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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MobilityX

Governance of Inclusive Transit-Oriented Development in Brazil

The paper examines inclusive TOD, showing how governance principles and capacity‑to‑act mapping help cities avoid exclusion.

A model for Transit Oriented Development: Curitiba, Brazil

Curitiba adopted a linear, transit‑oriented model to curb sprawl, cut congestion, and enhance public space, becoming a global low‑carbon example.

Urban Transport: Can Public-Private Partnerships Work?

The chapter examines how PPPs can improve urban transport infrastructure by addressing funding gaps and institutional needs with lessons from Chile.

TOD Guide for Communities

The guide compiles global TOD best practices, offering 28 design recommendations and seven steps to support improved urban development.