From a land-use planning perspective, informal settlements emerge because of dysfunctions
in contemporary cities, leading to inequities in living conditions and exclusions of people in …

Cities undergoing rapid growth are at risk of outbreaks of violence as competition over
scarce resources and space intensifies. In this context, it is critical to identify conditions that …

Abstract Cities of the Global South, such as Kumasi, Ghana, face elevated risks from climate
change, and current adaptation efforts are failing. Ghanaian cities are beset by weak urban …

This research addresses the pressing need to strengthen climate change resilience of the
urban poor living in informal settlements by leveraging social capital-skills and networks …

Residential developments in African cities such as Kumasi, should proceed based on
approved subdivisions. However, it is now common for land owners and residents to tweak …

Institutions play crucial roles in addressing and building resilence to climate risks. Whereas
planning for and addressing climate change issues through multilevel goverence (MLG) has …

Urban infrastructure critically influences how urban people carry their lives and mediates
how services central to human well-being are accessed. Therefore, the main of this study is …

Urban sprawl has been the focus of substantial academic discussion due to its intricate
nature. The dominant narrative of this phenomenon, particularly in the global south, points to …

This study examines the distribution patterns of rural settlements from a new perspective of
ethnic inter-embeddedness. The Shannon-Wiener Index (SWI) and Moran's I methods are …

With a global commitment to leave no one behind, cities can design and execute programs
and plans aimed at enhancing the rights of all to the city. Yet, the vulnerable, including low …