Department of Geography, School of Agricultural, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of KwaZulu Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa; Department of Soil Science and Environment, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe.
Department of Geography, School of Agricultural, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of KwaZulu Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.
J Environ Manage. 2024 Nov;370:123099. doi: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.123099. Epub 2024 Oct 28.
Participatory Geographical Information Systems (PGIS) fosters equity and inclusivity in urban Land Use Planning (LUP). The rising population, economic development, and environmental changes increase urban LUP complexities. Moreover, the social inequalities existing in most societies create power imbalances in the planning process. Without participatory approaches, the benefits of urban planning will be enjoyed by the rich to the disadvantage of the poor who constitute the majority in societies. Research in urban planning has largely relied on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing techniques, which tend to be technical, thus side-lining the voices and concerns of the marginalized, and less powerful actors. The introduction of the PGIS approach facilitates the development of comprehensive plans that address the needs of diverse population segments. This research is rooted on the premise that PGIS serves as an effective tool for promoting inclusive planning in Africa. Therefore, the research question is centered on understanding how PGIS has been utilized and how effective its application and adoption enhance inclusive urban planning process. A total of 346 articles were initially identified, with 69 ultimately selected based on their relevance and specificity in employing PGIS within urban LUP through a literature review process. The research outcomes illustrate PGIS' contribution to promoting the participation of diverse segments of the population in urban planning. Thus, facilitating the generation of Indigenous Spatial Knowledge (ISK) that reflects the preferences of local communities. However, challenges such as a lack of transparency from local and national government authorities in the implementation of Urban Plans impede the effective integration of PGIS. Furthermore, the research underscores the importance of key principles such as respect for rights, good governance, and gender equity in promoting equitable representation among participants, thus ensuring the successful application of PGIS approaches.
参与式地理信息系统（PGIS）促进了城市土地利用规划（LUP）的公平性和包容性。人口增长、经济发展和环境变化增加了城市 LUP 的复杂性。此外，大多数社会中存在的社会不平等现象在规划过程中造成了权力失衡。如果没有参与式方法，城市规划的好处将被富人享受，而构成社会大多数的穷人将处于不利地位。城市规划研究在很大程度上依赖于地理信息系统（GIS）和遥感技术，这些技术往往具有技术性，从而使边缘化和权力较小的参与者的声音和关切被边缘化。PGIS 方法的引入促进了制定综合规划，以满足不同人口群体的需求。这项研究的前提是 PGIS 是促进非洲包容性规划的有效工具。因此，研究问题集中在了解 PGIS 是如何被利用的，以及其应用和采用的有效性如何增强包容性城市规划过程。通过文献回顾过程，最初确定了 346 篇文章，最终选择了 69 篇，这些文章根据其在城市土地利用规划中利用 PGIS 的相关性和特异性进行了选择。研究结果表明，PGIS 有助于促进不同人口群体参与城市规划。从而促进了反映当地社区偏好的本土空间知识（ISK）的产生。然而，地方和国家政府当局在实施城市规划方面缺乏透明度等挑战，阻碍了 PGIS 的有效整合。此外，该研究强调了尊重权利、良好治理和性别平等等关键原则在促进参与者之间公平代表性方面的重要性，从而确保 PGIS 方法的成功应用。
