Spatial planning with obstacles

Auteurs

• Alexandra Lindner

Paramètres

• Sciences sociales

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The book explores planning in developing countries and crisis regions, highlighting various case studies and strategies. It opens with insights into livelihood strategies of multi-locational households and examines women’s access to urban land and property in Sub-Saharan Africa, emphasizing the informal land supply sector's role. The dynamics of urban development in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, are analyzed, alongside approaches for guiding informal urban growth in Zanzibar. Additionally, participatory land use planning for biodiversity conservation in Kenya is discussed, as well as the integration of Caracas's barrios. The success of the SPRING Master Programme in spatial planning for growing economies is also highlighted. In the context of crisis regions, the text reflects on the role of planning and collaboration with academic institutions in Africa and the Middle East. It discusses the benefits of cooperation in the Middle East, introduces an abstract model for equitable cross-border cooperation, and examines urban redevelopment options for refugee camps in Jordan. The reconstruction efforts in Kurdistan and the international community's involvement are addressed, along with the restructuring of local democracy in Nepal under a federal system. Overall, the book presents a comprehensive overview of planning challenges and strategies in diverse contexts.

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• Année de publication: 2009
• Reliure: (souple)