Urban Development

Urban Development
Updated: 18 August 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 Publication	Toolkits and Case Studies	News
Managing Asian Cities presents framework for improving institutions involved in city management. View more publications.	Cities Data Book: Urban Indicators for Managing Cities View more tools. View urban case studies on: Gender Governance Water	• New Asia-Pacific Network Launched to Tackle Water Problems • ADB Calls For New Focus On Asian Cities • ADB President Outlines Water Agenda for Asia-Pacific Region • Soaring Energy Prices and Climate Change Spur Calls for Clean Energy Financing • ADB Provides $11.3M Grant to Help Tonga Improve Urban Infrastructure Read more news.