Samarkand

AREA:
120 km2 (46 sq mi)
POPULATION:
595,200 (est. 2025)
Uzbekistan
Photo by Gilad Rom

Photo by Gilad Rom

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Transit-Oriented Development

Transit-Oriented Development integrates transport planning, land use, and urban design to create compact, connected, and livable cities.

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Municipal PPP

Municipal Public-Private Partnerships are long-term collaborations between local governments and private entities to deliver infrastructure and public services.

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Gender and Cities

Women and girls face disproportionate climate impacts in cities, making gender equality essential to achieving resilient, inclusive urban development.

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