Planning for Cities in Crisis Lessons from Gondar, Ethiopia

This book analyzes ancient cities that are facing crisis, and their coping mechanism to maintain resiliency and sustainability to remain economically viable and historically relevant. The book takes a fresh look at the underlying causes of the crises and recommends good governance and strategic plan...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Wubneh, Mulatu
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2022, 2022
Edition:1st ed. 2022
Series:Local and Urban Governance
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Part 1. Governance, Planning, Urban Resilience, and Sustainability
  • Chapter 1. Governance, Planning, Urban Resilience and Sustainability – The Nexus
  • Chapter 2. Local Governance and the Comprehensive or Master Plan as a Tool to Enhance Resilience and Sustainability of Communities
  • Chapter 3. Community Profile and Characteristics
  • Chapter 4. Land Use and Greenways, Housing and Infrastructure
  • Part 2. Gondar Through the Layers of History
  • Chapter 5. Elements of Historic Preservation and Historic Assets as Major Resources
  • Chapter 6. The Imperial Period and Governance Structure of the City
  • Chapter 7. The Ecclesiastical Institutions (Churches and Church Schools), Their Governance and Role as Custodian of Culture and Traditional Values
  • Chapter 8. The Colonial (Italian) Experience and Post-Italian Developments
  • Part 3. Economic Policies and Programs
  • Chapter 9. The Economic Base of the City – Analysis of Existing Economic Condition
  • Chapter 10. Conclusion – The Governance and Strategic Planning Process in Formulation of Policies and Programs to Enhance the Resilience and Sustainability of Gondar