Resilience and Sustainability in Urban Africa: Context, Facets and Alternatives in Zimbabwe

Resilience has become a major issue in sustainable urban development, particularly in Africa. This book presents a resilience framework for sustainable cities and towns in Africa, focusing on aspects of places, people, and process. Urban vulnerability is on the increase, and cooperation in disaster management is a strategy for minimizing losses and uplifting affected urban settlements. Urban planning and design are crucial for sustainable urban growth, but there are major gaps in urban resilience building. The local authority needs to prioritize investment in resilient urban infrastructure.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 228 pages
Publication date: 04 August 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

Resilience has emerged as a pressing concern spanning various domains and sectors of sustainable urban development. This book offers a resilience framework for African cities and towns, addressing the challenges posed by informal settlements resulting from urban planning practices that often fail to reflect the realities of urban life and the environment. Urban resilience and sustainable urban growth revolve around the interconnected aspects of places, people, and processes. It stems from the observation of increasing urban vulnerability in Zimbabwe and beyond. Throughout history, disasters have exerted a profound impact on nations worldwide, causing extensive losses while also presenting opportunities for urban communities to thrive. Collaborative disaster management is a strategic approach to minimize damages and uplift affected urban settlements. The importance of urban planning and design in fostering the growth and development of sustainable urban centers is extensively documented. Urbanization has brought forth.

However, it has also presented formidable challenges, particularly for developing countries like Zimbabwe, which lack the necessary infrastructure to cope. This has been accompanied by issues such as overcrowding, resource scarcity, and the proliferation of slum settlements. Recognizing the urgent need for comprehensive urban planning and design, efforts must be made to develop contemporary solutions that can withstand the current urban challenges. Significant gaps exist in urban resilience building, particularly in cities like Harare, where investment in resilient urban infrastructure is crucial. The local authority must prioritize these investments to ensure the long-term sustainability and resilience of our cities.

Weight: 373g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811632907
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021