What is it about?
The article examines the interaction of a number of factors that affect a city's transformation. The observation derive from cities in South Africa. Most South African cities now have new features as a result of the country's democratic transition.
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Why is it important?
One of the requirements for city planning is an understanding of city dynamics. Cities change with time. Understanding the causes of urban decline facilitates the creation of programs that maintain the aesthetic appeal of cities.
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The article aids in understanding changes that occur in cities, particularly in city centers.
Prof. Thokozani Simelane
University of Johannesburg
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This page is a summary of: Interpreting the Transformation of the City Centres of South Africa Through System Dynamics: How Different Are They From Other African Cities?, Africa Insight, May 2011, African Journals Online (AJOL),
DOI: 10.4314/ai.v40i4.65937.
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