Urban Strategic Planning issues in light of rapid growth and Fast Urbanization in Lebanon

Abstract

Governance in emerging cities struggles in meeting people's expectations and requirements. Most international reports highlight the problem of service provision, guarantee and long-term sustainability. As cities and towns grow swiftly and irrevocably, they encounter resource and capacity constraints in managing the urbanization process. The experiences and strategic urban development plans in Lebanon have failed to meet the needs of people in the short and long term, which has prevented it from keeping pace with international developments and strategic planning approaches that are in line with the aspirations of any country.

It has become necessary to identify obstacles to strategic planning that prevent significant progress in key areas. In addition to focusing on how to improve performance in order to get the desired results.  This paper will discuss these complexities that contribute to the development of a comprehensive and participatory plan that effectively contributes to the management of urban growth and population expansion and securing the requirements of a decent sustainable living.