Lecture

Urban Planning: African Cities

Description

This lecture introduces the concept of urban planning, focusing on African cities. It covers the challenges such as population growth, resource protection, basic infrastructure, housing, employment, and environmental concerns. Urban planning is defined as a tool to achieve sustainable urban development by formulating a long-term vision for the territory, coordinating public and private actions, and minimizing negative impacts. The lecture also discusses the adaptation of urban planning to the African context and the key themes including competitiveness, public policy, economics, finance, and infrastructure.

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