Urban Food Systems and Planning: Growing Sustainable Cities for Tomorrow

Tanzanian cities face an urgent urban food security challenge due to high population growth. In developing countries like Tanzania, the poorest of the urban population spend up to 85% of their income on food, making it a key economic driver. The disparity in food expenditure particularly between rich and poor urban households highlights the need for urban planners to ensure food is affordable and accessible, especially for the poor. Urban food planning must prioritise affordability to provide equitable access to nutritious food for all residents.