Author:Lemanski, C; Landman, K; Durrington, MDate:Jun 2008The last 20 years has witnessed an explosion not only in the growth of private residential territories throughout the world, but also in the literature addressing them. The majority of research is centred on experiences in the United States ...Read more
Author:Turton, AR; Schultz, C; Buckle, H; Kgomongoe, M; Malungani, T; Drackner, MDate:Jun 2006Johannesburg is an unusual city because it is one of the few major cities of the world that does not lie on a river, a lake or a seafront. Since the discovery, of gold in 1886, Johannesburg has grown from a dusty mining town to a major urban ...Read more
Author:Landman, KDate:Jul 2000In many neighbourhoods in South Africa, especially Johannesburg, residents have acted in an apparent attempt to prevent crime in their areas. In several instances this results in enclosed neighbourhoods with controlled access. These people ...Read more
Author:Horak, E; Verhaeghe, Benoit MJA; Rust, FC; Van Heerden, CDate:Oct 1994Roads with high traffic volumes are synonymous with high road related noise levels. In Johannesburg road related noise pollution is recognised as a negative environmental impact. The Noise Pollution Unit of Johannesburg City Council regularly ...Read more