The economics of urban planning: why land and labour markets matter
Oliveira Cunha, J.
(26 February 2024)
The economics of urban planning: why land and labour markets matter.
International Growth Centre Blog.
Masterplanning has resurfaced as an important planning tool in urban Africa in the last two decades. Given the rapid pace of urbanisation in lower-income countries more widely, planning ahead for the expansion of cities is crucial to ensure that residents are well-served with adequate public infrastructure and services. However, plans often do not account for the dynamics of land and labour markets, which have a fundamental impact on ever-changing urban form.
| Item Type | Blog post |
|---|---|
| Departments | LSE > Research Centres > International Growth Centre |
| Date Deposited | 26 Feb 2024 |
| URI | https://researchonline.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/122112 |