Urban Planning in African Cities

This lecture provides an introduction to urban planning in African cities, discussing global urbanization, different urban contexts, urban population statistics, urban forms, challenges for future cities, paradoxes in planning, and the importance of planning. It also covers the relationship between urbanization and economic development, mobility issues, and the major challenges faced by cities. The lecture emphasizes the need for sustainable urban development, long-term vision, rational resource organization, and the articulation of demand and protection. It highlights common urban problems such as land use, environmental issues, transportation, poverty, and urban expansion. The lecture concludes by addressing the limitations of urbanization, the existence of poverty, and the lack of connection between management and planning.