Urban Transitions in Africa: Opportunities and Complexities

Lwasa, Shuaib; Ndlovu, Mandipa Bongiwe

This book provides an invaluable overview of urban transitions in Africa with a focus on innovations that offer alternative development approaches of these areas. The key to a successful transition is the nature of system changes and the identification of what is needed to harness the potential and expand possibilities that will enhance equity, address climate change, create sustainable cities and build resilient urban systems. This book provides a comprehensive discussion of these issues and amplifies the conversation with a particular focus on the opportunities, possibilities and complexities of urban transitions in Africa today, in conversation with Africans, for Africa. Each chapter synthesises insights from academic research, policy reports, case studies, and first-hand accounts, providing a comprehensive exploration of urban transitions in Africa. This book will be an invaluable resource for scholars, urban planners, policy-makers, and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of urban transitions in Africa.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2026-02-21

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783032047946

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-04795-3

Dimensions: 210cm x148cm

Pages: 260