From Strategy to Implementation: gy p Alexandra Renewal Programme.

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Local Economic Development
From Strateggyy to Impplementation:
Alexandra Renewal Programme.
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Definingg the Context
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Location:
Greater Alexandra is located on prime and valuable
land within the principal growth corridor of
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Adjacent to the financial capital of Southern Africa
(Sandton) and to key arterial roads (the main
highway linking Johannesburg to Pretoria) and the
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Vision
The Alexandra Renewal Project seeks to fundamentally upgrade living
conditions and human development potential within Alexandra by:
Substantially reducing levels of unemployment.
Creating a healthy and clean living environment.
Providing services at an affordable and sustainable level.
Reducing levels of crime and violence.
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affordable housing opportunities and.
De-densification to appropriate land.
This will be undertaken in a manner which encourages high levels of
community involvement, civic pride and sustainable local authority
administration.
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Socio-Economic Context
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