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UN-Habitat Launches “My Neighborhood,” a Practical Guide for Achieving Sustainable Urban Spaces

Maria-Cristina Florian — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 07:30:00 +0000

The UN-Habitat Urban Lab has published “My Neighborhood,” a publication that offers a checklist of urban design principles aimed at creating more sustainable and resilient cities. Containing actions that are applicable at the neighborhood scale, the guide strives to present an integrated approach that responds to key sectors such as transportation, local urban initiatives, housing, public spaces, utilities, and more.

Envisaging the Future of Cities: UN-Habitat Launches the 2022 World Cities Report

Christele Harrouk — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0000

UN-Habitat has just released its annual World Cities Report during the eleventh session of the World Urban Forum, which took place in Katowice, Poland from June 27 until June 30, 2022. Titled “Envisaging the Future of Cities”, the 2022 release highlights insights on the future of the urban realm, based on “existing trends, challenges, and opportunities, as well as disruptive conditions, including the valuable lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic”. In fact, it seeks to present cities with ways to be prepared for future challenges and address current issues.

UNDP and Tosin Oshinowo Reveal Rebuilt Nigerian Village for a Community Displaced

Maria-Cristina Florian — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 05:30:00 +0000

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is working with the Nigerian Government to develop Rebuilding Ngarannam, a stabilization program in Northeast Nigeria that offers a new village to a community displaced by Boko Haram. The new urban plan and infrastructure were designed by Nigerian Consultant Architect Tosin Oshninowo, who consulted with the community to create a settlement that reflects and speaks to their culture. The first phase, which includes housing and essential services like education and healthcare facilities, is set to be complete in the summer of 2022.

On Inclusive, Safe, Resilient, and Sustainable Cities: In Conversation with the Winners of the UIA 2030 Award

Christele Harrouk — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0000

The first edition of the UIA 2030 Award celebrated projects that contribute to the delivery of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Located in Germany, Hong Kong, Argentina, Bangladesh, and China, the winning interventions were announced during the eleventh session of the World Urban Forum in Katowice, Poland. Organized by the International Union of Architects (UIA), together with the UN-HABITAT, the award program gathered 125 submissions in 40 countries.

Winners of the UIA 2030 Award Announced: Acknowledging Architects' Contributions to the Sustainable Development Goals

Christele Harrouk — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 09:30:00 +0000

Today, at the eleventh session of the World Urban Forum in Katowice, Poland, the International Union of Architects (UIA), together with the UN-HABITAT, have announced the laureates of the UIA 2030 Award. Seeking to acknowledge the contributions of architects to the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and New Urban Agenda through built interventions that demonstrate design quality and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this first edition of a biennial awards program, selected winning projects from Germany, Hong Kong, Argentina, Bangladesh, and China, from 125 submitted projects in 40 countries.

Naomi Hoogervorst on Democratization of Design: "Equal Cities Need Equal Voices"

Fabian Dejtiar — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Many of us agree that design is still not considered for everyone. That is why we must ask ourselves what is truly democratic in the matters of design - in order to define our vision toward a more just society. From the perspective of architecture and urbanism, we can look at this democratization from different angles, including citizens in participatory processes, in order to find answers to our constant search to improve habitability and accessibility.

Shigeru Ban Architects and Philippe Monteil Design Refugee Shelters in Kenya with the Support of UN-Habitat

Andreea Cutieru — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 05:30:00 +0000

Since 2017, UN-Habitat, together with Shigeru Ban Architects, Philippe Monteil and the NGO Voluntary Architects' Network, developed several shelter typologies for a pilot neighborhood in Kalobeyei Settlement in Kenya. The Turkana Houses are meant to house South Sudanese and other refugees living in Northern Kenya who could not return to their original villages due to endless civil wars and conflicts. Unlike typical refugee shelters, these structures were meant to provide a home for long periods of displacement and the four typologies developed are informed by the extensive experience of Shigeru Ban Architects with disaster relief projects and the local building techniques of local people.

12 Key Principles for an Effective Urban Response during COVID-19

Christele Harrouk — Wed, 05 May 2021 07:30:00 +0000

The Un-Habitat or the United Nations agency for human settlements and sustainable urban development, whose primary focus is to deal with the challenges of rapid urbanization, has been developing innovative approaches in the urban design field, centered on the active participation of the community. ArchDaily has teamed up with UN-Habitat to bring you weekly news, article, and interviews that highlight this work, with content straight from the source, developed by our editors.

HerCity: Digital Toolbox for Sustainable, Equal and Inclusive Cities

Christele Harrouk — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 08:30:00 +0000

HerCity is a platform that involves women in urban development, in order to make better cities for everyone. Turning the tables and putting girls in the expert position, the digital toolbox aims to create more inclusive, equal, and sustainable cities and communities. The initiative makes methods and tools available to urban actors globally, in order to support cities in integrating girls’ participation in their long-term strategies.

Public Spaces and the Challenges of Covid-19: UN-Habitat’s Small-Scale Urban Responses in Vietnam, Bangladesh and India

Christele Harrouk — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 07:30:00 +0000

How to Plan and Manage Sustainable Urbanization in Fast-Growing Cities? The Global Future Cities Program

Christele Harrouk — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 07:30:00 +0000

How to Support Fast Growing Small Cities? UN-Habitat's Participatory Incremental Urban Planning Tool

Christele Harrouk — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 07:30:00 +0000

How Can One Public Space Transform an Entire Neighborhood? UN-Habitat's Model Street Initiative

Christele Harrouk — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 07:30:00 +0000

On World Cities Day UN-Habitat Releases 2020 Report on The Value of Sustainable Urbanization

Christele Harrouk — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 06:30:00 +0000

Across the globe, ever since 2014, every year on the 31^st of October, World Cities Day is celebrated. To mark this event, UN-Habitat has released its World Cities Report 2020 on the value of sustainable urbanization, focusing on the most up-to-date and pressing topics. Analyzing the intrinsic value of cities in generating economic prosperity, mitigating environmental degradation, reducing social inequality, and building stronger institutions, the report highlights how together these can drive transformative change.

Charaani Public Stairs / Emergent Vernacular Architecture (EVA Studio)

Andreas Luco — Sun, 04 Oct 2020 02:00:00 +0000

The Chaarani stairs are a UN-Habitat-funded public space project located in Qobbe, a low-income neighbourhood in Tripoli, Lebanon. Designed by EVA Studio and implemented by Solidarites International, the project consists of the rehabilitation of public stairs that run through the neighbourhood. These stairs are structurally vulnerable to flooding and other challenges, but are a key access as they connect this neighbourhood to Tripoli’s historic centre and the souks. The project takes on different challenges: from urban displacement and social integration between the host Lebanese community and Syrian refugees (who in this neighbourhood make up approximately 15% of the population) to post-conflict recovery. Located in close proximity to recent clashes between residents of two neigbouring areas, Jabal Mohsen and Tabanneh, inter-communal tensions and sectarian lines are layered, sometimes spilling over across invisible lines.

11 Steps to Achieve Quality Public Spaces at a Neighborhood Level: UN-Habitat's Guideline

Christele Harrouk — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 07:35:00 +0000

How to Design Spaces for Kids in Marginalized Areas? 3 Examples from UN-Habitat

Christele Harrouk — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 07:35:00 +0000

Lessons from UN-Habitat: How to Design Spaces For and With the People?

Christele Harrouk — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 07:35:00 +0000