The mantra of globalization poses two problems for students of cities. The first is its
obsession with economic relations to the exclusion of other possible perspectives, for …

For nearly fifty years John Friedmann's writings have not just led the academic study of the
discipline, but have given shape and direction to the planning profession itself. Covering …

Planning and Transformation provides a comprehensive view of planning under political
transition in South Africa, offering an accessible resource for both students and researchers …

This paper describes features of the emerging nexus in South Africa between tourism,
poverty alleviation and local economic development (LED) interventions. The South African …

The Integrated Development Plan (IDP) is the focus of South Africa's postapartheid
municipal planning system and is also now regarded as a key instrument in an evolving …

In development planning for post-apartheid South Africa, the role of local economic
development (LED) planning is increasingly significant. This paper reviews the rise of LED …

The mining sector's share in South Africa's economy has declined over the past 30 years, as
has employment on the gold mines. Yet many new mining areas have developed. Mining …

Through rich stories of African migrant women in Johannesburg, this book explores the
experience of living between geographies. Author Caroline Kihato draws on fieldwork and …

As a professional field, urban planning is an institutionally embedded practice. It is also a
practice that is inevitably interwoven with politics, with ongoing conflicts over the allocation …

The planting and maintenance of trees in public areas of South African towns is the
responsibility of local municipalities. Therefore, it is necessary to appreciate the visions and …