The social impacts of the Motheo infrastructure development project on the livelihoods of the community of Palmridge
- Authors: Ubisi, Nomsa
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Sustainable development , Infrastructure (Economics) - South Africa - Johannesburg , Project management - Case studies
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/294736 , uj:32076
- Description: Abstract: Infrastructure development is desirable and essential for communities as it supports economic growth and social development goals. While infrastructure development is admittedly crucial, its construction comes with consequences that affect the ways in which people maintain their households. The proposal to develop infrastructure was warmly welcomed by the community of Palmridge residing in informal settlements and they were looking forward to it, until the constructions began to worsen their means of survival. The current study assessed how the impacts of the Motheo infrastructure development project affect the livelihoods of the community of Palmridge. A qualitative study was conducted through semi-structured interviews to capture the experiences of the heads of households. The study utilised the Sustainable Livelihoods Framework (SLF) to create an understanding of the activities’ assets and entitlements of participants, how these have been affected by the developments of infrastructure and what adaptive strategies do people employ to adjust to the changes. Although there are some elements of positive impacts, especially in terms of physical structures such as serviced stands, tar roads and the brick houses that are underway, the overall findings show that people’s access to resources necessary for livelihoods, has been negatively impacted. These resources include transport, which was said to be scarce and expensive such that people resort to walking long distances to different destinations. On the other hand, walking long distances was reported to be a challenge especially for women and children, the elderly and people with disabilities. The community reported loss of contact with their former networks which were crucial towards support of their livelihoods, while the processes of establishing trusting relationships with the new neighbours renders them helpless in times of need. The loss of grown gardens and unavailability of tap water in other stands has compromised food security for other households and affect their financial resources. The study also found that the new area does not support some of the community’s previous economic activities, thus worsening the living standards of the affected households. The analysis of impacts on the basis of gender has also shown that women were more vulnerable compared to their male counterparts. The study revealed that the lack of effort invested in preserving the livelihoods of households during the processes of developing infrastructure, has resulted in many people being unable to re-establish their ways to maintain themselves in the new area. It emerges clearly that the necessity of service delivery cannot substitute the importance of protecting the livelihoods of the affected populations. The study concludes that, if interventions are to be successful in communities, development authorities must prioritise genuine inclusion of the local community. Public participation should be used as a platform where the affected population can give input and influence decisions. It also suggests that follow up studies are critical in every development project to ensure that impacts that surface beyond the projection phase are addressed. , M.A. (Social Impact Assessment)
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- Authors: Ubisi, Nomsa
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Sustainable development , Infrastructure (Economics) - South Africa - Johannesburg , Project management - Case studies
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/294736 , uj:32076
- Description: Abstract: Infrastructure development is desirable and essential for communities as it supports economic growth and social development goals. While infrastructure development is admittedly crucial, its construction comes with consequences that affect the ways in which people maintain their households. The proposal to develop infrastructure was warmly welcomed by the community of Palmridge residing in informal settlements and they were looking forward to it, until the constructions began to worsen their means of survival. The current study assessed how the impacts of the Motheo infrastructure development project affect the livelihoods of the community of Palmridge. A qualitative study was conducted through semi-structured interviews to capture the experiences of the heads of households. The study utilised the Sustainable Livelihoods Framework (SLF) to create an understanding of the activities’ assets and entitlements of participants, how these have been affected by the developments of infrastructure and what adaptive strategies do people employ to adjust to the changes. Although there are some elements of positive impacts, especially in terms of physical structures such as serviced stands, tar roads and the brick houses that are underway, the overall findings show that people’s access to resources necessary for livelihoods, has been negatively impacted. These resources include transport, which was said to be scarce and expensive such that people resort to walking long distances to different destinations. On the other hand, walking long distances was reported to be a challenge especially for women and children, the elderly and people with disabilities. The community reported loss of contact with their former networks which were crucial towards support of their livelihoods, while the processes of establishing trusting relationships with the new neighbours renders them helpless in times of need. The loss of grown gardens and unavailability of tap water in other stands has compromised food security for other households and affect their financial resources. The study also found that the new area does not support some of the community’s previous economic activities, thus worsening the living standards of the affected households. The analysis of impacts on the basis of gender has also shown that women were more vulnerable compared to their male counterparts. The study revealed that the lack of effort invested in preserving the livelihoods of households during the processes of developing infrastructure, has resulted in many people being unable to re-establish their ways to maintain themselves in the new area. It emerges clearly that the necessity of service delivery cannot substitute the importance of protecting the livelihoods of the affected populations. The study concludes that, if interventions are to be successful in communities, development authorities must prioritise genuine inclusion of the local community. Public participation should be used as a platform where the affected population can give input and influence decisions. It also suggests that follow up studies are critical in every development project to ensure that impacts that surface beyond the projection phase are addressed. , M.A. (Social Impact Assessment)
