Conclusion

Thanks to these maps, we can visualise the main features of Johannesburg as a unique city: The sprawl of the urban area; The importance of the highway and road infrastructure corresponding to car-oriented societal choices; The fragmentation into suburbs, at the limit of social sustainability; The general “enclosure” movement applicable to housing, offices and even shops, enclosing major urban functions in spaces with controlled access. The rules and practices of private security apply through...