more sustainable human settlements in South Africa and makes the case for a more focused and coordinated approach. It argues that the three essential pillars are economic development and work, homes and services, and affordable transportation.

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