Urban Development

Urban Development
Updated: 3 July 2008

With population expanding rapidly over the last 50 years, many Asian cities face deteriorating sanitationand environmental conditions, inadequate housing and infrastructure, and other problems. ADB recognizes that urban issues require integrated approaches that specifically target the poor, promote economic development, treat cities as a living ecosystem, and foster the involvement of private sector and civil society.

This website provides information on ADB's urban operations, and knowledge products; and various tools and strategies to help ADB's developing member countries manage the challenges of urbanization.

Featured Publication Urbanization and Sustainability in Asia: Case Studies of Good Practice Presents case studies of good practice on sustainable urban development from 12 Asian countries and provides insights into current issues, management approaches, and investment types in urban development in Asian setting. View more publications.	Toolkits Cities Data Book: Urban Indicators for Managing Cities View more tools. Case Studies View urban case studies on: Gender Governance Water	Event News • 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