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Post occupancy evaluation of buildings in South Africa : a case study of Sophiatown student residence, Johannesburg
- Authors: Eke, Chikezie Chinemerem
- Date: 2014-05-29
- Subjects: Construction contracts - South Africa - Johannesburg , Infrastructure (Economics) - South Africa - Johannesburg , Student housing - South Africa - Johannesburg , Buildings - Performance , Building - Planning
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:11250 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/10843
- Description: M.Tech. (Construction Management) , Sophiatown residence is one of the newly built residential accommodations in University of Johannesburg. The residence is currently the biggest residence in University of Johannesburg in terms of rooms and is a residential accommodation for only students of University of Johannesburg. The residence is a three storey building and has 416 room all single rooms and 416 students occupying it. This research work is post occupancy evaluation of an education building in Johannesburg. The study evaluates the building performance; the extent to which the students are satisfied with the indoor environmental quality and investigates the extent to which the University of Johannesburg newly constructed residence is satisfactory to its occupants (students). It also evaluates the indoor environmental quality elements that affect the student’s health and common illness that affect the student’s performance. The methodology used for this study was quantitative. A structured questionnaire with multiple choices, scaled, matrix-type and open ended question was used to conduct the interview and obtain data during the survey. Findings from the survey revealed that the building is not performing as intended because the occupants needed improvements in some area in the residence like; quality of natural light in there room, size of the study hall, quality of space provided in there study hall and others. The students were satisfied with the building although they need improvements in the study hall, toilet and bathroom, kitchen and TV room, internet services and others. However, students need little improvement in the quality of artificial light in their room, quality of natural light in their room, size of their study hall, and others. They also needed improvements in the size of their room, temperature in their room, noise level in the study hall (ability to have conversation without neighbors overhearing it), and others. Lastly, it was revealed that Fatigue (tiredness) is the most commonly experience illness while nausea is most frequently illness had and also affect the students’ performance. Based on the findings from the study, it is recommended that the institution evaluates the IEQ at specific intervals to ensure that occupants are happy at all times and also to empower the executive managers in such a way that they are able to choose the correct materials during the design stage to promote good indoor air quality. It is important that the managers attend workshops (trainings) so that they have a better understanding of good indoor air quality that will keep occupants satisfied with the performance of the building.
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- Authors: Eke, Chikezie Chinemerem
- Date: 2014-05-29
- Subjects: Construction contracts - South Africa - Johannesburg , Infrastructure (Economics) - South Africa - Johannesburg , Student housing - South Africa - Johannesburg , Buildings - Performance , Building - Planning
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:11250 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/10843
- Description: M.Tech. (Construction Management) , Sophiatown residence is one of the newly built residential accommodations in University of Johannesburg. The residence is currently the biggest residence in University of Johannesburg in terms of rooms and is a residential accommodation for only students of University of Johannesburg. The residence is a three storey building and has 416 room all single rooms and 416 students occupying it. This research work is post occupancy evaluation of an education building in Johannesburg. The study evaluates the building performance; the extent to which the students are satisfied with the indoor environmental quality and investigates the extent to which the University of Johannesburg newly constructed residence is satisfactory to its occupants (students). It also evaluates the indoor environmental quality elements that affect the student’s health and common illness that affect the student’s performance. The methodology used for this study was quantitative. A structured questionnaire with multiple choices, scaled, matrix-type and open ended question was used to conduct the interview and obtain data during the survey. Findings from the survey revealed that the building is not performing as intended because the occupants needed improvements in some area in the residence like; quality of natural light in there room, size of the study hall, quality of space provided in there study hall and others. The students were satisfied with the building although they need improvements in the study hall, toilet and bathroom, kitchen and TV room, internet services and others. However, students need little improvement in the quality of artificial light in their room, quality of natural light in their room, size of their study hall, and others. They also needed improvements in the size of their room, temperature in their room, noise level in the study hall (ability to have conversation without neighbors overhearing it), and others. Lastly, it was revealed that Fatigue (tiredness) is the most commonly experience illness while nausea is most frequently illness had and also affect the students’ performance. Based on the findings from the study, it is recommended that the institution evaluates the IEQ at specific intervals to ensure that occupants are happy at all times and also to empower the executive managers in such a way that they are able to choose the correct materials during the design stage to promote good indoor air quality. It is important that the managers attend workshops (trainings) so that they have a better understanding of good indoor air quality that will keep occupants satisfied with the performance of the building.
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