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Decolonizing Public Space in South Africa: from conceptualization to actualization

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  • Karina Landman
  • Kundani Makakavhule

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Cities and public spaces are changing. Many movements such as ‘Black Lives Matter’ are questioning the meaning of public space in post-colonial contexts. This paper focusses on the decolonization of public space in South Africa as a strategy to achieve spatial transformation. Drawing from seven years of in-depth research, the discussion explores the concept of decolonization and proposes a 3-stage process for decolonizing public space, supported by examples and implications for spatial practice. The paper shows that although fundamental spatial transformation necessitates radical mental transition, decolonization should move beyond the decoloniality of the mind towards physical intervention in public space.

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  • Karina Landman & Kundani Makakavhule, 2021. "Decolonizing Public Space in South Africa: from conceptualization to actualization," Journal of Urban Design, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 26(5), pages 541-555, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:cjudxx:v:26:y:2021:i:5:p:541-555
    DOI: 10.1080/13574809.2021.1880885
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