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An integrated approach, characterised by institutional reform, enforcement and targeted investment, is needed to stem the challenge of uncontrolled urban sprawl in Jamaica. Therefore, the solution is CLEAR – Coordinated Planning, Legalisation and Enforcement, Appropriate Development and Resource Maximisation.
Coordinated Planning
Planning done on the backdrop of a National Spatial Plan will ensure that the needs of the whole nation are taken into consideration when allocating services and directing development. It will guarantee systematic expansion that is not too centralised in its scope. As it stands, there is no assurance to prevent additional construction from taking place in the wider Bernard Lodge Estate area, which is the location of vast groundwater resources. What the development master plan does indicate is the incredible potential that exists for more construction to take place with several stakeholders already interested in this prospect. Thus, it is fair to assume that the country’s water resources will be jeopardised in the future due to subsequent development.
Appropriate Development
The priority of the Government should be the creation of new towns versus traditional housing schemes. New towns are self-contained, independent satellite settlements that possess their own town centre, amenities, social services and commercial activities. These towns should also have corresponding free zones to accompany them in order to increase nearby employment opportunities. The aim is to remove the need for people to venture outside of their community to meet their basic needs. This would limit the number of commuters travelling to major urban centres contributing to reduced pollution from vehicle exhaust. The development of new towns represents a coordinated approach to development. The Greater Bernard Lodge (GBL) Master Plan already provides the template for this design which can be used for creating other towns instead of expanding existing ones like Portmore.
http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/n...l-jamaica-pt-2
Coordinated Planning
Planning done on the backdrop of a National Spatial Plan will ensure that the needs of the whole nation are taken into consideration when allocating services and directing development. It will guarantee systematic expansion that is not too centralised in its scope. As it stands, there is no assurance to prevent additional construction from taking place in the wider Bernard Lodge Estate area, which is the location of vast groundwater resources. What the development master plan does indicate is the incredible potential that exists for more construction to take place with several stakeholders already interested in this prospect. Thus, it is fair to assume that the country’s water resources will be jeopardised in the future due to subsequent development.
Appropriate Development
The priority of the Government should be the creation of new towns versus traditional housing schemes. New towns are self-contained, independent satellite settlements that possess their own town centre, amenities, social services and commercial activities. These towns should also have corresponding free zones to accompany them in order to increase nearby employment opportunities. The aim is to remove the need for people to venture outside of their community to meet their basic needs. This would limit the number of commuters travelling to major urban centres contributing to reduced pollution from vehicle exhaust. The development of new towns represents a coordinated approach to development. The Greater Bernard Lodge (GBL) Master Plan already provides the template for this design which can be used for creating other towns instead of expanding existing ones like Portmore.
http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/n...l-jamaica-pt-2
Paul Marin -19 is one thing, 20 is a whole other matter. It gets even worse if they win the UCL. *groan*. 
05/18/2011.MU fans naah cough, but all a unuh a vomit?-Lazie 1/11/2015