for the betterment of a city ’ s economic growth . The natural assets are seen as irreplaceable assets that provide an ecosystem of services and not simply vacant land available for residential development .
The emphasis is to protect these areas from a SDF perspective , done to make surrounding developed parts of the cities more sustainable , liveable and valuable ( socially , financially and in terms of green infrastructure ).
As such , the protection of natural assets must be the starting point for all planning , land use management and development .
How is Spatial Development Framework Stimulating
Development ? Unlocking development opportunities around existing and future public transport nodes focusing on transit oriented development nodes is a driver for economic growth .
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