- Urban Development Overview - World Bank Group
The Tamil Nadu Sustainable Urban Development Project in India achieved significant urban service delivery improvements, benefiting 2 8 million people across 30 urban areas Key accomplishments include the construction of a first-of-its-kind wastewater treatment plant, 500 km of new stormwater drainage systems, over 1,000 km of water supply
- India has a critical opportunity to drive resilient urban development . . .
The report titled Towards Resilient and Prosperous Cities in India, prepared in close collaboration with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, states that with India’s urban population expected to almost double by 2050 to 951 million, more than 144 million new homes will be needed by 2070 At the same time, intense heat waves and urban
- WORLD BANK SUPPORT FOR AMARAVATI AS A GROWTH HUB IN ANDHRA PRADESH
Innovative model for urban transformation The government has assembled 90 percent of the land required for the city through an innovative land pooling scheme Some 29,000 farmers voluntarily contributed agricultural land in exchange for residential and commercial plots in the new city serviced with core infrastructure like roads, water, and
- Integrated Urban Transport Planning (Self-paced) - World Bank Group
Urban mobility impacts not only the health and well being of urban residents, but also is key to the economic and energy efficiency of urban areas There is an urgent need for effective and efficient planning of urban transport that addresses the challenges of growing travel demand in a way that is equitable, sustainable, and affordable
- Banking on Cities: Investing in Resilient and Low-Carbon Urbanization
For low- and middle-income countries, the right urban investments can unlock enormous economic potential—if they’re made wisely, inclusively, and urgently With strategic funding, smarter financing, and greater efficiency, cities can lead the way toward a more sustainable, resilient, and prosperous future
- Bangladesh Receives $900 Million World Bank Financing to Improve . . .
The $400 million Resilient Urban and Territorial Development Project will help improve climate-resilient and gender-responsive urban infrastructure and urban management capacities The project will be implemented in seven city clusters along the economic corridor covering over 950 kilometers of the highway from Cox Bazaar in the south to
- Indonesia’s Urban Story - World Bank Group
Indonesia has the third-largest amount of urban land in East Asia, after China and Japan Between 2000 and 2010, the amount of urban land in Indonesia increased from about 8,900 square kilometers to 10,000, or 1 1% each year It is the largest increase in absolute amount of urban land after China Indonesia can benefit more from urbanization
- Promoting Livable Cities by Investing in Urban Mobility - World Bank Group
Urban transport is vital for connecting people to jobs, education, healthcare, and other essential services in cities The World Bank is supporting countries through investments in mass transit projects and other public transport improvements Since 2012, 12 metro and bus rapid transit (BRT) projects have been completed, benefiting more than 20 million people Among the many benefits of these
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