7th Africities Conference, Johannesburg, South Africa, November 29th, 2015: Presentations, Case Studies, Workshop Documents

Abstract

Beginning in July 2015, Dr. Mona Serageldin, Daniel Tsai and Barbara Summers from I2UD prepared presentation materials for the 7th Africities Conference, held on November 29, 2015, in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Conference presentations include an Inception Report, and workshop documents and agendas from July 2015, in French and English. Case studies from July and November 2015 discuss Cairo and Khartoum. A final presentation, “Looking Back, Looking Forward: Johannesburg,” was given by Phillip Harrison (SA Research Chair for Spatial Analysis & City Planning of Johannesburg).

Excerpt

[Excerpt: Index and List of Figures for “Cairo Case Study for the Africities Conference Report,” I2UD, 2015]

Project Year:	2015
Project Type:	Conference; Workshop
Geographic Regions:	Cairo, Egypt / Khartoum, Sudan / Johannesburg, South Africa
Reports:
	7th AFRICITIES CONFERENCE, JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA. November 29th, 2015: Cairo Case Study (I2UD Presentation) “Regional Case Studies for the Africities Conference Report”: Cairo Case Study (Dr. Serageldin, October 2015) Africities Conference: Looking Back Looking Forward, Johannesburg,” (Philip Harrison) — Supporting Documents: Africities Conference: (Inception Report, July 2015) Africities Conference: 1st Writers Workshop (Schedule, July 2015) — Case Studies: Africities Conference: 1st Writers Workshop, Cairo Case Study (I2UD and Dr. Serageldin Presentation, July 2015) Africities Conference: 2nd Writers Workshop, Khartoum Case Study (I2UD and Dr. Serageldin Presentation, October 2015) Africities Conference: Cairo Case Study (I2UD Presentation, November 2015) Africities Conference: Khartoum Case Study (I2UD Presentation, November 2015)
Authors:	^{Mona Serageldin; François Vigier; Daniel Tsai; Barbara Summers; Dr. Tarek Waly; Maren Laren; Oriol Monfort; Philip Harrison; Dr. Mostafa Madbuli (Khartoum Minister of Housing, Utilities and New Communities); Dr. Laila Iskander (Khartoum Minister of Urban Regeneration and Informal Settlements); Dr. Khalid El-Adli (Governor of Giza); Dr. Ali Faramoui (Minister of Aqwaf Organizations); Dr. Assam El-Gassar (Director General of General Organization for Physical Planning); Dr. Sherif El Gohary (Technical Assistance and Capacity Building Manager of the Ministry of Urban Regeneration and Informal Settlements);}
Sponsors:	^{South African Cities Network (www.sacities.net), 7th Africities Conference 2015; UCLG Africa (United Cities and Local Governments of Africa);}
Categories:	Urban Planning

ID:	2015_07_001

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October 2012April 2025

“Belize Municipal Development Plan,” Urban Growth Plans for Corozal, Orange Walk, Benque Viejo, San Ignacio & Santa Elena, Belmopan, Dangriga and Punta Gorda, Belize, 2012-2014

Abstract

Between 2012-2014, the I2UD team worked to improve the urban planning capacity of Belize, by developing Municipal Development Plans (MDPs) for seven municipal government: Corozal, Orange Walk, Benque Viejo, San Ignacio & Santa Elena, Belmopan, Dangriga, and Punta Gorda. The project was collaboration with The World Bank, sponsored by the Belize Social Investment Fund.

The method followed was based on the 2015 UN Habitat Cities and Climate Change Initiative: Planning for Climate Change Toolkit. The Institute’s contributions outlined baseline social and economic data, used to generate cadastral and land utilization databases. The plans supported building urban planning skills among local authorities, to upkeep infrastructure development plans over time, with examples from economic capital improvement programs. Documents include expression of interest, inception reports, strategy reports, workshops and presentations, progress reports and guidance manual reports from 2012 to 2014.

