Hatfield Spatial Development Framework
The character of the Hatfield area has changed over
the years due to increasing pressure for higher intensity development
that includes a wide range of land uses within this area. The Hatfield
area may be regarded as an international window for the larger City
of Tshwane Metropolitan Area due to the fact that the majority of international
embassies and trade missions in South Africa are all located in this
area. The overall vision for the Hatfield Station is to create a highly
accessible, pedestrian friendly environment where all major destinations
are connected. However Hatfield must continue to be an “urban
place” where people want to be, creating a safe, clean, attractive
and user-friendly environment to retain existing business and attract
further investment. It is important to consider that with the development
of the Hatfield Gautrain Station, the Hatfield area will be an evolving
locale.
The following urban design objectives were derived for the development
framework:
• Implement generous sidewalks to facilitate pedestrian movement.
• Ensure appropriate assistance signage.
• Reduce lack of permeability
• Ensure appropriate lighting and safety
• Guide development to enhance public domain
• Restrict informal development
• Allocate space and co-ordinate interaction at modal transfer
points
• Road improvements to cater for pedestrian movement
• Develop and monitor the potential spatial structure
• Promote mixed use developments
• Support and extend the CID
• Promote linkages through existing developments
The Hatfield Station Development Framework provides guidelines for:
• Open space development;
• Provision of a range of residential units;
• Pedestrianisation;
• Building massing;
• Housing typologies;
• Building fabric;
• Interface conditions; and
• Street hierarchy and treatment.
