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Supporting Climate-Smart Infrastructure Projects – Case Studies
This publication presents six case studies—three international and three from Turkey—showcasing climate-smart infrastructure projects that promote green and resilient urban development. These case studies were selected from an extensive list to support the World Bank’s lending initiatives in Turkish cities, aiming to illustrate effective approaches to sustainable urban infrastructure. The publication outlines the key lessons from these examples, categorizing success factors into ‘Policy and Finance,’ ‘Planning and Design,’ and ‘Processes and Partnerships.’ Each section addresses critical aspects of successful project
Combating Heat in Cities: Operationalizing the Urban Heat Agenda at the World Bank
This report stems from growing concern about the threat of extreme heat in urban settings and its adverse impacts on health. The team made use of the TIP—that is, the targeted, integrated, and prepared—framework, introduced in the recent "Healthy Cities" report (Lee et al. 2023), to help World Bank task teams explore pathways toward urban heat investments. This study gathered city responses and investigated existing World Bank initiatives to gain an understanding of what had already been done and the
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COVID-19: Safeguarding lives and livelihoods - A checklist guide for local governments
The COVID-19 pandemic is disrupting communities and cities around the world. This guide provides a framework for adaptation by local
Global Responses to COVID-19 in Slums
There are many reasons why slums are at high rick: High population densities contribute to rapid and broader spread of
Slum inhabitants are the most vulnerable groups in the short and long-term: The risk exposure to the virus is likely
Why can resilient housing change the world?
Why can resilient housing change the world? This brochure provides worldwide data about the necessity of resilient housing.
Best practices and lessons learned: Integrated planning of Asuncion's Metropolitan Area
Within the project, we strive to develop and strengthen dialogue and coordination among different institutions, including civil society and the
We sought to design a bicycle network for the Metropolitan Area of Asuncion (AMA), to promote the use of bicycles
Gender Dimensions of the COVID-19 Pandemic (English)
Experiences from previous pandemics and large-scale shocks show that these crises often affect men and women differently. Specifically, the effectiveness
The Hidden Wealth of Cities: Creating, Financing, and Managing Public Spaces
In every city, the urban spaces that form the public realm—ranging from city streets, neighborhood squares, and parks to public
Urban Land and Housing Market Assessment: A Toolkit
The Urban Land and Housing Market Assessment Toolkit aims to assist practitioners in undertaking a standard upstream diagnosis to inform
This report discusses the impacts of transport projects on wildlife and biodiversity in Asia, and how to address them by
