Patna: CM Nitish Kumar will lay the foundation stone for 1,300 urban development projects worth Rs 769 crore for 33 districts and inaugurate the newly renovated Maurya Lok Complex in Patna, complete ...
Investments in adaptation will also save over 130,000 lives from extreme heat impacts by 2050. With over 50 percent of the urban infrastructure required for 2050 still to be built, India has a critical opportunity to drive resilient urban infrastructure development. “The imperative for India to build resilient cities at scale is clear.
Inc.com on MSN: 10 urban development innovations that will change how we live and work by 2030
10 urban development innovations that will change how we live and work by 2030
MSN: Bihar CM to launch 1,300 urban development projects on September 22
A new Rs 1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund will support 60 types of city projects. This includes infrastructure, old city revitalization, and waste recycling. The Centre will release funds within six ...
Discover how the Ethiopia Urban Institutional and Infrastructure Development Program created 1.15 million jobs with World Bank support.
This report highlights the substantial investments required to build more resilient and low-carbon cities in low- and middle-income countries. These investments are crucial to strengthen essential infrastructure, unlock new jobs, and ensure more sustainable urban development. Resilient and low ...
Urban China: Toward Efficient, Inclusive, and Sustainable Urbanization The joint report by the World Bank and the Development Research Center of China’s State Council, Urban China: Toward Efficient, Inclusive and Sustainable Urbanization, includes six priority areas for a new model of urbanization: 1. Reforming land management and institutions Because most of the urban expansion in recent ...
WASHINGTON, – The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved $400 million in financing for a new project that will provide safely managed water, sanitation and basic hygiene services, and help improve the institutional and financial performance of local urban administration in Punjab province.
Urban flooding, which is more frequent than ever in this changing climate, threatens lives and livelihoods while also undermining the potential of cities as engines for growth and development.
World Bank: The Republic of Congo Commits to Reducing Climate Risks and Strengthening Urban Infrastructure and Sustainable Development
The Republic of Congo Commits to Reducing Climate Risks and Strengthening Urban Infrastructure and Sustainable Development
Advisor to the Chief Minister Punjab for Artificial Intelligence and Special Initiatives Ali Dar has said that ongoing mega development projects under the Punjab Central Business District Development ...
With the rapid pace of industrialization and escalating climate challenges, sustainable urban development has become an urgent priority worldwide. Cities face mounting pressures to reconcile growth ...
Fast Company: The most innovative urban development and real estate companies for 2025
MSN: CM Yogi directs Urban Development officials to ensure planned city growth and slum redevelopment
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has called for a comprehensive overhaul of urban infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on slum redevelopment and improved civic amenities. Chairing a high-level review ...
CM Yogi directs Urban Development officials to ensure planned city growth and slum redevelopment
The Times of India on MSN: Rs 90,000 crore from Urban Challenge Fund to back city projects
Mangaluru, Apr 18: The Karnataka government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has sanctioned Rs 2,600 crore for urban development across the state under Phase 2 of the Mahatma ...
The projects, covering housing and urban growth, are now under feasibility and ministry reviewSix transport projects aim to ease congestion and improve connectivity, while two housing projects target ...
Demographic trends are diverse among regions, within regions and within countries: while many cities will continue to grow, albeit at declining rates, many other cities are looking at declining or aging populations. In the near future, many more cities will face an increasing aging population, with important implications for the provision of urban infrastructure and service provision.
The World Bank Group supports cities and mobilizes subnational finance to create jobs by building urban infrastructure and strengthening municipal services.
How an Urban Program in Ethiopia Delivered More than a Million Jobs
Extreme urban heat is becoming an urgent challenge for Bangkok, threatening lives, livelihoods, and the city’s economic resilience. The Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect exacerbates this crisis, turning built-up areas into heat traps that contribute to heat-related mortality, lost productivity, higher energy consumption, and other negative outcomes.
Shaping a Cooler Bangkok: Tackling Urban Heat for a More Livable City
The Djibouti Integrated Slum Upgrading Project, launched in 2018, aims to improve living conditions in deprived urban areas in Djibouti City and to strengthen the capacity of public institutions responsible for implementing the Zero Slum Program.
A new World Bank-financed investment will enhance mobility and accessibility in Tanzania’s capital, Dodoma, unlocking economic opportunities and creating over 10,000 new jobs by 2030, while boosting the city’s economic output by 2%.
New World Bank Financing Set to Revamp Dodoma’s Urban Mobility and ...
Nature-based solutions like urban farming, terraces, and green corridors can help cities with climate challenges including urban heat, flooding, and air pollution. But how can governments and communities determine which nature-based solutions best meet their needs? In Kinshasa, indigenous knowledge, innovative tools, and proactive local government are helping to answer the question.
WASHINGTON, - The World Bank has approved $60 million for the Strengthening Urban Resilience Project to reduce erosion and flood risks and improve access to climate-resilient and ...
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay and the Fox Cities have seen significant growth and development over the past years but are still pressing on when it comes to addressing housing needs in northeast ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about proptech and innovation in real estate and construction. Urban centres across the United Kingdom and the European ...
Several housing developments are currently underway in Montréal incorporating community‑scale features, including walkable streets, lively commercial corridors, galleries and public spaces. While ...
Urban transport is vital for connecting people to jobs, education, healthcare, and other essential services in cities. The World Bank is supporting countries through investments in mass transit ...