Guidance and systemization of experiences
Uncontrolled rapid urban expansion poses a number of resilience challenges, including increased levels of informality, environmental degradation, decreased social equity, and increased disaster risk exposure. Recognizing the complex relationship between the growth of cities and their resilience, this handbook explains how cities experiencing high levels of urban growth and informality can build resilience through the implementation of cost-effective urban expansion plans. Central to this handbook is the idea that cities should take a proactive approach to addressing urban growth, rather than attempting to limit or prevent growth. This starts with acknowledging that efforts to prevent growth are often unsuccessful, and that action must be taken to accommodate new residents within the city. Planning to accommodate urban expansion includes providing sufficient opportunities for densification, while allowing development to take place in order to maintain housing affordability without overb
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The most important function of this booklet is to inspire for local governments and civil society organizations that engage in advocacy activities to promote SDGs. Beyond that, we believe it will be h...
Developed by Local Monitoring Research and Implementa...
Posted by Elif Avcı
Case studies and best practices
Available in English
This One City Plan reflects the mapping of the City of Bristol with regards to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Envisioning how the City wants to develop until 2050, the document offers objec...
Developed by University of Bristol, Bristol City Coun...
Posted by Local2030
Guidance and systemization of experiences
