Inter-African Perspectives: In Search For A ( Thrid ) African Way. Part 1

The ongoing urbanization processes on the African continent are different. Happening at a fast pace, the respective driving forces and the resulting space production differentiate from Europe, the Americas and Asia. Therefore, existing and seemingly successful urban planning and urban design strategies need to be challenged. The question how an »African way« in urban planning and development may be explored and implemented is an exciting and ongoing discussion in urban planning theory and practice.

Bringing together perspectives from West and East Africa, the studio is reading African realities, mapping urban live and discussing current narratives on urban development to prepare for a »Third (African) Way«.

– See also Inter-African Perspectives: In Search For A ( Thrid ) African Way. Part 2 –