Approximately 1 billion people currently live in informal settlements, primarily in urban areas
in low-and middle-income countries. Informal settlements are defined by poor-quality …

The drawbacks of crowded informal settlements stand in stark contrast to the theoretical
promise that urban density is the key to building more productive, sustainable and resilient …

Community-led land ownership can contribute to environmental justice in disaster-prone
areas, particularly as it protects vulnerable communities from market-driven displacement …

Green infrastructure (GI) is a term that is evolving in meaning (Austin 2014). In general, GI
can be defined as an interconnected green space network that incorporates natural areas …

Though public participation forms part of the foundation of the South African democracy,
insufficient consideration has been paid to the processes of public participation at local …

Sewage discharges are poisoning major rivers and dams in South Africa, including the
Hartbeespoort Dam. High nutrient concentrations promote algae growth, leading to …

In the immediate post-apartheid period, the fields of urban planning and housing
experienced what some have called a 'golden era'during which planning played a …

Issues concerning finance and project delivery capabilities have remained as the main
barriers to the successful implementation of pro-urban poor housing strategies. One such …

Historically, mining companies worldwide provided housing to accommodate their
employees. The approach became less prevalent at the end of the 1980s and attempts were …