Urban development


Slum Blind: The Overlooked Links between Climate Migration and Informal Settlements
This brief examines the overlooked links between climate migration and informal settlements, and highlights the need to upgrade informal settlements.

Tags: Climate change and disaster risk management, Sustainable Development Goals, Urban development

A Holistic Approach to Flood Mitigation in the Philippines’ Summer Capital
Improving climate resilience is key to achieving Baguio's vision of becoming an inclusive and livable city.

Tags: Philippines, Urban development, Climate change and disaster risk management, Environment, Water

Nature Offers Sustainable Solutions for a Heritage City in Viet Nam
The city of Hue in central Viet Nam is looking at nature-based solutions to balance historical asset conservation and urban development as well as enhance climate resilience.

Tags: Viet Nam, Urban development, Climate change and disaster risk management

Singapore’s Built Environment Traps Heat in Surprising Places
When it comes to designing for heat, sustainable solutions, such as incorporating the natural environment into the design, should be paramount.

Tags: Singapore, Climate change and disaster risk management, Urban development, Environment, Sustainable Development Goals

Experts Talk Solutions: Bambang Susantono
Bambang Susantono, chairman of the Nusantara National Capital Authority, talks about Indonesia's plans for its new capital in East Kalimantan.

Tags: Indonesia, Climate change and disaster risk management, Environment, Urban development, Sustainable Development Goals, Experts Talk

Experts Talk Solutions: Bruce Chong
Bruce Chong, director and climate and urban sustainability leader at Arup, talks about building cities' resilience against climate change.

Tags: ASEAN, Climate change and disaster risk management, Environment, Urban development, Sustainable Development Goals, Experts Talk

Highlights: Southeast Asia Development Symposium 2023—Imagining a Net-Zero ASEAN
This brochure provides highlights from ADB’s Southeast Asia Development Symposium 2023: Imagining a Net-Zero ASEAN event which explored how the region can ramp up efforts to decarbonize and target low-carbon growth.

Tags: ASEAN, Climate change and disaster risk management, Environment, Sustainable Development Goals, Finance, Information and communications technology, Urban development, Tourism, Health, Energy

ADB to Support Urban Environmental Improvements in Luang Prabang, Lao PDR
The project is expected to benefit 104,500 residents and 1.3 million annual visitors by 2031.

Tags: Lao PDR, Tourism, Information and communications technology, Sustainable Development Goals, Environment, Urban development

In Luang Prabang, Creating a Future Where the Past Thrives
Using smart solutions, an ADB-backed project is helping future-proof the city to preserve its rich history and culture, while catering to the needs of residents and visitors.

Tags: Lao PDR, Urban development, Sustainable Development Goals, Tourism, Information and communications technology

Uniquely Urban: Case Studies in Innovative Urban Development
This report presents case studies that highlight how ADB designs innovative urban projects across the Asia and Pacific.

Tags: Urban development, Climate change and disaster risk management, Environment, Sustainable Development Goals

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