Urban Futures, Launching Methodologies for Sustainable Planning and Infrastructure Development in Migrant Hosting Cities

The event will mark the launch of the new Migration-informed Urban Planning: A 3-Step Guide from the Urban Planning and Infrastructure in Migration Contexts (UPIMC) programme in Cameroon, Egypt, and Jordan.

Jia Cong Ang

Facilitator

November 6, 2024 | 09:00 - 10:00

Urban Library - room A

BASE Foundation

Switzerland

English

Reference:

UL-A 8

WUF12

Urban Library

Summary

The Migration-informed Urban Planning guidebook, developed by UN-Habitat in collaboration with partners, presents a three-phased planning methodology designed to support cities hosting significant migrant and displaced populations, addressing the unique urban development challenges they face.

With over 60% of refugees and 80% of internally displaced persons now living in cities, local governments are under immense pressure to accommodate these populations while simultaneously tackling broader urban challenges, including climate change. The guidebook offers a comprehensive approach that covers spatial profiling, strategic planning, and infrastructure investment, equipping cities to develop sustainable, inclusive solutions.

Objectives

This event celebrates the collaborative efforts from Cameroon, Egypt and Jordan bringing together mayors, urban planners, donors, and finance experts to share lessons learned and best practices.

Featuring real-world case studies and capacity-building stories, the event will delve into how these methodologies can be integrated into both local and national planning efforts, aiming to inspire how these guidelines can be applied across diverse migrant-hosting urban areas.

Key Guiding Questions

- What role does strategic planning play in bridging short-term humanitarian responses with long-term urban development in migration contexts?

- How can local governments, urban planners, donors, and finance experts collaborate to align infrastructure investments and strategic planning for sustainable development benefitting host and migrant communities?

- How does the Migration-informed Urban Planning guidebook facilitate community-driven approaches that empower both migrants and host populations to collaborate in developing resilient and inclusive cities?

- How can the guidelines from the Migration-informed Urban Planning guidebook be adapted and scaled to different urban settings?