Eine Plattform für die Wissenschaft: Bauingenieurwesen, Architektur und Urbanistik
Eine Plattform für die Wissenschaft: Bauingenieurwesen, Architektur und Urbanistik
An Urban commons? Notes from South Africa
This article explores the critical relationship between the commons and the state, through an examination of urban squatter movements in South Africa as a form of urban commons. Focusing on the largest and most fully realized, the Abahali base Mjondolo in Durban, the author demonstrates how commitments to autonomous practices and deep social relationships have developed over time. Citing David Harvey, the author calls for a ‘double-edged’ approach in which the state is forced to provide public goods for public purposes, but in a way that builds on the local knowledge and self-organization created through commoning.
An Urban commons? Notes from South Africa
This article explores the critical relationship between the commons and the state, through an examination of urban squatter movements in South Africa as a form of urban commons. Focusing on the largest and most fully realized, the Abahali base Mjondolo in Durban, the author demonstrates how commitments to autonomous practices and deep social relationships have developed over time. Citing David Harvey, the author calls for a ‘double-edged’ approach in which the state is forced to provide public goods for public purposes, but in a way that builds on the local knowledge and self-organization created through commoning.
An Urban commons? Notes from South Africa
Pithouse, Richard (Autor:in)
Community development journal ; 49 ; i31-
01.01.2014
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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