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21 - On the Future of Urban Planning in Africa

from Part III - Sustainable Urban Planning in Africa

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  07 December 2023

By
Patrick Brandful Cobbinah  and
Eric Gaisie
Edited by
Patrick Brandful Cobbinah  and
Eric Gaisie
Patrick Brandful Cobbinah
Affiliation:
University of Melbourne
Eric Gaisie
Affiliation:
University of Melbourne
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Summary

This concluding chapter explores the future of urban planning in Africa, by identifying and analysing key theoretical insights and practical strategies in advancing sustainable, inclusive and functional urban spaces in African cities. Recognising the current urbanisation, climate change and sustainable development challenges, the chapter reflects on how the arguments presented in the book underscore the urgent need for reimagining urban planning in Africa. It also reviews some recent scholarship and stakeholder activities within the discussions of their potential implications for urban planning.

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urban planningsustainable urban developmentinformalityurbanisationclimate change
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Reimagining Urban Planning in Africa , pp. 390 - 397
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2023

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