Revisiting Modernist Planning in Zambia: Challenges, Paradigm Shifts, and the Case for Inclusive Urbanism

Rapid urbanization in Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in cities like Lusaka, Zambia, has outpaced the capacity of governments to provide adequate housing, infrastructure, and essential services. This has been further exacerbated by environmental degradation, food insecurity, and increasing climate vulnerability. The dominant urban planning approaches, largely influenced by modernist theories from the Global North, have proven ill-suited to address these challenges, particularly in contexts characterized by informality and socio-economic inequality.