Urban Agriculture and Productive Landscaping as Tools to Regulate Urban Expansion in Lacustrine Cities: The Case of Ganvié, Benin

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10.2991/978-94-6239-672-2_39How to use a DOI?

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Productive Landscape; Urban Agriculture; Floating Architecture; Lacustrine City; Ganvié

Abstract

The growing challenges of urbanization, environmental degradation, and food insecurity in fragile heritage settlements have intensified the demand for sustainable and context-sensitive planning solutions. This study investigates the feasibility of integrating urban agriculture and productive landscaping in the lacustrine city of Ganvié, Benin, as a viable approach to sustainable territorial development. Through detailed analysis of environmental conditions, community perceptions, and spatial planning strategies, this research demonstrates how productive landscapes can enhance local resilience, improve food security, and support cultural preservation.

The results highlight that urban agriculture and productive landscaping not only respond to essential socio-economic and environmental needs but also align with sustainable development principles by transforming underutilized aquatic and urban spaces into productive and multifunctional areas. Compared to conventional urban development models, this integrated approach demonstrates advantages in environmental conservation, economic empowerment, and touristic attractiveness.

This research emphasizes the potential of productive landscaping to contribute to sustainable heritage management, strengthen local livelihoods, and promote climate-adaptive urban practices in lacustrine environments. Further institutional support, policy integration, and long-term monitoring studies are recommended to fully realize the application potential of this planning model in water-based settlements across Africa.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Tonard Paulus
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/05/12
TI  - Urban Agriculture and Productive Landscaping as Tools to Regulate Urban Expansion in Lacustrine Cities: The Case of Ganvié, Benin
BT  - Proceedings of the 2026 3rd International Conference on Applied Economics, Management Science and Social Development (AEMSS 2026)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 408
EP  - 419
SN  - 2352-5428
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6239-672-2_39
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6239-672-2_39
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