Planning

Urban planning provides the framework for sustainable city transformation. It aligns land use, infrastructure, housing, mobility, and environmental systems through integrated, data-driven strategies. Embedding climate resilience, biodiversity, and inclusivity into planning ensures that urban growth reduces emissions, protects ecosystems, and delivers equitable access to opportunities for all residents.

 

Urban planning provides the structure for sustainable development. It aligns land use, infrastructure, and environmental systems to ensure cities grow efficiently and equitably. Integrated planning brings together multiple sectors—transport, housing, energy, and nature—to reduce emissions, enhance resilience, and deliver opportunities for all. Strategic planning helps cities anticipate change and shape a sustainable future rather than react to it.

 

Explore more resources in the GPSC Knowledge Products, featuring case studies, toolkits, and technical guidance from cities around the world. Use the filters and categories to navigate by theme or topic and find content tailored to your city’s priorities.

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Nairobi, Kenya

GPSC Global Forum and City Academy

22 February 2027, 9:00 GMT+3

Bringing cities and partners together to turn sustainable urban priorities into practical action, investment, and implementation

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Urban Nature Program: CBD COP17 - Key Outcomes and Implications for Cities

18 November 2026, 8:30 ET

Join the Urban Nature Network and ICLEI to explore the key outcomes of CBD COP17, hear city perspectives, and discuss opportunities to translate global biodiversity commitments into local action
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Cities and Nature: Planning for the Future

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Flooding in East Africa: The impacts on and implications for cities in East Africa, with a case study of Dar es Salaam

The report highlights climate‑related flooding challenges in East African megacities and illustrating impacts through Dar es Salaam.
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Urban Land and Housing Market Assessment: A Toolkit

The toolkit guides city practitioners in diagnosing housing and land market constraints to prioritise practical, supply‑focused policy interventions.
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