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

How Davao City Is Making Public Transport More Climate-Friendly
A smart system will deploy low-carbon buses to serve the transport needs of a growing population.

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

ADB SEADS Webinar: Empowering SMEs for Urban Resilience
This webinar explored the transformative roles of SMEs in ensuring urban resilience.

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

A Point of View: Empowering SMEs for Urban Resilience
This publication offers insights that advocate for SMEs as vital catalysts for urban resilience.

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

How Cities Can Embrace Nature and Meet Their Net-Zero Goals
Allowing plants to grow on a building's exterior is a low-cost way of providing shade and lowering the need for cooling.

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

Rethinking Dispute Resolution in Infrastructure Projects
Effective dispute management and avoidance will improve the infrastructure ecosystem, reduce the risk for financiers, and enhance investor confidence in new projects.

Tags: Transportation, Urban development

Nusantara to Be the First City in Indonesia to Meet Net Zero
Nusantara expected to be the catalyst for greater economic distribution particularly in the eastern part of Indonesia.

Tags: 2023 Videos, SEADS 2023, Indonesia, Climate change and disaster risk management, Environment, Energy, Sustainable Development Goals, Urban development, Technology, SEADS2023

ASEAN's Net-Zero Transition Has to Happen in Cities
Cities play a key role in climate change adaptation and mitigation and in the net-zero transition.

Tags: 2023 Videos, SEADS 2023, ASEAN, Technology, Urban development, Environment, Energy, Sustainable Development Goals, Climate change and disaster risk management, Governance and public sector management

Why Cities Need Better Connectivity
Better connectivity can provide insight and understanding in building cities so that synergies can be achieved, interventions designed, performance optimized, value created, and well-being advanced.

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

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