EDITORIAL

RESILIENCE AND SUSTAINABLE TRANSFORMATION: INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY, PLANNING, AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT FOR INCLUSIVE URBAN FUTURES IN AFRICA

Authors

  • Samuel MEDAYESE University of KwaZulu Natal, Haward Campus, Durban
  • E.B. Ogunbode Department of Building Technology, Federal University of Technology Minna

Keywords:

Climate Change, resilience, Accessibility, resilient cities

Abstract

The accelerating pace of urbanization across Africa presents both unprecedented opportunities and formidable challenges for
building inclusive, sustainable, and resilient cities. As urban populations expand rapidly, the urgency to create built environments
that serve diverse populations while addressing climate vulnerabilities has never been greater. The issue 9 Volume 5 of the
Journal of Inclusive Cities and Built Environment assembles critical research exploring the nexus between technology integration,
environmental management, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable infrastructure development across diverse African
contexts. The papers collectively demonstrate how innovative approaches to urban planning and governance can advance
equitable, climate-resilient, and inclusive transformations.

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Published

2025-11-18

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 9 (2025): RESILIENCE AND SUSTAINABLE TRANSFORMATION: INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY, PLANNING, AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT FOR INCLUSIVE URBAN FUTURES IN AFRICA

Section

Articles