Why urban planning is critical in the future of cities like Dar es Salaam

Dar es Salaam is one of the African cities experiencing rapid urban expansion, making the need for sound urban planning more critical than ever.

With a population growth rate of 3.3 percent annually, Tanzania is facing the challenges—and opportunities—of one of the fastest-growing regions in the world. Yet, as recent disasters in the city have shown, the urgency of strategic planning cannot be overstated.