Key goals included:
— To Develop comprehensive municipal development plans to improve land use planning and livability within their territories;
— To Identify strategies that promote the development of local economic activities;
— To Improve local revenue generation to finance public improvements through an efficient collection of locally based fees and taxes;
— To Improve the efficiency of local financial management; and
— To Engage the participation of stakeholders and community groups to ensure that proposed plans and investments targeted priority needs.

Project Year:	2012-2014
Project Type:	Comprehensive Plans
Geographic Regions:	Belize (Corozal, Orange Walk, Benque Viejo, San Ignacio & Santa Elena, Belmopan, Dangriga, and Punta Gorda)
Reports:	Belize Municipal Development Plan: Dangriga Climate Change Report Belize Municipal Development Plan: Strategy Report (May 2013) Belize Municipal Development Plan: Guidance Manual Final Report (June 2014) — Supporting Documents: Belize Municipal Development Plan: Expression of Interest (February 2012) Belize Municipal Development Plan: Final Inception Report (February 2013) Belize Municipal Development Plan: Final Inception Report Annex 2 Summaries (February 2013) Belize Municipal Development Plan: Introduction to Planning (Presentation, May 2013) Belize Municipal Development Plan: Module 1 Follow Up Sessions Summary Belize Municipal Development Plan: Module 2 Agenda Belize Municipal Development Plan: Module 4 and 5 Presentation (March 2013) — Templates: Belize Municipal Development Plan: Template for Municipal Profile (March 2013) Belize Municipal Development Plan: Template for Demographic and Socioeconomic Profile (March 2013) — First and Second National Workshops: Belize Municipal Development Plan: First National Workshop Presentation (May 2013) Belize Municipal Development Plan: “Preparation of Municipal Development Plans,” (November 2013) Belize Municipal Development Plan: Second National Workshop (Presentation, December 2013) Belize Municipal Development Plan: First National Workshop (Summary Report, June 2013) — Progress Reports: Belize Municipal Development Plan: Progress Report 1, “Preparation of Municipal Development Plans,” (June 2013) Belize Municipal Development Plan: Progress Report 2, “Preparation of Municipal Development Plans,” (September 2013) Belize Municipal Development Plan: Progress Report 3, “Preparation of Municipal Development Plans,” (December 2013)
Authors:	^{Marion Cayetano; Lucien Chung; John Driscoll; David Dunbar; James Kostaras; Maren Larsen; Borja Lopez; John McGill; Jan Meerman; Ian Morrison; Juan Pablo Bocarejo; Mona Serageldin; Linda Shi; Elda Solloso; François Vigier}
Sponsors:	^{Belize Social Investment Fund; The World Bank}
Categories:	Urban Planning; Urban Finance; Informal Settlements and Urban Upgrading

ID:	2012_10_003

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January 2012April 2025

“Arusha Urbanization Strategy and Urban Development Plan,” Development Strategy for Arusha Municipality, Tanzania, 2009-2012

Abstract

The “Arusha Urbanization Strategy and Urban Development Plan” was a comprehensive development strategy completed by I2UD for the East African Community of Arusha, Tanzania in 2012.

I2UD compiled the plan between 2009 and 2012, funded by the Aga Khan University, which has an extensive East African campus. As the designated capital of East Africa, Arusha attracts investments and donor support for development projects, is a prime tourist destination, wildlife region and key node in the African Rift Valley with a wealth of natural and cultural heritage.

Documents include a Planning Proposal draft, a 2009 Inception Report, Second Interim, Summary and Field reports from 2010, followed by Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh and Eight Interim Reports. Finally, a Final Report, Brief and Community Case Studies from 2012 complete the materials on this project.

