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Handbook for Gender-Inclusive Urban Planning and Design

Urban planning and design shape the environment around us – and that environment, in turn, shapes how we live, work, play, move, and rest. Cities have historically been planned and designed for men

New World Bank Financing Set to Revamp Dodoma''s Urban Mobility

A new World Bank-financed investment will enhance mobility and accessibility in Tanzania''s capital, Dodoma, unlocking economic opportunities and creating over 10,000 new jobs by 2030, while

Urban Project Brings Hope in Djibouti and Beyond

The Djibouti Integrated Slum Upgrading Project, launched in 2018, aims to improve living conditions in deprived urban areas in Djibouti City and to strengthen the capacity of public institutions

Banking on Cities: Investing in Resilient and Low-Carbon Urbanization

This report highlights the substantial investments required to build more resilient and low-carbon cities in low- and middle-income countries. These investments are crucial to strengthen

Urban Solar Farms Transform City Spaces into Clean

Urban solar farms represent a groundbreaking shift in how cities harness renewable energy, transforming unused urban spaces into powerful

Solar energy in the city: Data-driven review on urban photovoltaics

PV devices that are used in urban areas, termed here as urban photovoltaics (UPV), can be attached to and integrated with urban surfaces (e.g. building facades) to provide on-site

Solar neighborhoods: the impact of urban layout on a large-scale solar

This paper presents a comprehensive review of the current state of solar power integration in urban areas, with a focus on design innovations and

Handbook on Urban Heat Management in the Global South

The Handbook on Urban Heat Management in the Global South provides practical strategies, technical guidance, and real-world solutions to help cities manage extreme urban heat.

Urban Development

The World Bank Group supports cities and mobilizes subnational finance to create jobs by building urban infrastructure and strengthening municipal services.

Shaping a Cooler Bangkok: Tackling Urban Heat for a More Livable City

Extreme urban heat is becoming an urgent challenge for Bangkok, threatening lives, livelihoods, and the city''s economic resilience. The Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect exacerbates this crisis, turning built-up

Pakistan: The World Bank Announces New Project to Improve Urban

WASHINGTON, December 11, 2025 – The World Bank''s Board of Executive Directors has approved $400 million in financing for a new project that will provide safely managed water, sanitation and

How an Urban Program in Ethiopia Delivered More than a Million Jobs

Discover how the Ethiopia Urban Institutional and Infrastructure Development Program created 1.15 million jobs with World Bank support.

Kinshasa: Harnessing Nature-Based Solutions for Urban Resilience

Nature-based solutions like urban farming, terraces, and green corridors can help cities with climate challenges including urban heat, flooding, and air pollution. But how can governments

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