Seoul: Urban Planning Information System Read more about Seoul: Urban Planning Information System Know more about Urban Planning Information System (UPIS), and how it helped improved urban planning in Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Compact City in Seoul: Utilizing Underused Infrastructure Read more about Compact City in Seoul: Utilizing Underused Infrastructure Compact city using under utilized land is seen to solve the urban land scarcity, along with regional development, by providing lacking facilities for the neighborhood. Download this presentation to learn more.
Basics of Image Classification and Geographical Information Systems Read more about Basics of Image Classification and Geographical Information Systems The webinar answers the questions: How can I generate information from satellite imagery? What is GIS? How can it be used?
Geospatial Technology and its Applications for Urban Topics Read more about Geospatial Technology and its Applications for Urban Topics The webinar presents some of the major challenges in urban development and planning in developing countries and the potential for the application of geo-spatial data to improve assessment of urban growth and planning. These issues are illustrated with various examples from the EO4SD Urban Portfolio.
Shaping Our World: Designing Better Cities and Territories Read more about Shaping Our World: Designing Better Cities and Territories Tractebel, an international consulting firm headquartered in Brussels, discussed their 360-degree city scan, a holistic methodology to assess cities and guide them according to their needs and priorities. This session also featured the company’s other services complementing the value chain of an urban development project, from master plans and conceptual design to detailed design and execution.
Rajeev Malagi Keywords Urban Transport Forum for Livable Cities 2019 urban mobility urban transport sustainable mobility sustainable transport Urban Development transit oriented development safe access to mass transit WRI World Resources Institute Read more about Rajeev Malagi Rajeev is a Program Manager with the Urban Development and Accessibility team at WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities. The centre founded in 2014 combines the strength of WRI’s EMBARQ network for sustainable transport with the Institute’s expertise in energy & climate, adaptation, water, and governance aspires to deliver the goal of sustainable cities. His work focusses on Transit Oriented Development projects to create safe access and better living and walking environments around transit nodes.
Lara Arjan Keywords Urban Development Urban Transport Forum for Livable Cities 2019 urban mobility urban transport sustainable mobility sustainable transport last mile connectivity Read more about Lara Arjan Lara Arjan is an Urban Planner with over 20 years of experience in program design, management, monitoring and evaluation. Lara holds two master’s degrees, one in Environmental Sciences and one in Urban and Regional Planning and Development. She has worked with national, multilateral, local governments, the private sector and NGOs. Prior to joining ADB, Lara worked as a Senior Urban Planner for the City of Edmonton, Canada.
Panel Presentation 1: Toward Inclusive Cities and Settlements in Indonesia Read more about Panel Presentation 1: Toward Inclusive Cities and Settlements in Indonesia This presentation underscored the importance of managing urbanization well, and the need for inclusive urban development and settlement through a multi-stakeholder approach-- one that involves the central, provincial, and city governments, as well as public, private, and donor agencies.
Panel Presentation 2: Sustainable Urban Development in Indonesia Read more about Panel Presentation 2: Sustainable Urban Development in Indonesia This presentation discussed the issues and opportunities linked to urbanization in Indonesia, and some development strategies to foster growth and inclusion.