Project Year:	2009-2012
Project Type:	Comprehensive Plan
Geographic Regions:	Arusha, Tanzania
Reports:	Arusha Urban Development Plan: (Proposal for Planning Project, Draft) Arusha Urban Development Plan: (Inception Report, May 2009) Arusha Urban Development Plan: (Second Interim Report, February 2010) Arusha Urban Development Plan: (Summary Report, March 2010) Arusha Urban Development Plan: (Field Report, July 2010) Arusha Urban Development Plan: (Third Interim Report, September 2010) Arusha Urban Development Plan: (Fourth Interim Report, March 2011) Arusha Urban Development Plan: (Fifth Interim Report, April 2011) Arusha Urban Development Plan: (Sixth Interim Report, August 2011) Arusha Urban Development Plan: (Seventh Interim Report, January 2012) Arusha Urban Development Plan: (Presentation to AKU, March 2012) Arusha Urban Development Plan: (Final Report, July 2012) Arusha Urban Development Plan: (Brief, April 2012) Arusha Urban Development Plan: (Community Case Studies)
Authors:	^{Mona Serageldin; Warren Hagist; Caroline Jordi; Richard Kruger; Christa Lee-Chuvala; Kendra Leith; Biorn Maybury-Lewis; Carolina Morgan; Alejandra Mortarini; Natalie Pohlman; Linda Shi; Daniel Tsai}
Sponsors:	^{Aga Khan University}
Categories:	Urban Planning

ID:	2012_01_001

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January 2009April 2025

“Shaping and Managing Cross-Border Development,” ICLRD Executive Training Program Materials, for Irish Border Cities: Newry-Dundalk Twin City Region & Northwest Region, Ireland, 2010-2014

Abstract

Between 2010 and 2014, ICLRD led executive training programs funded by the EU, and seen as contributing to the long-term peace and reconciliation process in the Irish border region. The Newry–Dundalk Twin-City training program led to a Council Memorandum of Understanding, from a model designed by John Driscoll and ICLRD colleagues. This has been acknowledged by the EU (European Union) as a best practice outcome, leading to further mutual support on tourism, green energy and economic development projects in Newry-Dundalk.

Similar outcomes were achieved after the second training program included here, Northwest Training Program (October 2010 to June 2011). From the the Executive Training and Animation Program (September 2013 to July 2014), successful training of Council Executives, Councilors and senior local government staff led to new agreements to deliver cross-border services, and provided a framework for long-term cooperation in spatial planning. Programs were delivered to geographical groupings of border counties that shared functional relationships. The training programs were followed up with technical assistance to progress a particular priority identified by participants in the training program.

Mr. Driscoll and Caroline Creamer of Maynooth University were responsible for overseeing the development, design and delivery of these professional education programs. ICLRD was an early adapter of web-based learning with each a dedicated web-site developed for each training program that was developed by Daniel Tsai and maintained by I2UD staff including Carolina Morgan and Christa Lee-Chuvala.

ICLRD training programs between 2009-2014

– Newry/Dundalk Twin City Region Training Programme (November 2009 to May 2010)
– Northwest Training Program (October 2010 to June 2011)
– ICBAN Region Training Program (October 2011 to December 2012)
– Executive Training and Animation Program (September 2013 to July 2014)

Excerpt

[Excerpt: “BACKGROUND TO MODULE 1,” Executive Training Programme, September 2013. CroSPlaN II – An INTERREG IVA Funded Programme. Module One. Visioning Local Government: Reform, Realisation, Responsibility. Post Module Report, p. 2.]

“The Executive Training and Animation Programme for cross-border region councils, using the successful ICLRD model linking training and animation developed under CroSPlaN I, targets the 22 Councils involved in the three local authority-led cross-border networks, namely:

– Irish Central Border Area Network (ICBAN);
– North West Region Cross Border Group; and
– East Border Region Ltd.

