Knowledge Products

The GPSC hosts a digital library featuring practical tools, reports, and case studies. Explore curated resources across thematic areas, filtering by topic or region to find the insights required to advance urban sustainability.

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Planning

The Making of Sustainable Cities: GEF-6 Sustainable Cities Integrated Approach Pilot (SC-IAP) – Insights and Lessons

A decade of lessons from the GEF-6 Sustainable Cities Program and its impact on future urban development.

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Climate

Climate Change Infrastructure Project Screening Framework (for Mitigation and Adaptation)

This tool helps catalyzing the next generation of investments in cities for climate-smart, greener, more resilient, and inclusive urbanization.

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Knowledge Resources
Explore the GPSC’s constantly growing library of knowledge resources, curated from cities across the world.
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GEF-6 SCIAP China Sustainable Cities Integrated Approach Pilot: Summary Reports

China’s GEF-6 SCIAP project institutionalized Transit-Oriented Development across national and city-level systems.

Planning for Transit-Oriented Development in Emerging Cities

The book guides emerging cities in integrating land use and transport planning to create dense, walkable, transit‑oriented communities.

Transit-Oriented Development Implementation Resources and Tools (Portuguese)

This toolkit guides cities in planning and implementing compact, transit‑focused development through adapted resources and integrated planning.

Best Practices and Lessons Learned: Tactical Urbanism to Design Cities for People

Asunción’s car‑centric design strains mobility; tactical urbanism can improve safety, support pedestrians, and encourage more sustainable transport choices.

Transit-Oriented Development Implementation Resources and Tools - 2nd Edition

The TOD toolkit guides stakeholders through assessing, enabling, planning, financing, and implementing transit‑oriented development.

Streets for Pandemic Response and Recovery

The guide compiles global street‑design practices for safe mobility and public space during COVID‑19, supporting cities’ response and recovery.

TOD City Academy [Resources]

The workshop convened cities and experts to address challenges and develop action plans for financing, designing, and implementing TOD.

TOD Implementation Resources and Tools

TOD concentrates mixed‑use development around transit, integrating land use, design, and infrastructure to create resilient, walkable communities.

Projects and Programs Manual to Encourage Cycling in Communities

The manual compiles successful urban mobility practices to guide Brazilian communities in designing cycling projects and strengthening cycling culture.

[VIDEO] WRI Explains: 6 Road Design Changes That Can Save Lives

WRI Brasil outlines six people‑focused road design changes that slow vehicles, improve crossings, enhance safety, and support greener cities.