Initiatives
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Municipal Finance
City local governments have been facing multiple challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic to secure adequate financial resources for responseKnowledge Product
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Bonifacio Global City: A Public-Private Joint Venture - Case Study
In 1992, the Government of the Philippines embarked on a mission to bring decommissioned U.S. military bases into productive useKnowledge Product
Brooklyn Bridge Park - Case Study
In the early 1980s, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) decided to cease all cargo shipKnowledge Product
The Copenhagen Model: a Publicly Owned, Privately Run Corporation - Case Study
Copenhagen’s City & Port Corporation leveraged land value, zoning, and private collaboration to finance major infrastructure and regeneration.Knowledge Product
Development Contributions City of Johannesburg “Diepsloot Node” - Case study
The Diepsloot Node is bounded by an upmarket, gated development and a low-income suburb.Knowledge Product
Phu My Hung City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam - Case Study
In the 1990s, Phu My Hung (PMH) was undeveloped swampland located seven kilometers to the south of downtown Ho ChiKnowledge Product
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Toronto: Density Bonuses in Exchange for Community Benefits - Case Study
Ontario’s Section 37 allowed municipalities to grant extra development density in exchange for community benefits secured through negotiated agreements.Knowledge Product
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 publicKnowledge Product
Her Home - Housing Finance for Women
The study assesses women’s housing finance demand in Colombia, India, and Kenya, recommending tailored lending products and policy reforms.Knowledge Product
Melaka: Pathway to Urban Sustainability
Melaka’s sustainability diagnostic, led through GPSC, assessed six dimensions to guide the State Structure Plan with data‑driven recommendations for sustainability.Knowledge Product
How to finance urban infrastructure? C40 Cities Finance Facility
City governments around the world are struggling to finance urgently needed urban infrastructure. This Explainer helps them to understand theKnowledge Product
Financing Sustainable Cities Initiative
In 2015, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities and C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, funded by the Citi Foundation, teamedKnowledge Product
Decision Maker’s Guides for Solid Waste Management Technologies
The Decision Maker’s Guides for Solid Waste Management Technologies were created to help mayors and decision makers understand the variousKnowledge Product
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Regenerating Urban Land: A Practitioner’s Guide to Leveraging Private Investment
Regenerating Urban Land draws on the experience of eight case studies from around the world. The case studies outline variousKnowledge Product
Public Procurement for a Circular Economy
This guidance sets out the policy framework, strategic thinking and planning recommended before embarking on a public procurement process, engagingKnowledge Product