“The programme will be delivered through a programme of plenary sessions, seminars, discussion forums and working groups…this programme will improve the quality of cross-border cooperation and provide a critical forum to bring together cross-border councils, selected cross-border bodies and central government departments to support joint solutions supported by collaborative agreements. The programme will consist of 10 modules; with post module reports to be prepared for the initial five plenary sessions.”
See more at: https://iclrd.org/activities-2/training-and-capacity-building-2/

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Project Year:	2009-2010
Project Type:	Executive Training Programs
Geographic Regions:	Newry, Northern Ireland / Dundalk, Ireland
Reports:	Newry-Dundalk Twin City Region Training Programme: Report (May 2010) — Executive Training and Animation Program: Module One Report, “Visioning Local Government: Reform, Realisation, Responsibility” (September 2013) Module Two Report, “Exploring the Operational Framework: Brussels to the Irish Border” (October 2013) Module Three Report, “Steering a Course: Leadership and Decision-Making in Spaces of Transition” (October 2013) Module Four Report, “Service Delivery: New Models of Delivery and Community Empowerment” (November 2013) Module Five Report, “Strategic Cooperation: Strength in Unity of Purpose” (December 2013)
Authors:	^{Kevin Murray; Ruth Taillon; Eimear Donnelly; Caroline Creamer; Peter Roberts; Jenny Pyper; Gaven Rafferty; Seán O’Riordáin; Sharon McNicholl; Louise McNeill; David Walsh; Linda McHugh; Juston Gleeson; Robin Hambleton; Tom Reid; Niall Cussen; John Fitzgerald; Connie Hanniffy; Kat Healy; Simin Davoudi; Neale Blair; Lorraine McCourt; Carrie Small; Andy Pollak; Joan Martin; Michael Curran; Jim Hetherington;}
Sponsors:	^{CroSPlaN II – An INTERREG IVA Funded Programme}
Categories:	Education;

ID:	2009_00_004

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April 2006April 2025

“Integrated Area Management Action Plan,” Urban Management Plan for the Ancient Walled City Icheri Sheher, Baku, Azerbaijan, 2006

Abstract

Between 2006 and 2007, I2UD developed a comprehensive urban management plan to safeguard the Walled City of Icheri Sheher in Baku, Azerbaijan, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Icheri Sheher, the Walled City, is the oldest inhabited part of Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan.

The project was accomplished in association with Alstrup & Avnby Architects of Denmark, and supported by The World Bank. The action plan positioned Icheri Sheher in light of the new State Department of the Historic and Architectural Reserve Icheri Sheher (SDHARIS), created on 10 February 2005 by Presidential Order No 629. The safeguard and development strategy provided:

▪ An institutional and operational framework for the new Administration, SDHARIS

▪ Design guidelines and development regulations to preserve the World Heritage site while allowing private sector viability in the Historic Centre of Baku;

▪ Strategic interventions to remedy current weaknesses and develop tourism potential;

▪ Creation of a citizen participation component to involve stakeholders in the decision making process.

Documents include an executive summary report, Volumes 1-4 of project documentation, and a presentation on Baku’s urban fabric. For more information, see UNESCO’s World Heritage Convention: “Walled City of Baku with the Shirvanshah’s Palace and Maiden Tower.”

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Project Year:	2006
Project Type:	Comprehensive Plan
Geographic Regions:	Icherisheher, Baku, Azerbaijan
Reports:	Integrated Area Management Action Plan of Icheri Sheher: (Executive Summary) Integrated Area Management Action Plan of Icheri Sheher, Volume 1 (Recommendations, March 2007) Integrated Area Management Action Plan of Icheri Sheher, Volume 2 (SWOT Report, October 2006) Integrated Area Management Action Plan of Icheri Sheher, Volume 3 (Background Material, March 2007) Integrated Area Management Action Plan of Icheri Sheher: Volume 4 (Technical Guidelines, March 2007) Integrated Area Management Action Plan of Icheri Sheher: Baku (Presentation)
Authors:	^{François Vigier; Mona Serageldin; Samir Abdulac; Freddy Avnby; Tue Avnby; John Driscoll; Cahid Gadirli; Kamil Ibrahimov; Andrey Ivanov; Paulius Kulikauskas; Christa Lee-Chuvala; Ilham Polukhov; Rimas Steponaitis; Agshin Yunussov}
Sponsors:	^{World Bank}
Categories:	Historic Districts

