Urban Development

Urban Development
Updated: 7 October 2008

With urban population expanding rapidly over the last 50 years, many Asian cities face deteriorating urban infrastructure and services on water supply, sanitation, waste management, and transport; and worsening environmental conditions. ADB recognizes that urban issues require integrated approaches that specifically target the poor, promote economic development, treat cities as a living ecosystem, foster the involvement of private sector and civil society, and adopt measures to mitigate and adapt to climate change impacts of urbanization.

Featured Publications	Toolkits and Case Studies	News
City Cluster Development: Toward an Urban-Led Development Strategy for Asia aims to encourage discussion on sustainable development of Asian cities, and help develop forward-looking urban policies and practices. Managing Asian Cities presents framework for improving institutions involved in city management. View more publications.	City Development Strategies to Reduce Poverty introduces the concepts and techniques for preparing City Development Strategies and Cities Without Slums programs. View more tools. View urban case studies on: Gender Governance Water	• India's National Capital Region Planning Board Gets ADB Grant • PRC's Economy Slowing, But Still Strong, Says ADB • ADB Unveils Aid Package for Georgia • Papua New Guinea to Improve Power Supply Read more news.