African Urban Planning: Challenges and Solutions
Learn urban planning principles for African cities. Explore sustainable development, governance, and infrastructure.
Learn urban planning principles for African cities. Explore sustainable development, governance, and infrastructure.
This comprehensive course provides an in-depth introduction to urban planning in African cities, focusing on the unique challenges and opportunities they face. Designed for intermediate-level learners, the course covers technical, environmental, social, and economic dimensions of urban planning in the African context. Through 12 modules, students explore topics such as urbanization trends, sustainable development, climate change impacts, transportation, land issues, and urban governance. The curriculum emphasizes practical skills, including subdivision planning, GIS use, and financial resource management for cities. Case studies from various African cities provide real-world context. The course also addresses critical issues like informal settlements, urban agriculture, and climate change adaptation. By the end, learners will have a thorough understanding of urban planning principles and tools specifically tailored to African urban environments.
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What you'll learn
Understand the unique urbanization trends and challenges in African cities
Analyze the impact of globalization and climate change on urban development in Africa
Apply sustainable urban development principles to African city contexts
Develop skills in urban planning tools and methods, including GIS and subdivision planning
Evaluate strategies for managing informal settlements and providing affordable housing
Understand urban infrastructure planning, including transportation and public spaces
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There are 12 modules in this course
This course offers a comprehensive exploration of urban planning in African cities, addressing the unique challenges and opportunities they face in the 21st century. It begins with an overview of urbanization trends in Africa and the specific characteristics of African cities. The curriculum then delves into key urban themes such as globalization, sustainable development, climate change, and transportation. Students learn about critical urban functions including land management, public spaces, and housing. The course covers essential urban planning tools and methods, with a focus on practical applications like subdivision planning and GIS use. It addresses crucial issues such as informal settlements, urban agriculture, and climate change adaptation. Financial aspects of urban development are explored, including city funding mechanisms and land registry systems. The course also examines urban governance models and partnerships suitable for African contexts. Throughout, case studies from various African cities provide real-world context and insights.
Introduction to African Cities and Urban Planning (Part I)
Module 1 · 4 Hours to complete
Introduction to African Cities and Urban Planning (Part 2)
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
Urban Themes
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
Urban Functions
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
The Future of Cities, or How to Plan?
Module 6 · 2 Hours to complete
Tool and Methods
Module 7 · 2 Hours to complete
The Actions of Operational Urbanism : Subdivisions
Module 8 · 2 Hours to complete
The Actions of Operational Urbanism: Restructuring and Urban Projects
Module 9 · 2 Hours to complete
The Costs and Funding of Cities
Module 10 · 2 Hours to complete
Governance: Which Partnerships?
Module 11 · 2 Hours to complete
Conclusions
Module 12 · 7 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Urban Planner and Expert in Urban Restructuring
Dr. Jérôme Chenal is an accomplished urban planner specializing in urban planning and the restructuring of precarious neighborhoods. He currently serves as the General Secretary of the CEAT (Community of Studies for Land Use Planning) at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) and is involved in various development projects across Africa, including in Chad, Senegal, Mauritania, and Guinea. His dual role as a researcher and expert has led him to direct significant studies, such as the restructuring of the Kebbe d’El Mina neighborhood in Nouakchott, Mauritania, where he focused on planning water networks and distribution norms.Chenal holds a PhD with a thesis on city planning in West Africa, specifically studying Dakar and Abidjan, which provides him with a unique perspective on urban issues related to essential services like water, electricity, drainage, and waste management. He teaches courses on African urban planning at EPFL, including "African Cities: An Introduction to Urban Planning," contributing to the education of future leaders in urban development
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