Urban Planning: Climate Change Effects

This lecture discusses the various effects of climate change on urban areas, focusing on African cities. It covers topics such as temperature rise, sea level and river level increase, intensified rainfall, and natural disasters like floods and droughts. The lecture also explores strategies for mitigation and adaptation in urban planning, emphasizing the importance of compact forms, urban mixity, public transportation, and pedestrian-friendly environments. It addresses the challenges of density planning, responses to different climates like hot and humid conditions, strong winds, and flooding. The lecture concludes with a discussion on urban form planning strategies to address climate challenges, including building height, street orientation, green spaces, and water bodies.