In Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), smart city projects are still in an initial stage and take the form of somewhat isolated initiatives. Although at first glance this may seem a problem, it is an opportunity, as it allows us to learn from the successes, and also from the mistakes, of other regions where these types of projects are more advanced. One of the countries … [Read more...] about How can my city become a smart city?
Urban Development and Housing
Urban Food Security: where should wholesale markets be located?
Markets have been, since their creation, the epicenter of city life. They are places where goods are exchanged, where people meet, but above all, they are the places that make food security possible in our cities. Markets, as we know them today, date back to the 19th century. They are the result of the predominant urban planning ideas of that period, which advocated … [Read more...] about Urban Food Security: where should wholesale markets be located?
Proposals for Implementing Transit-Oriented Development in Lima
First steps for the implementation of land management instruments in Peru The sustainable development of cities in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) has a base on Transit-Oriented Development (TOD). Still don't know what TOD is? Don't worry, in this blog we explain the concept, and show you how in Peru, with the support of the IDB, the first steps are being taken to … [Read more...] about Proposals for Implementing Transit-Oriented Development in Lima
How to measure urban poverty?: a multidimensional approach for segregated cities
For decades, the eradication of poverty has been the goal of Latin American and Caribbean countries. Even so, 32.1% of the population has an income below the poverty line and 13.1% below the indigence line. Measuring poverty is vital to eradicate it. Therefore, it is relevant to ask why the most widely disseminated data on poverty are based on income level despite the fact that … [Read more...] about How to measure urban poverty?: a multidimensional approach for segregated cities
What are the benefits of Transfer of Development Rights?
There are many ways to preserve heritage neighborhoods or ecological spaces in Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) cities. Nevertheless, when the owners of the buildings or plots can get an additional benefit for it, it means that the conservation tool we are using is the transfer of development rights (TDR).In today's article we invite you to learn how TDR works and why it is a … [Read more...] about What are the benefits of Transfer of Development Rights?