Typology and spatial patterns of warehousing in Cape Town, South Africa

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The study aimed to analyse the spatial patterns of warehousing types and draw implications for spatial planning. The study answered the following research questions: What factors influence the spatial pattern of warehousing typologies? and How are the different typologies of warehousing facilities spatially distributed in the City of Cape Town municipality? The study adopted a case study approach, focusing on the City of Cape Town as defined by the administrative municipal boundary, and further classified into eight districts. The study used the building size/ footprint criterion to classify warehouses. Hinging on the descriptive quantitative approach, the geospatial data on the spatial distribution of warehousing was obtained from AfriGIS. Footprint analysis was then used to analyse the building size of warehouse facilities across the City of Cape Town.