Stephen Diko

About Stephen Diko

I am interested in sustainable urban development and policy from the aspects of climate change, green spaces, flooding, informality, community economic development, and plan quality assessments. My goal is to contribute positively to the transformation and sustainability of communities—particularly in building their adaptive and resilience capacities.

Areas of Expertise

Community Development, Environmental Planning and Resource Management, International Development Planning

Selected Publications

Owusu-Daaku, K. N., Johnson, B. C., & Diko, S. K. (2024). Environmental Justice Leadership-in-Training (EJ-LIT): A University-Professional Organization Partnership for Preparing the Next Generation of Environmental Justice Leaders. In Routledge Handbook of University-Community Partnerships in Planning Education (pp. 382-403). Routledge., Diko, S. K., Hollstein, L. M., & Palazzo, D. (Eds.). (2023). Routledge Companion to Professional Awareness and Diversity in Planning Education. Taylor & Francis., Diko, S. K. (2023). Urban green space planning in the Kumasi Metropolis, Ghana: a prioritization conundrum and its co-benefits solution. Socio-Ecological Practice Research, 5(1), 49-62., Diko, S. K., & Hollstein, L. M. (2023). Towards an alternative interpretation of the socio-cultural dimensions of urban greenspace planning in the Global South: Evidence from the Kumasi Metropolis of Ghana. Journal of Urban Affairs, 45(3), 522-545.

Recent Courses Taught

PLAN 7000: Planning the American City, PLAN 7006: Planning Studio, PLAN/ESCI 4201/6201: Urbanization and Environment, PLAN 4003/6003: Community Economic Development