ABSTRACT
This chapter explores the contribution of exclusionary urban planning practice and legislative frameworks towards homelessness and deploys Harare as a case study. This analytical contribution extends urban inquiry beyond the contested politics of Harare to include a techno-legal dimension. The results illustrate a growth in the housing crisis in Harare manifested through burgeoning housing waiting lists and informal settlements. Findings revealed how urban planning practice in Harare reflects an exclusionary agenda, as exemplified by city commodification tendencies and arbitrary informal settlements displacements. The chapter ends by outlining pro-poor policy pathways for turning around exclusionary practices in Harare through participatory upgrades.
