Habitat Debate: A Future for Urban Planning?
This report provides a brief summary of research on urban crises and the role of urban planning in addressing the challenges faced by cities, particularly in developing countries where a significant portion of the urban population lives in slums.
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
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United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT) |
| Geographic focus: | Global |
Methods
The research method involved analyzing the current state of urban planning, its historical context, and the challenges it faces in addressing urban poverty and slums. The study also examined innovations and best practices in urban planning to make it more effective and relevant.
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Key Insights
The report discusses the urban crises characterized by the proliferation of slums and the urbanization of poverty, highlighting the need for effective urban planning to alleviate the plight of slum dwellers. It emphasizes the importance of concerted action by various stakeholders to improve urban poverty, governance, and access to basic services. The report also reflects on the historical role of urban planning in addressing slums and the need for modern planning to harmonize global norms with local cultural conditions. It critiques the limitations of traditional spatial planning and explores innovations to make planning more relevant, including public participation and interdisciplinary approaches.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: English publication language | Global geographic scope | basic services | cultural conditions | governance | interdisciplinary approach | poverty | public participation | slums | spatial planning | urban crises | urban planning | urban poor