Planning the evolution of a city: a case study of Abidjan

Abstract

This paper examines the planning of urban evolution within the context of Abidjan (Cote d’Ivoire). An integrated approach is adopted in which economic activities, housing and transportation are considered the principal elements. Within this context, particular consideration is given to the following points: the relationships between the city and the country, the functioning of the city overall, and the problems related to the broad spatial structure. Finally, the paper examines the present city plan and discusses the effects that some of the contemporary projects may have on its future evolution.