ID:	2006_04_001

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August 2001April 2025

“Development of Infrastructure and Initiating of Sustainable Projects in Elim, South Africa,” Report for the 2001 UN-Habitat Best Practices Leadership Programme for Elim Historic Settlement, Western Cape, South Africa

Abstract

The Center for Urban Development Studies (CUDS) prepared a report “Development of Infrastructure and Initiating of Sustainable Projects in Elim” for submission to the UN-Habitat 2001 Best Practices Local Leadership Programme, based on the upgrading initiative that began in 1995 on the historic settlement of Elim, Western Cape Province, in the Republic of South Africa.

Primary initiative goals included:
1) Upgrade the basic town infrastructure and services;
2) Improve the living standards of the residents;
3) Improve economic growth within the community;
4) Preserve the historical character of the village; and
5) Create employment opportunities, agriculture development, social health and sustainable community development in Elim.

The project assisted in upgrading sewage systems, streets and stormwater systems and the electrical reticulation system. Prior to these upgrades, sewage would flow through the streets and the town reservoir would often dry up in the summer months, causing a shortage of water.

Excerpt

[Excerpt: Summary, page 3]:

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Project Year:	2001
Project Type:	Development Strategy
Geographic Regions:	Elim, Western Cape, South Africa
Reports:	Development of Infrastructure and Initiating of Sustainable Projects, Elim, South Africa: (Report, August 2001)
Authors:	^{Overberg District Municipality, Opsienersraad (Overseers’ Council);}
Sponsors:	^{United Nations Centre for Human Settlements (UN-Habitat);}
Categories:	Informal Settlements and Urban Upgrading

ID:	2001_08_001

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August 2001April 2025

IEP August 2001: “Infrastructure Planning and Partnerships for Local Economic Development,” Pretoria, South Africa, International Education Programs, 2001

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Curriculum components from the August 2001 IEP “Infrastructure Planning and Partnerships for Local Economic Development” held in Pretoria, South Africa from August 27-31, 2001. Additional materials are a workshop discussion guide, case studies and excerpts of CUDS reports used for the seminar. Some materials are repeated or reworked from previous IEP and ITP sessions.

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Project Year:	2001
Project Type:	IEP; Education
Geographic Regions:	Pretoria, South Africa
Reports:	IEP 2001: Workshop Discussion Guide IEP 2001: Agenda 21 IEP 2001: Barcelona 2000 Economic and Social Strategic Plan IEP 2001: Business Improvement Districts IEP 2001: Community Based Urbanization and Favelas Rehabilitation Processes (Excerpt, August 2001) IEP 2001: Housing Microfinance Initiatives Executive Summary (Excerpt) IEP 2001: Indicators Examples from the Western Hemisphere Bogota Jacksonville (Excerpt, August 2001) IEP 2001: Juiz de Fora Strategic Plan (Excerpt, August 2001) IEP 2001: Lublin Local Initiatives Program A Success Story (2000) IEP 2001: SEWA Participation in Infrastructure Improvement Initiatives in Urban Areas (Excerpt) IEP 2001: Capital Improvement Program Szczecin (Case Study) IEP 2001: Project Right Boston MA (Case Study)
Authors:	^{Mona Serageldin; Sameh Wahba;}
Sponsors:	^{Center for Urban Development of the Harvard University Graduate School of Design}
Categories:	International Education Program; Education;

ID:	2001_08_003

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A History of ITP and IEP Seminars

The International Training Programs (ITP) began in 1982, as 2-4 week long summer seminars held by the Unit for Housing and Urbanization (Harvard University) in Cambridge, MA. ITP curriculums were designed to strengthen the decision-making skills of senior professionals in public and private agencies responsible for urban development.

