Spatial planning and climate change adaptation assessment: Perspectives from Mdantsane Township dwellers in South Africa

• DOI: 10.1016/j.habitatint.2019.04.005
• Publication Date: 2019-06-11T01:32:16Z
• Authors: Emmanuel Tolulope...; Ahmed Mukalazi Ka...; Israel Ropo Orimo...
• Keywords: Spatial Planning; Climate Change Adaptation

Spatial planning plays a significant role in enhancing climate change adaptation especially within urban areas by improving their resilience. Despite all this, cities developing countries still experience the effects of change. This paper adopted mixed method approach to examine township spatial and identifying potentialities for an integrated approach. Mdantsane case study as one largest townships South Africa was assessed unique landscape with reminiscent apartheid legacies improve people's under poverty, lack basic facilities other environmental challenges. In keeping design, we collected data making use pretested open close-ended survey forms interplay GIS remote sensing techniques. reveals that is extremely susceptible impacts due built-up natural environment set up well existing interrelations. Thus, comprehensive integration essential proofing, health, wellbeing Consequently, recommendations seek strategic intervention were made sustain residents future specific focus reduce risks Township.