Andrew Chigudu is a part-time lecturer with the Department of Architecture and Real estate at the University of Zimbabwe. He is an academic and seasoned spatial planning practitioner. Andrew holds a Doctor of Philosophy Degree MSc in Urban Design with the National University of Science and Technology and BSc in Rural and Urban Planning with University of Zimbabwe. He is the Executive Director for Full Life Open Arms Africa Investment since November 2019. Before this he was the Managing Director for Hello Project Developers for 8 years. Andrew is the current Vice President for Zimbabwe Institute for Regional and Urban Planning (ZIRUP). He has authored and co-authored in refereed journals.
The book provides insights into urban infrastructure debates and discourses in Zimbabwe. Through an inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary approach, the book explores the theoretical, conceptual and lived experiences in urban infrastructure. The book focuses on case studies relating to urban transport, public housing, water and sanitation and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) among other substantive issues relating to urban infrastructure and services.
The book provides insights into urban infrastructure debates and discourses in Zimbabwe. Through an inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary approach, the book explores the theoretical, conceptual and lived experiences in urban infrastructure. The book focuses on case studies relating to urban transport, public housing, water and sanitation and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) among other substantive issues relating to urban infrastructure and services.
Resilience has become a very topical issue transcending many spheres and sectors of sustainable urban development. This book presents a resilience framework for sustainable cities and towns in Africa. The rise in informal settlements is due to the urban planning practices in most African cities that rarely reflect the realities of urban life and environment for urban development.