Rural Development in Zimbabwe: An Overview for the Government of Zimbabwe,
supported by the Swedish Development Agency (1991)
Amendment to Part I of the Regional, Town and Country Planning Act: A Layman’s
Draft for the Department of Physical Planning, supported by PDSP. (1993)
De-regulation: Physical Planning and Building Standards for the De-regulation Project
Team in the Ministry of Local Government, Rural and Urban Development of the
Government of Zimbabwe, supported by ODA. (1994).
Master Plan Studies for 10 Domestic Airports in Zimbabwe: for the Ministry of Transport
and Energy. (1994)
Urban and Housing Indicators for the Ministry of Public Construction and National
Housing, supported by USAID. (1995)
The relationship between Economic and Physical Planning in Zimbabwe: The Spatial
Implications of medium and long-term economic policies and positive planning
responses. (Through ZimConsult) for the Department of Physical Planning. (1996-97)
Zimbabwe Community Action Project. For the World Bank and the Ministry of Public
Service, Labor and Social Welfare. (1997)
Community Action Project: Review of the Draft Community Action Project Operational
Manual (Version 5). For Social Development Fund, Ministry of Public Service, Labor and
Social Welfare with the support of the World Bank. (1997)
Enabling State Methodology: The Garment and Textile Sector. For DFID in collaboration
with Birmingham University. (1997-1998)
Rural Planning in Zimbabwe: A Country Study. For IIED, UK as part of a wider study for
DFID on Rural Planning: Current Practice and Issues. 1999
Pilot Programme to develop Local Governance in Zimbabwe: A Country Study.
(Through the Urban Institute) For the United States Agency for International
Development (USAID) Regional Centre for Southern Africa. (Ongoing)
Regional Planning
Regional Planning and Development: The Zimbabwean experience for a South African
Research Programme funded by IRDC, Canada. (1992)
Regional Planning in Zimbabwe and Part 1 of the Regional, Town and Country Planning
Act, for the Government of Zimbabwe, supported by the ODA through the PDSP
Project (1992)
Planning the Zambezi Valley Region: Review and Future Agenda jointly undertaken
with the Department of Physical Planning for the Zambia/Zimbabwe
SADC Fisheries Project, supported by DANIDA and NORAD (1993)
Cross-Border Linkages Study: Preliminary Study of Plumtree, Zimbabwe-North-East
District, Botswana. For the United Nations Centre for Regional Development (1996)
Cross-Border Linkages Study: Preliminary Study of Beitbridge, Zimbabwe-Messina, South
Africa. For the United Nations Centre for Regional Development (1996)
Realizing the Vision: An Economic and Planning Study of the Implications of the
Matabeleland-Zambezi Water Project for the Matabeleland Region: Background and
Terms of Reference. For the United Nations Development Programme and
Matabeleland Zambezi Water Trust. (1997)
Kariba Lakeshore Master Plan: For the Kariba Lakeshore Combination Authority and
the Department of Physical Planning. Supported by the Zambia/Zimbabwe SADC
Fisheries Project, Kariba (1997-98)
Urban Planning
Ruwa Growth Point Development Plan for the Department of Physical Planning,
Zimbabwe, supported by Mashonaland Holdings. Part 1, Survey and Analysis (1992)
Gweru Town Planning Management Consultancy is an ongoing commission aimed at
providing the City of Gweru with strategic planning and development advice. For the
City of Gweru (1993-)
A Bid for the Establishment of a Catholic University of Zimbabwe in the City of Gweru,
For Gweru City Council, (1993).
Gweru Town Centre Local Development Plan for Gweru City Council. (ongoing)
Harare City Water Master Plan-Socio-Economic Study for Harare City Council (Nicholas
O’Dwyer.)(1994)
Montrose/Ascot Local Development Plan, Gweru, for Gweru City Council. (ongoing)
Borrowdale Brook Local Plan No. 30, for Harare City Council. (1994-1996).
Gwanda Master Plan, for the Department of Physical Planning and Gwanda Town
Council. (1996-97)
Golden Stairs Local Subject Plan, Harare, for EPH Properties and the City of Harare.
