Land-Use Management to Support Sustainable Settlements in South Africa

This book provides a theoretical and practical foundation for changing land use management in Southern Africa, offering an economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable alternative to current schemes. It reflects years of practical experience and research and proposes concrete proposals for a rural-to-urban transect. It is directed to a broad range of readers interested in spatial planning and land use management.

Format: Hardback
Length: 158 pages
Publication date: 24 October 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book offers a theoretical and practical framework for transforming the practice of land use management in Southern Africa. It provides a comprehensive overview of alternative land use management systems that are economically, socially, and environmentally more sustainable than the existing schemes in place. Land use management is a crucial component of spatial governance that regulates the nature and extent of development to minimize harmful impacts on people and the environment. The current system, rooted in colonial/modernist planning and regulatory mechanisms, was not designed to address the rapid changes, urbanization, and informality that characterize Southern Africa. Therefore, a different approach to land development and land use management is urgently needed.

This timely book reflects the culmination of numerous years of practical experience and research into various aspects of land use management conducted by the authors and their masters and doctoral students. It goes beyond mere analysis of the problems and presents concrete proposals that can be applied across Southern Africa, considering the rural-to-urban transect.

The book is designed for a wide audience interested in spatial planning and land use management. It will be of particular interest to professionals in the fields of geography, urban studies, urban design, planning, and architecture. By offering insights and solutions tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities of Southern Africa, this book contributes to the ongoing discourse on sustainable land use practices and promotes a more equitable and sustainable future for the region.

Weight: 470g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367639105