Space, people and technology Reclaiming the narrative on cities

In this book, there is a call on built environment professionals to reflect on the role of narrative in shaping space, influencing people and making decisions about technology. It is argued that by changing the narrative and methods of representations, new imaginaries can be generated and the scope...

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Main Author: Osman, Amira (auth, Editor)
Other Authors: Karuri-Sebina, Geci (auth, Editor), Jia, Beisi (auth), Gibberd, Amanda (auth), Hlongwane, Russel (auth), Paterson, Jody (auth), Mammon, Nisa (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Cape Town AOSIS 2023
Series:The Built Environment in Emerging Economies (BEinEE): Cities, Space and Transformation 2
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