INSTRUCTORS:
Christina Culwick Fatti
Senior Researcher at the Politics and Urban Governance Research Group,
Fiona Anciano
Founder, PUG and ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR - DEPT. OF POLITICAL STUDIES, UNIVERSITY OF THE WESTERN CAPEThis paper explores the governance frameworks and institutional factors critical to achieving a Just Urban Transition (JUT) in South African cities. It emphasizes the interconnectedness of social justice and environmental sustainability, highlighting the need for inclusive, equitable, and resilient urban development. Through a series of case studies, the paper examines the roles of various stakeholders, including government, private sector, and civil society, in facilitating this transition. It also addresses the challenges and trade-offs involved in implementing JUT principles, offering insights into effective governance models that can support sustainable and just urban growth.
Culwick Fatti, C., Anciano, F., Lemanski, C., & Rubin, M. (2023)Governance of the Just Urban Transition. South African Cities Network.
