ABSTRACT
Economic transitions shape the built environment's form, function, and evolution. This study explores the intricate relationship between economic transitions and the built environment of Livingstone City, influenced by its colonial past, post-colonial challenges, and recent tourism development. It investigates how economic activities that include tourism and manufacturing shape Livingstone through the need for business infrastructure and housing support. Through systematic review and visual analysis, the study provides insights into the dynamic interplay between urban landscape and economic shifts, transforming land use patterns, spatial distribution, and infrastructure. Exploring the case of Livingstone, the study suggests practical economic and physical planning lessons that may not be generalizable to other contexts but can inform urban planning and development strategies in Livingstone and similar cities. Recommendations are made for optimizing and managing socio-economic transformation in emerging new economic hubs of developing secondary African cities.
