Across Africa, informal settlements struggle with poor housing, limited services and environmental hazards. But despite an increasing emphasis on participatory upgrading, communities are often constrained by lack of resources or technical knowledge to lead these processes,…
A comparative study of developments in China, South Africa and the UK that explores the ways that competing concerns such as market-driven financing and public participation are balanced in different urban environments.
Professor Michael Keith, Urban Transformations Portfolio Co-ordinator, discusses the city today. He asks how should we make sense of our contemporary city and the city that is yet to come.
An exploration of the role of ‘urban living labs’ in promoting economically sustainable, low carbon cities in Europe, with detailed case studies from Austria, the Netherlands, Sweden and the UK.
Ethnographic study of modern urban developments in India and their integration of New Urbanism principles such as accessibility and diversity, with a particular focus on children and families.
Research centre developing a rigorous evidence base and user tools to support local authorities and other stakeholders to evaluate and design policies in areas such as local growth and employment.
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