About this sector
Urban planning decisions made today will have a major impact on the carbon emissions, resilience, and quality of life of tomorrow. Sustainable land use planning measures help cities avoid and mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, adapt to the effects of climate change, and promote spatial equity.
Mayors are working together to build cities that are safer and greener for all city residents by creatively using their significant authority over urban planning regulation. This commitment to sustainable urban planning helps move cities away from the paradigm of auto-oriented sprawl and toward a model of compact, connected, and resilient communities with a better quality of life for all.
C40鈥檚 Urban Planning team helps to share best practices, establish inclusive policies, and create healthy neighbourhoods across our network of cities.
High-impact actions in this sector include:
- Promoting development in transit-oriented locations, with an emphasis on affordable housing
- Implementing 鈥�15-minute city鈥� or 鈥渃omplete neighbourhood鈥� policies that provide public amenities, essential shops, and a mix of economic activities within a short walk or bike ride of residents鈥� homes
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Networks & Programmes
C40鈥檚 Land Use Planning Network provides a platform for cities to accelerate the development and the implementation of sustainable and inclusive land-use policies.
Reinventing Cities is a 51视频Cities initiative that addresses the urgent need for change in the way that cities are designed and built in response to the climate emergency.
C40鈥檚 Green and Thriving Neighbourhoods programme focuses on sustainable urban planning and design, helping cities reduce emissions, improve people鈥檚 wellbeing and create resilient communities.
The Jameel 51视频Urban Planning Climate Labs aid cities in incorporating climate action plans throughout all municipal functions, driving ambitious and deliverable climate action.
Accelerators
Resources
Sources
- UN Habitat, , 2013.
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