OBJECTIVES

PRINCIPLES

IDENTITY

ZONES

CONTEXT

AN

INTRODUCTION

New mixed-use development
by Atterbury

2996 ha

1500 ha developable
1400 ha green open space

New mixed-use development
by Atterbury

2996 ha

1500 ha developable
1400 ha green open space

Catalyst:

Development of new

state of the art fresh produce market and agri-hub for Gauteng.

New industrial and logistics hub will flank existing Transnet Railway, as well as newly proposed Mzanzi Rail inland port.

Catalyst:

Development of new

state of the art fresh produce market and agri-hub for Gauteng.

New industrial and logistics hub will flank existing Transnet Railway, as well as newly proposed Mzanzi Rail inland port.

The Transnet railway

connects First Land to South Africa

and the SADC region allowing freight traffic to shift from national roads to rail.

The Transnet railway

connects First Land to South Africa

and the SADC region allowing freight traffic to shift from national roads to rail.

This development will

reduce barriers of entry to emerging and small farmers

and become a long term job creator through the food benefication industry.

This development will

reduce barriers of entry to emerging and small farmers

and become a long term job creator through the food benefication industry.

New research facilities and agriculture college will be developed

to strengthen the industry in local context and provide opportunity for new entrants into the agri-economy.

New research facilities and agriculture college will be developed

to strengthen the industry in local context and provide opportunity for new entrants into the agri-economy.

Residential and mixed-use development pockets

Will compliment the new industrial and educational development within the expansive natural landscape of First Land.

Residential and mixed-use development pockets

Will compliment the new industrial and educational development within the expansive natural landscape of First Land.

DEVELOPMENT

CONTEXT

JOBS SUSTAINED

NEW JOBS CREATED

JOBS SUSTAINED

NEW JOBS CREATED

CONTEXT

VALUE | GROWTH

HUMAN CENTRED

URBAN DESIGN

PRINCIPLES

OUR

IDENTITY

INTEGRATION

Integration between the landscape and the development zones
to foster a connection with nature.

INTEGRATION

Integration between the landscape and the development zones
to foster a connection with nature.

CONSERVATION

Conservation of the indigenous landscape
and incorporating urban agriculture.

CONSERVATION

Conservation of the indigenous landscape
and incorporating urban agriculture.

LIFESTYLE

Creating more opportunity for a
healthy & balanced lifestyle.

LIFESTYLE

Creating more opportunity for a
healthy & balanced lifestyle.

Overview

GREEN OPEN SPACE – 1400 ha

First Land has two distinct koppies that stand proud of the landscape. Demarcated preservation areas around the koppies anchor the green spine that runs through the precinct which fosters and connects the precinct to the indigenous landscape. Urban farming and park areas are integrated throughout the development. These areas prioritise access and opportunities for the community to connect to nature in a safe environment. The green spine offers trail running tacks and areas for; play, conservation, sport, relaxing and socialising.

Overview

GREEN OPEN SPACE – 1400 ha

Industrial

446 ha

The catalyst for this precinct is the development of the new state of the art Fresh Produce Market and Agrihub for Gauteng. The new industrial area and distribution hub flanks the exisiting Transnet railway and neighbours the newly proposed Mzanzi rail inland port. The Transnet railway connects First Land to South Africa and the SADC region allowing freight traffic to shift from national roads to rail.

Residential

298 ha

Find community in the diverse range of residential offerings. First Land precinct has a wide collection of residential zones ranging from high density, mixed use living and afforable housing to student housing and stand alone plots that live out to the expansive natural environment.

MIXED USE ZONE

232 ha

The mixed use zones create dynamic neighbourhoods to live, work, shop and play within the precinct. The commercial and retail nodes activate public spaces allowing for comfort, convenience and a sense of “place”. Commuting is made easy with well connected public transport routes and safe cycling lanes and sidewalks. The mixed use areas are the ideal place for business and compliment new agile ways of working and living. The precinct is well integrated with nature and forms part of it’s identity and experience throughout.

EDUCATIONAL ZONE

38 ha

A new educational campus will develop around a world class Agriculture College and research facilities with aims to strengthen the industry in local context. Student housing will enable learners from accross the country and wider SADAC region to live and learn in the precinct. The educational facilities throughout the precinct will enable a productive learning environment from cradle to career.