Lecture

Urban Planning in African Cities

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This lecture introduces the challenges of slums in African cities, focusing on statistics, definitions, and characteristics. It covers issues such as lack of basic services, high density, minimal living conditions, and land insecurity. The instructor also discusses indicators related to water access, sanitation, housing quality, overcrowding, and security of tenure, using examples like Kibera in Nairobi, Kenya.

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