(1995)
Palapye Development Plan for the Department of Town and Regional Planning,
Gaborone, Botswana. (1996-97)
Shurugwi Master Plan for the Department of Physical Planning and Shurugwi Town
Council. (1996-98)
Karoi Master Plan for the Department of Physical Planning and Karoi Town Council.
(1996-98)
Zvishavane Master Plan for the Department of Physical Planning and Zvishavane Town
Council. (ongoing)
A Situational Analysis of Urban Poverty in Bulawayo. For SNV Bulawayo (1996-1997).
Kwekwe Town Centre Local Development Plan for Kwekwe Municipality. (ongoing)
Hartley Platinum Mine, Socio-Economic Studies, Development Options and Feasibility,
Hartley, Selous, Mashonaland, Zimbabwe, for BHP Minerals (1993)
Bindura Town Centre Local Development Plan for Bindura Municipality. (ongoing)
Bulawayo Master Plan Review. For Bulawayo City Council. (1998- 2002).
Victoria Falls Master Plan. For the Victoria Falls Consortium, supported by the Canadian
Government. (Commenced 2000 – ongoing)
Local Subject Plan, Victoria Falls Railway Reserve for Victoria Falls Municipality and
National Railways of Zimbabwe. (ongoing)
Zimbabwe Housing Needs and Human Settlements Study. For the Ministry of Local
Government, Public Works and National Housing, supported by United States Agency
for International Development [ USAID] (ongoing)
Mashava Local Development Plan for Masvingo Rural District Council and Gaths mine.
Rural Planning
Buhera Base-Line Study, Resource Base Analysis and Recommendations for a Buhera
District Plan and a Participative Planning process. For Buhera District Council,
Manicaland, Zimbabwe, supported by the Netherlands Development Organisation
(SNV) (1992).
The District Planning Process: A Participative Approach. Workshops for Councillors. For
Buhera Rural District Council with the support of SNV-Development Organisation.
(1993).
Ward Planning Manual for Buhera Rural District Council with the support of SNVDevelopment
Organisation, (1993).
Zvimba Rural District Council: A Base-Line Survey and Analysis for Zvimba Rural District
Council with the support of the Ford Foundation. (1994)
Participatory Planning Workshop for Insiza Rural District Council with the support of SNVDevelopment
Organisation. (1994)
Gokwe South Rural Master Plan: facilitation and support. For Gokwe South Rural District
Council and the Department of Physical Planning supported by PDSP. (1995 ongoing)
Chiredzi Rural Master Plan for Chiredzi rural District Council and the Ministry of Local
Government, rural and Urban Development. (1994 -ongoing).
Bulilimamangwe-Sansukwe Base-Line Study. For Bulilimamangwe Rural District Council,
supported by World Vision International. (1995)
Bulilimamangwe Rural Master Plan. For the Department of Physical Planning and
Bulilimamangwe Rural District Council. (1996-1998).
Hwange Rural Master Plan. For the Department of Physical Planning and Hwange RDC
(Ongoing)
Hwange Baseline Survey of an HIV/AIDS Service Organisation. For LUBHANCHO HOUSE
supported by Catholic Relief Services (CRS) (2001)
Participatory Appraisal and Action Planning for Nyagundi Resettlement (Mutare
District) and Gariketangenhamo (Chimanimani District) Manicaland Province. For the
Catholic Development Commission Mutare Diocese, with Development Associates.
(2001)
Hurungwe Rural Master Plan for Hurungwe Rural District Council and the Department
of Physical Planning. (ongoing)
Umguza Rural District Master Plan for Umguza Rural District Council and the
Department of Physical Planning. (ongoing)
Layout Planning and Design: Subdivision and Consolidation
Letombo Middle Income Housing Estate, Harare, Zimbabwe, 500 Hectares for the
Development Trust of Zimbabwe (1990)
Industrial, Low Cost and high Cost Housing, Estates, Ruwa, Zimbabwe, several layout
designs, for Mashonaland Holdings (1990-92)
Low Cost Housing Estate, Masvingo, Zimbabwe (1600 stands) for the Zimbabwe
Defence Forces Welfare Fund (1992)
Claudina Estate Plan (3500 low cost housing units), for Harare City Council, in
association with Brian Colquhuon, Hugh O’Donnell and Partners. (1994)
Mount Pleasant Office Park: Creation of a new out-of-town multi-purpose centre, for
Kendon Properties. (1994)
Feasibility Study and Concept for the development of a Medium density Housing
Scheme in Chivhu Town. For Adore Gold Housing and Land Developers. (1997).
