Spatial Planning in Ghana: Origins, Contemporary Reforms and Practices, and New Perspectives

The Concept of Spatial Planning and the Planning System.- Spatial Planning in Ghana: Historical Origins and Evolution.- Contemporary Planning Systems and Spatial Planning at the National Level.- The Inception of Regional Spatial Planning in Ghana.- Spatial Planning at the Local Level and Development Management.- Policy Integration in Spatial Planning: Mechanisms, Challenges and the Way Forward.- Public Engagement in Spatial Planning: Contemporary Practices and Prospects for Improvement.- Spatial Planning Tools for Sustainable Urban Growth Management.- The Spatial Planning System and Housing Development: Prospects and Approaches.- Transitions Towards Sustainable Urban Transportation: The Role of Spatial Planning.- Spatial Planning and Climate Change.- Concluding Thoughts.