Reality check: Planning education in the African urban century

摘要: Abstract Planning in Sub-Saharan Africa owes much to the colonial legacies that inform shape and composition of African urban spaces places. This applies legislation, institutional systems planning education. In 2008, Association Schools AAPSs embarked on a 3-year initiative revitalisation education Africa, funded by Rockefeller Foundation. The aim project was propose ways through which training planners can be more responsive special circumstances urbanisation. paper reflects this initiative. An initial outline is presented main challenges facing positioned within debates regarding role generally. A case made for importance addressing these issues. It does, however, require departure from traditional approaches planners’ training. There are constraints this. AAPS member schools underpin endeavour outlined, based upon information gathered visits to, input associated publications Africa. Findings number recommendations shifts required if relevant effective face current future urbanisation continent.