Lecture

African Urban Development

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This lecture explores the foundation and subsequent development of African cities, focusing on the impact of initial development on the dual nature of colonial and indigenous urban areas. It discusses the challenges of urban planning, the persistence of colonial influences, and the modernization efforts in African cities, highlighting the need for strategic urban planning to address social and environmental threats such as urban sprawl and climate change.

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Urbanism: Topics in urbanism

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