Urban Development

Urban Development
Updated: 2 July 2009

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
Revitalization of Historic Inner-City Areas in Asia: The Potential for Urban Renewal in Hanoi, Jakarta, and Manila Many of Asia's large cities served as centers of trade for centuries. As a result, they possess a historic urban cores that initially functioned as these cities' centers of commerce. India and the People's Republic of China: Urban Development Experience and Visions contrasts the urban development experiences and practices of the the People's Republic of China (PRC) and India. It summarizes the lessons learned from a workshop and field visits conducted by ADB, and policy discussions on innovative urban development practices. A key message is that the challenges of urbanization should be turned around and viewed as opportunities for achieving economic growth. 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. 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	•  ADB, Islamic Development Bank to Set Up Shari'ah Compliant Infrastructure Fund •  ADB Signs Declaration Calling on Transport Sector to Curb Emissions •  Sustainable Transport Key to Economic Development and Poverty Reduction •  ADB, Japan to Help Asia Cut Human, Economic Losses from Water Disasters •  Boost for Afghan Plan to Develop Railway System Read more news.