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The re-development of La Balanza cultural neighborhood
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Lima, Peru

The re-development of La Balanza cultural neigh...

An urban redevelopment programme showcasing art, street life and design has transformed the low-income neighbourhood of La Balanza into a vibrant precinct with strong community engagement.

Municipal Finance Program
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Dakar, Senegal

Municipal Finance Program

Under the leadership of the Municipal Council of Dakar, the Dakar Municipal Finance Program (DMFP) has been developed to enable the City of Dakar to gain access to capital markets for its investment needs.

Urban Transport Plan for the Ile-de-France Region
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Ile de France, France

Urban Transport Plan for the Ile-de-France Region

The Plan aims to find a better balance between transportation and environmental issues in the metropolitan region of Paris Ile-de-France

Integrated Metropolitan Governance in Rosario
Rosario, Argentina

Integrated Metropolitan Governance in Rosario

Through the creation of new metropolitan structures, Rosario Metropolitan Area strives for an integrated approach of metropolitan planning processes.

Educational Parks for Youth
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Antioquia (Departement), Colombia

Educational Parks for Youth

Building on a widely-hailed experiment in Medellin, the entire surrounding province of Antioquia has set up a network of 80 educational parks designed to supplement traditional education with programs to honor young peoples' inherent skills and citizenship potentials.

Helsinki Region Infoshare (HRI)
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Greater Helsinki, Finland

Helsinki Region Infoshare (HRI)

In 2010, the cities of the Helsinki Metropolitan Area began sharing public data for anyone to use freely. These open datasets, available through a web platform (www.hri.fi), make it possible for citizens to develop applications and follow public decision making.

Flood Information System of the State of Paraná, Brazil
State of Paraná, Brazil

Flood Information System of the State of Paraná...

The quality and timeliness of flood warning need to be improved in many places in Brazil. To achieve this aim a complex multi-level and multi-dimensional process is required. The State of Paraná in Brazil has undertaken such a process with promising results.

Delitzsch – An Energy-Efficient City
Delitzsch, Germany

Delitzsch – An Energy-Efficient City

Situated to the north of Leipzig, the town of Delitzsch is a model city of “energy efficiency”.

 Rea Vaya - Bus Rapid Transit System
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Johannesburg, South Africa

Rea Vaya - Bus Rapid Transit System

The Rea Vaya (‘we are going’) Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system provides accessible, reliable and affordable public transport services for residents of Johannesburg and reduces the city’s C02 emissions.