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Spatial Planning Steering the New Urban Agenda in Zimbabwe
A spatial planning system that effectively fits in the built environment disciplines is imperative to the development of sustainable human settlements. However, Zimbabwe’s current spatial planning system has not defined a niche in the built environment disciplines in a way that optimises its role. To highlight the importance of shaping the spatial planning system for sustainable human settlements, this chapter explores theoretical and practical dimensions that undergird its utility in the Zimbabwe context. The methodological approach consists of a literature review and key informant interviews. The functionality of the spatial planning system in the built environment is analysed including changes that may be considered to enable it to work more efficiently in the future. Although all spatial planning systems have one goal—organising the use of land to encourage development and facilitate the supply of services necessary for economic and social development—the results reveal that the system is hampered by a development control focus, lack of urbanisation policy, corruption as well as an unregulated profession. The way forward will require the adoption of a policy mix that includes strategic spatial planning, a national urban policy, and the establishment by the national leadership of safeguards against improper use of spatial planning powers.
Spatial Planning Steering the New Urban Agenda in Zimbabwe
A spatial planning system that effectively fits in the built environment disciplines is imperative to the development of sustainable human settlements. However, Zimbabwe’s current spatial planning system has not defined a niche in the built environment disciplines in a way that optimises its role. To highlight the importance of shaping the spatial planning system for sustainable human settlements, this chapter explores theoretical and practical dimensions that undergird its utility in the Zimbabwe context. The methodological approach consists of a literature review and key informant interviews. The functionality of the spatial planning system in the built environment is analysed including changes that may be considered to enable it to work more efficiently in the future. Although all spatial planning systems have one goal—organising the use of land to encourage development and facilitate the supply of services necessary for economic and social development—the results reveal that the system is hampered by a development control focus, lack of urbanisation policy, corruption as well as an unregulated profession. The way forward will require the adoption of a policy mix that includes strategic spatial planning, a national urban policy, and the establishment by the national leadership of safeguards against improper use of spatial planning powers.
Spatial Planning Steering the New Urban Agenda in Zimbabwe
Advances in 21st Century Human Settlements
Chavunduka, Charles (editor) / Chirisa, Innocent (editor) / Chavunduka, Charles (author) / Chinozvina, Queen Linda (author) / Wekwete, Kadmiel (author)
2024-06-24
15 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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