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Author:   Richard de Satgé ,  Vanessa Watson
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   2018 ed.
Weight:   4.552kg
ISBN:  

9783319694955

ISBN 10:   3319694952
Pages:   255
Publication Date:   20 March 2018
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Chapter 1. Introduction Introduction to the book Southern planning theory Conflicting rationalities Researching conflicting rationalities in Langa: The method Understanding the Langa megaproject Voices from and within the state, voices from and within Langa Chapter 2. Conflicting Rationalities and Southern Planning Theory Introducing conflicting rationalities and southern planning theory The southern turn in global scholarship The southern turn in planning scholarship Why a 'Southern theorising project'? Conflicting rationalities Concluding on conflicting rationalities and southern planning theory Chapter 3. African Cities: Planning Ambitions and Planning Realities Introducing African cities and planning Planning in the African context: Colonial footprints Imported national planning legislation African cities and planning African urban interpretations Looking forward - new African urban visions Concluding on African cities and planning Chapter 4. Struggles for Shelter and Survival in Post-Apartheid South African Cities: The Case of Langa Introducing struggles for shelter and survival South Africa and the negotiated transition to democracy The development of new housing policy Breaking New Ground The N2 Gateway A brief socio-spatial history of Langa and its place in Cape Town Concluding on struggles for shelter and survival Chapter 5. Voices From and Within the State Introducing voices from and within the state The N2 Gateway - a story in five episodes Narratives within the state Trustees and intermediaries Concluding on voices from and within the state Chapter 6. Conflicting Rationalities in the N2 Gateway Project: Voices from Langa Introducing conflicting rationalities in Langa Langa residents: borners and migrants Langa narratives Concluding on conflicting rationalities in Langa Chapter 7. Implications for Southern Planning Theory and Practice Introducing implications for southern planning theory and practice Interrogating the concept of conflicting rationalities The multiple voices within the State The fragmented 'community' Differentiated contestations over space, place and belonging Frontiers of deep difference and the hydra of contestations Concluding on implications for southern planning theory and practice Chapter 8. Conclusion Introducing the theoretical propositions Why do megaprojects so often fail? Developing planning theory and practice cognisant of divergent rationalities Writing back to theory Concluding on planning theory

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Richard de Satgé is director of research at Phuhlisani, a non-profit company. He has 40 years’ experience working in NGOs across southern Africa as an educator and researcher with a focus on land, livelihoods, poverty and informality. He holds a PhD from the University of Cape Town. Vanessa Watson is professor of city planning at the University of Cape Town (South Africa) and is a Fellow of this University. She holds degrees, including a PhD, from South African universities and the Architectural Association of London and is on the executive of the African Centre for Cities.

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