Lecture

Urban Planning in African Cities

Description

This lecture introduces the concept of urban planning in African cities, focusing on the diagnostic phase. It covers the importance of the diagnostic, the necessary means and approaches, as well as analyzing the strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities in urban areas. Through detailed examples from Nouakchott, Mauritania, the instructor discusses population distribution, urban infrastructure, water networks, extension stages, land use, and environmental constraints. The lecture also addresses the challenges related to urban density, transportation, environmental pressures, and potentialities. Various maps and diagrams are used to illustrate the urban landscape and development strategies.

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