STUDY AREA

S1.3 STUDY AREA: The chosen area for the case study situates itself within Pretoria st’s suburban area of Atteridgeville. The area’s population has grown more than 200% in the last two decades, whereas the general population of the Pretoria metropolitan area has only grown 15% (Stats SA, 2021). One might conclude that residents are moving closer to city centres in South Africa due to a higher likelihood of employment and job security. A resident of the greater Atteridgeville area spends roughly 49% of their monthly income on food and produce. By incorporating agriculture into the architecture, the design hopes to allow for food production on-site and allow for both employment and accommodation for the residents.

The urban typography of Atteridgeville