Banking on Cities: Investing in Resilient and Low-Carbon Urbanization
The publication provides the most comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of key resilient and low-carbon investment costs in major urban sectors in all low- and middle-income countries to 2050.
Rwanda unveils $175 million urban development initiative
The Rwanda Urban Development Project II is one of nine UrbanShift local interventions, and focuses on climate resilient infrastructure, service delivery and ecosystem rehabilitation in Kigali and additional cities.
Meet CityMetrics: An Open-Source, Interactive Tool for Analyzing Urban Risks and Opportunities
With CityMetrics, a new geospatial data platform developed by WRI, over 60 cities--including all 23 UrbanShift cities--can access in-depth data on urban risks and vulnerabilities.
Handbook on Urban Heat Management in the Global South
The Handbook helps cities take action by offering practical guidance to assess heat risk, plan resilience strategies, and implement solutions such as green infrastructure, passive cooling, and sustainable cooling systems.
Publication: Planning for Transit-Oriented Development in Emerging Cities
The book emphasizes the importance of integrating land use regulations with transport planning. By aligning these two elements, cities can promote higher densities, mixed land uses, and pedestrian friendly environments.
