Schauderville Korsten Environmental Masterplan ā€“ (2015)

The Schauderville Korsten Environmental Masterplan (2015) focuses on revitalizing multiple key areas, emphasizing community infrastructure, transport, and economic development while incorporating sustainability and recreational improvements. Here’s a summary of its major components:

Civic Precinct

  • Library Expansion: Upgrading and expanding the existing library to provide better access to resources.
  • New Resource Centre: Introducing a multipurpose hall for community events and gatherings.
  • Urban Infrastructure Enhancements: Improving paving, lighting, landscaping, and street furniture to create a welcoming and functional public space.
  • Non-Motorized Transport Linkages: Establishing pathways that connect the area to the hospital precinct and IPTS stop, making it easier for pedestrians and cyclists to navigate and access existing services.

Transport and Commercial Precinct

  • Transport Centre: Developing a consolidated transportation hub, integrating taxi zones with vendor and market areas while creating new retail spaces to boost local commerce.

Sports Facilities Precinct

  • Dyke Sports Facility: Upgrading and formalizing the existing sports infrastructure, adding new sports fields and amenities to encourage recreation and physical activity within the community.

Public Park Precinct

  • Public Park: Creating a new public park with additional facilities, landscaping, and beautification efforts to enhance the local environment and offer a space for leisure and socializing.

Housing Developments

  • Higher-Density Housing: Developing high-density housing projects, possibly including government-assisted initiatives, to address housing demand and support population growth.

Urban Agriculture Development Area

  • Urban Agriculture: Designating areas for urban farming, promoting local food production, and encouraging sustainable agricultural practices within the urban environment.

Industrial Development

  • High-Tech Industrial Opportunities: Allocating land for high-tech and mixed-use industrial developments to stimulate economic growth, create jobs, and encourage technological advancement.

This masterplan is a comprehensive approach that balances infrastructure development, community amenities, and economic opportunities, fostering a more connected, sustainable, and vibrant urban environment.