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Combined index (6/6)

The Functional Area index combines the previous four indices. It considers all the above aspects and connects them to form a final index. Each of

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Economic index (5/6)

The index assesses people’s ability to reach areas of employment or specific commercial and industrial activities. An intense concentration of activities is evident within the

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Demographic index (4/6)

The demographic index considers three aspects. It firstly assesses the spatial density and distribution of people. The second aspect is where and to what extent

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Social facilities index (3/6)

The social facility index measures the distance factor from schools, hospitals, clinics, emergency services and SAPS stations. These elements consider the relevant distance factor from

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Urban Morphology (2/6)

The urban morphology index considers some of the most significant physical and human-made structuring elements that impact development. Two main aspects are analysed. The first

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