Feasibility Study and Development Plan for a 1258 stand Industrial Development
Project in Norton. For Eddis Pfugari Private Limited (1997).
Rural Service Centres, Sub-Division Proposals in Arcturus Rural Council (Meadows) and
Nuanetsi Ranch for the association of Seeds Growers and the Development trust of
Zimbabwe, (1991 &1992).
Subdivision of Lot 4 Manresa for the Redemptorist Order of the Roman Catholic Church
(2009)
Subdivision of Lot 1 of Subdivision A of Subdivision A of Somerby for Faith World Ministries
(2007)
Subdivision of Chishawasha 2 for the Redemptorist Order of the Roman Catholic
Church (2010)
Subdivision of Portion of Chishawasha A for the Redemptorist Order of the Roman
Catholic Church (2010)
Subdivision of Remainder of Zimati Kop for Mr. Sachikonye (2009)
Proposed Consolidation and Simultaneous Subdivision of Stand 5 & 6 Gold Dust
Township of Aryshire Annexe A for Brentford Investments (2007)
Subdivision of Stands 190 & 191 of Subdivision C, Portion of Lot H, Portion of Borrowdale
Estate for Costain Pvt Ltd (2004)
Subdivision of Remainder of Lot 1 of Subdivision A of Subdivision A of Galway Estate
Goromonzi for Shelter Zimbabwe (2006)
Subdivision of Lot 15 of Tynwald for Homelink (2007)
Subdivision of Stand 6833 Kadoma Township for Studio 263 (2007)
Subdivision of Caledonia Farm Phase 1,2 & 3 for Harare East Housing Co-operatives
(2007 – 2009)
Subdivision of Remainder of Subdivision V of Quinnington of Borrowdale Estate (2004)
Subdivision D of the Grange for Machipisa Brothers (2003)
Subdivision of Westview, Karoi for Karoi Town Council (2006)
Subdivision of Kyogle Farm, Karoi Township for Mr. Mataruse (2005)
Subdivision of Estes & Simultaneous Subdivision of Manyuki, Mazoe District for Dr.
Mandaza (2005)
Subdivision of Remainder of Manresa Farm for the Jesuit Order of the Roman Catholic
Church (2005)
Subdivision of Haydon Farm, Mount Hampden for Ximex Group (2007)
Bulawayo Ostrich Farm: Sub-division for residential use for the Bulawayo Board of
Executors. (1999)
Manresa Middle Income Housing Estate, 700 stands for the Jesuit Order of the Roman
Catholic Church In Zimbabwe – Harare.(2002)
Feasibility Study and Layout Development Plan - 500 low cost housing estates in
Merwede Township for Luconia Enterprises. (2000)
Feasibility Study and Layout Development Plan – 400 medium density stands on Lot 2A
Bluff Hill Township for a private developer. (1998)
Low Density Layout Development Plan – 160 stands on Subdivision D of the Grange for
a private developer. (2003)
Medium Density Layout Development Plan – 5,000 medium density stands on Retreat
Farm for private developers. (ongoing)
Mixed Residential Development Layout – 6,000 stands on Caledonia Farm for Epworth
Local Board and Shelter Zimbabwe. (ongoing)
Industrial and Residential Development Layout – 6,000 stands on Haydon Farm for a
private developer. (ongoing)
Medium density Residential Development Layout – 450 stands for the Redemptorist
Order of the Roman Catholic Church at Chishawasha A. (2003)
Residential, Industrial and Commercial Development Layout – 2,119 stands at Zimati
Kop Farm: Rusape. (2011)
Residential Agricultural Plots – 22 stands on the Remainder of Subdivision D of Galway,
Ruwa. (2011)
Residential Agricultural Plots – 21 stands on Stand 20, Welston, Harare. (2011)
Low Cost Housing Development Layout – 1,970 stands on Caledonia Farm Goromonzi,
Ruwa. (2011)
Industrial Stands Layout – 10 stands on portion of Arlington Farm, Harare. (2012)
Residential, Industrial and Commercial Development Layout – 7,656 stands at
Chizhanje – Mabvuku: Harare. (2010)