Africa's concrete imaginaries

Urban Geography 2026

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Authors: Wangui Kimari
DOI: 10.1080/02723638.2025.2568069
Cited by: 0
References: 3

Abstract

Construction is everywhere in Africa. From Cotonou to Dar es Salaam, vertical and horizontal monuments to modernity/’world class-ness’/ “Africa rising” or the future/global/millenium city (use what...

Fields of Study & Subjects

Spatial and Cultural Studies Urban Planning and Governance Architecture Modernity and Design

Publication details

Journal / source
Urban Geography
Volume
47
Issue
1
Pages
207–209
Publication date
2 January 2026
Language
EN