Cities, settlements development post COVID-19: An urban planner's perspective

Friday, October 09, 2020

Changing scapes: COVID-19 will reshape urban planning and strategy PIC:MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Cities and Settlements Development Planning is shaped and influenced by different dynamics, being Social, Economic and Environmental factors, and linked by a robust Urban Governance system, to ensure these three dynamics function in a coherent manner.

These dynamics can be health-related pandemics like COVID-19, environment and climate related disasters like floods, political and civil unrest as well as the needs of the inhabitants in their everyday lives.

The outbreak of COVID-19 in 2019, is now dictating a different way of life, thus influencing a different approach towards global development. A common phrase says, ‘in every crisis we should be able to learn a lesson and also explore opportunities from that crisis.’

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Cities, settlements development post COVID-19: An urban planner's perspective

Cities and Settlements Development Planning is shaped and influenced by different dynamics, being Social, Economic and Environmental factors, and linked by a robust Urban Governance system, to ensure these three dynamics function in a coherent manner.

Selefu

BNF opens doors to returnees

BCP rises strongly, BDP falls as UDC wins

Sowa Town council raises P1.5 million as financial pressures mount

Police crackdown on bars, other businesses sparks backlash

From debate to digital warfare: Botswana’s crisis of democratic discourse

BTC reaches seven-year high on BSE

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