The I2UD Digital Library holds curriculum materials for ITPs from 1988, 1991, 1994, 1995, 1997 and 1998:

The tradition of ITPs continued after 2000, when CUDS (a re-organization of the Unit) continued training seminars as “International Education Programs” (IEP) from 2000-2004:

Programs included inter-linked modules, lectures, case studies, interactive computer simulation models, site visits to urban projects, discussion groups and networking with professional counterparts from international metropolitan regions. Sessions had a modular format and structured team teaching, taught by a team of senior faculty and guest lecturers. Programs ended with a synthesis presented through a project evaluation exercise. Participants used case projects to examine strategies from the viewpoint of both public and private partners — to assess the feasibility and potential impacts of policies and projects on the community and the city. Presentations by guest speakers representing U.S. and international agencies, NGOs, and community groups were also integrated within the pedagogic framework of each module.

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May 2001April 2025

IEP May 2001: “Infrastructure Planning and Partnerships for Local Economic Development,” Eastern Cape, South Africa, International Education Programs, 2001

Abstract

Curriculum components from the 2001 IEP held in Eastern Cape, South Africa, from May 14-18, 2001. The report, titled “Infrastructure Planning and Partnerships for Local Economic Development,” and related documents include case studies and excerpts of CUDS reports used for the seminar.

Excerpt

[Excerpt: Executive Summary, May 2001, p. 1]

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Project Year:	2001
Project Type:	IEP; Education
Geographic Regions:	Eastern Cape, South Africa
Reports:	IEP 2001: Housing Microfinance Initiatives Executive Summary (Excerpt, May 2001) IEP 2001: Fortalezas Housing and Integrated Community Development Initiatives (Excerpt, May 2001) IEP 2001: Community Based Urbanization Fortaleza Brazil (Excerpt, May 2001) IEP 2001: Business Improvement Districts (Excerpt, May 2001) IEP 2001: Boston Main Streets (Excerpt, May 2001) IEP 2001: Barcelona 2000, Economic and Social Strategic Plan (Excerpt, May 2001) IEP 2001: Indicators Bogota, Jacksonville, Southwark, UK (Excerpt May, 2001) IEP 2001 Municipal Service of Environmental Sanitation Santo Andre Brazil (Excerpt, May 2001) IEP 2001: Participatory Planning and Urban Management Belem Para Brazil (Excerpt, May 2001) IEP 2001: The Neighborhood Partnership Initiative Boston MA (Excerpt, May 2001) IEP 2001: Urban Land Management Project Tirana Albania (Excerpt, May 2001)
Authors:	^{John Driscoll; Emly Costa; Mona Serageldin; Sameh Wahba; Patrick Bodart; Yves Cabannes; Boguslaw Trondowski;}
Sponsors:	^{Center for Urban Development of the Harvard University Graduate School of Design}
Categories:	International Education Program; Education;

ID:	2001_05_001

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The tradition of ITPs continued after 2000, when CUDS (a re-organization of the Unit) continued training seminars as “International Education Programs” (IEP) from 2000-2004:

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March 2001April 2025

IEP 2000-2001: Seminar on Urban Planning and Local Economic Development for Romania (UPLED), for Oradea, Iasi and Focșani, Romania, International Education Programs, 2001

Abstract

CUDS developed an International Education Program (IEP) seminar for the Romanian Urban Planning and Local Economic Development Program (UPLED), in 2000 and 2001 in Romania. The programs assisted the three Cities of Oradea, Iași, and Focșani to formulate city development strategies and adopt improved urban management practices in support of local economic development in Romania.

The seminar from September 19-23, 2001 for the City of Oradea was organized in association with the Research Triangle Institute Romania and the USAID Local Government Assistance Program, with support from the Open Society Foundation and Partners Foundation for Local Development.

The seminar from March 20-23, 2001 for the City of Iași, Romania was co-organized by the City Iasi and Harvard University Graduate School of Design, Center for Urban Development Studies, in Association with The Research Triangle Institute, and the USAID Local Government Assistance Program.

