‘Communication avoids demolition outcry’

THERE is a need for effective communication between the public and town planners to avoid displacement problems such as the infamous Operation Murambatsvina, an environment expert has said.

Report by Pamela Mhlanga

Speaking at the World Town Planning Day celebrations hosted by Zimbabwe Institute of Regional and Urban Planners (Zirup) on Friday, the Dean of the Faculty of the Built Environment at the National University of Science and Technology Virginia Madiro said town planners were failing to effectively communicate with the public regarding the demolition of illegal structures.

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