Africa is urbanizing fast and with it comes a lot of challenges and opportunities.It is estimated that two-thirds of the population in Africa will be living in cities by 2050. Already, most African cities have issues with adequate supply of electricity and other basic infrastructural services. Challenges with waste management, traffic congestion and slum developments are growing by the day.
Is your city resilient to many of these challenges? Is city planning something that is talked about and planned for by government, key agencies and citizens?If not, urban planning needs to be put back on the agenda.
What kind of city do you want? Let us begin to talk about it, plan for it and create it.
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