Documents include these seminar materials, and a letter from the Mayor of Iași to the USAID Mission Director regarding the UPLED seminar, and case studies.

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Project Year:	2000-2001
Project Type:	IEP; Education
Geographic Regions:	Oradea, Iași, and Focșani, Romania
Reports:	IEP 2000: UPLED Romania (Seminar Report, September 2000) — IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Seminar Introduction, March 2001) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Foreword, March 2001) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Agenda, March 2001) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Participants and Organizers, March 2001) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Linking Economic and Physical Development Strategies) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (City Strategies and Regional Development Romania) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Community Investment Program) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Financial Analysis and Forecasting) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Financing Municipal Utilities Development Programs) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Strategic Reforms Budapest 1990 to 2000) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Paris Regional Plan and New Towns) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Redevelopment of Charlestown Navy Yard Boston) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Program for Reconfiguration of Private Parcels for Public Use) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Preliminary Evaluation of Creditworthiness Manual) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Financial Budget and Performance Indicators) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Medium Term Financial Strategy) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Oradea Development Strategy) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Assessment of Oradea City Development Strategy August 2001) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Oradea Local Budget Evolution) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Oradea Reconfiguration of Public and Private Parcels) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Oradea Public Private Partnership in Financing Rehabilitation of Housing) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Iasi Development Strategy) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Iasi Budget Analysis) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Iasi Capital Investment Plan) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Iasi Mall Area Rehabilitation Project) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Letter from Mayor of Iasi to USAID March 2001) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Iasi Technological Park Technopolis) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Focșani Development Strategy) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Focșani Local Budget) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Focșani Financial Forecasts and Indicators) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Focșani Municipal Borrowing from Bank) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Focșani Capital Investment Plan) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Focșani Rehabilitation of Water Supply System) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Focșani Municipal Borrowing Moldova Marketplace)
Authors:	^{David Jones; François Vigier; John Driscoll; Liviu Ianasi, Alexandru Sandu; Georgeta Stirbu; Adrian Cuperman; Cristina Costin; Carmen Grosu; Sorin Caian; Katalin Pallai; Viorica Serbu; Ion Oancea; Mircea Grigorovschi; Victor Giosan; Daniela Olaru; Violeta Balica; Robert Kehew; Oradea Mayor Petru Filip; Tanase Miculescu; Andrei Krausz; Andrei Luncan; Claudia Pamfil;}
Sponsors:	^{Research Triangle Institute Romania; USAID Local Government Assistance Program; Open Society Foundation; Partners Foundation for Local Development; Center for Urban Development of the Harvard University Graduate School of Design;}
Categories:	^{International Education Program; Executive Training Program; Education;}

ID:	2001_03_001

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Design Studio 1994: “A New Urban Center for Adjamé, Abidjan, Ivory Coast,” Seminar Curriculum

Abstract

The Design Studio topic from Spring 1994, an annual seminar at the Harvard University Graduate School of Design led by Professors François Vigier and Mona Serageldin, focused on urban development in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast).

The document “Designing for Urban Growth: Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire” (January 1994) and discusses the housing compound profiles, land allocation, household demographics and design conditions of Abidjan’s housing regions. The report details designs for dealing with environmental impacts such as organic and industrial effluents, solutions for reducing public subsidies for housing, reforms the housing production, and, in particular, suggestions for readdressing the respective responsibilities of the public and private sectors.

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Project Year:	1994
Project Type:	Urban Design Studio
Geographic Regions:	Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
Reports:	1994 Design Studio: Abidjan Designing for Urban Growth (Report, Vigier and Serageldin)
Authors:	^{Mona Serageldin; François Vigier; Samir Abdulac; Howard Trett; Randa Tukan; David Neilson;}
Sponsors:	^{The Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture at Harvard University;}
Categories:	Design Studios; Education;

ID:	1994_01_001

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