The case study examines efforts to revitalize industrial spaces in Johannesburg, Tshwane, Ekurhuleni, and eThekwini. Declining infrastructure, poor service delivery, and mismanagement threatened economic activity and jobs. A phased, collaborative approach was implemented to improve urban management, reinvest revenue, and engage local communities, ensuring long-term sustainability.

The revitalisation efforts focused on:

• Transversal Collaboration: Promoting integrated planning and cooperation across various government departments and stakeholders to enhance service delivery and urban management.
• Recognising Economic Importance: Acknowledging the significant contributions of industrial spaces to local and national economies, thereby prioritising their revitalisation.
• Building Capacity and Institutional Models: Developing effective management structures and building capacity within municipalities to oversee and sustain industrial spaces.
• Reinvesting Park Revenue: Ensuring that revenue generated within industrial parks is reinvested to maintain and improve infrastructure and services.
• Community Engagement: Fostering positive relationships with neighboring communities to support and protect industrial spaces.
• Phased and Integrated Approach: Implementing revitalisation in stages, focusing first on essential services and infrastructure before advancing to more complex interventions.

The case study underscores the importance of collaborative, area-based, and integrated planning in revitalizing industrial spaces to enhance economic performance and inclusivity.