Inclusive Urban Development in the Global South

"This impressive collection makes a unique contribution to cutting-edge urban development debates linking intersectionality, the paradox of collective and individual identities, and community diversities. Each chapter, grounded in original research, brings new insights that challenge existing practices, while exploring innovative methodologies to achieve more inclusive outcomes. Essential reading for academics, practitioners, and activists alike."

Caroline Moser, Emeritus Professor, University of Manchester

"This is a very important collection that situates intersectionality and community at the centre of understanding urban development thinking and practice. In calling for greater acknowledgement of the diversity of urban residents living in complex and differentiated communities, the book provides a much-needed interpretation of inclusive urban development."

Cathy McIlwaine, Professor of Development Geography, King’s College London

"The notion ‘community’ is central to urban development practices. But what even is ‘community’? In this book, the editors Andrea Rigon and Vanesa Castan Broto bring together a first-rate collection of papers to probe this crucial question. By using an intersectionality perspective, they problematize conventional notions of community as homogenous and static. Understanding a dynamic notion of community is fundamental for moving toward a just and inclusive urban developmental practice."

Nausheen H Anwar, Professor of City & Regional Planning, Director of the Karachi Urban Lab, School of Economics & Social Sciences, IBA, Karachi