Habitat III struggled to deliver — but nonetheless, a new global urban agenda is upon us

Urbanization is a millennial trend that is altering humanity’s relationship with both itself and the planet that created us. It brings with it the most profound set of systemic economic, social,… more

Six months after Habitat III, is the New Urban Agenda gaining political traction?

Language Undefined Six months after Habitat III, is the New Urban Agenda gaining political traction? ByGregory ScruggsApril 28, 2017… more

Since Habitat III, an uptick in interest around national urban policies

Language Undefined Since Habitat III, an uptick in interest around national urban policies ByGregory ScruggsMarch 24, 2017 Large Photo… more

Did Habitat III make progress on the stickiest of urbanization issues — land reform?

Language Undefined Gregory ScruggsPeople pass by a small agricultural plot in Kathmandu, Nepal. “If you want to do proper urbanization, you need to do … land reform,” said a U.N. official recently… more

With Habitat III finished, what are cities’ next steps toward implementation?

Language Undefined Gino Van BeginMaxi_m/Shutterstock The Habitat III conference wrapped up last month in Quito, Ecuador,… more

Six reports you may have missed at Habitat III

Language Undefined Gregory ScruggsCarey L. BironParticipants peruse pamphlets and reports at the U.N. Pavilion on the grounds of the Habitat III conference in Quito, 19 October. (Habitat III… more
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