In:
Journal of Asian and African Studies, SAGE Publications
Abstract:
Chinhoyi in Zimbabwe is used as a case study to explore the potential of secondary cities in addressing urban challenges. This study is significant considering that while African cities are rapidly urbanizing, narratives in African urbanism focus more on large cities and metros. Adopting a qualitative research approach, data for this study were collected from interviews with 15 key informants and a review of policies and development plans. The study reveals that, albeit challenges bedeviling Chinhoyi, there is potential for sustained growth through maximizing local opportunities, including industrial capability, supporting the informal sector, promoting mixed-use development, and empowering the local authority.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0021-9096
,
1745-2538
DOI:
10.1177/00219096221137660
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Publication Date:
2022
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2040418-9
SSG:
0
SSG:
6,24
SSG:
6,31
SSG:
6,23
