Theme: Urban Planning and Design

Vending in Public Space: The Case of Bangkok

This brief reviews cultural, economic, political and other broad social foundations of vending in Bangkok’s public space. It also examines...

Eking out a living: the livelihood implications of urban space regulation on street hawking in Accra, Ghana

Abstract: Street hawking as a source of livelihood across the developing world has often raised a lot of concerns regarding hygiene, slum,...

“The Poor Also Must Live!” Market Demolition, Gentrification and the Quest for Survival in Lagos State

Report on demolition of traditional open markets, as part of the State government programme to develop Lagos into a “mega city”. This...

The Roadmap to Sustainable and Inclusive Solid Waste Systems A Tale of two Cities

The chapter is on pages 41-47.

The multiple sites of urban governance: Insights from an African city

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Informalising the Formal: Clothing Manufacturing in Durban, South Africa

A Review of Street Trade in Africa

University of Nairobi, Institute for Development Studies. A review commissioned by Women in Informal Employment Globalising and Organising...

Clandestine Geometries: Mapping Street Vending in Downtown São Paulo

Inclusive Urban Planning for the Working Poor: Planning Education Trends and Potential Shift

Current urban planning education, supported by prevailing legislation, negatively impacts on the livelihoods and shelter options of the urban...

Informal Economy Budget Analysis in Pakistan and Ravi Town, Lahore (Urdu)

Urdu Translation