III. Spatial development

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III. Spatial development

Disparities in territorial development are an aspect to consider to improve the distribution of opportunities and benefits in urbanization processes. Given the global trends of economic growth in cities and towns, urban areas tend to monopolize most resources, both local and foreign, public and private.


This situation may lead to adverse effects on universal access to resources, services, opportunities and affect the equitable distribution of economic benefits and other benefits in urbanization processes. For this reason, maintaining a balance between rural and urban areas is a vital objective for sustainable development that tries to leave no one behind. It is crucial to identify the causes of disparities through adequate spatial planning that includes appropriate land uses.
 

Urban economics: What do you need to know to manage cities better?

Event type
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imagen ciudad y logos institucionales

Event information

Start date
America/Santiago
End date
America/Santiago
Event type
Modality
In-person CEPAL
Description

How and why does urban regulation affect informality and the fiscal health of a municipality?

How can non-tax instruments finance the costs of urbanization?

Are prices higher in a city with greater infrastructure provision?

Why do land prices not reflect increased urban development?

Is it feasible to provide inclusive housing following market laws?

 

These and other questions will be addressed in this face-to-face course (40 hours), aimed at professionals in the field of urban planning and management.

The course will take place at ECLAC headquarters in Santiago (Av. Dag Hammarskjöld 3477, Vitacura).

Lecturers include Cynthia Goytia, PhD; Marcela Román, MSc; Martim Smolka, PhD; Diego Aulestia, MA; Anaclaudia Rossbach, Msc, and others.

 

Application open until September 1, 2023.

All applicants must complete the application form linked on this page, which will be available between August 4 and September 1.

There is a maximum of 30 places available.

The result of the selection process will be announced in the second half of September.

Fees

There is no cost for the course.

Participants will be responsible for their own expenses related to travel and accommodation in Santiago, Chile.

Latin America and the Caribbean is the most urbanized region of the developing world. United Nations Secretary General António Guterres has said that "cities are where the battle against climate change will be won or lost". Cities are the engines of economic growth, but also the largest emitters of greenhouse gases, and their dynamism is present in the midst of the great inequalities of our societies.

Virtual Forums MINURVI 2023 - Proposals for National Experiences

Event type
Minurvi 2023
Minurvi 2023

Event information

Start date
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
End date
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Event type
Modality
Virtual
Description

In order to encourage debate and the exchange of best practices at the regional level, we invite national and subnational authorities to submit experiences that can be shared in the MINURVI 2023 Virtual Forums. The call is open to national or subnational public sector entities that have designed and implemented programs or projects aimed at addressing issues related to sustainable development of human settlements.

The topics and dates of the forums are:

  • 1st Forum (September 6): Climate change, energy transition, and risk management
  • 2nd Forum (September 9): Precarious settlements and informal origins
  • 3rd Forum (October 4): Territorial planning and land management

 

To participate, register by scanning the QR code below or using the attached link. Submissions for each Forum are accepted up to 48 hours prior to the event.

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To participate as a listener, register by scanning the QR code below or with the link on the right.

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Regional Panorama

Progress on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development will be decided in cities, as more than half of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have urban components. In Latin America and the Caribbean, where eight out of ten people live in cities, this reality implies great challenges, but also offers significant opportunities. Cities are the engines of economic growth; however, they are also the largest emitters of greenhouse gases, and their growth occurs in a context of great inequalities in the region's societies.

URBAN LAND FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Event type
Housing
Housing

Event information

Start date
America/Santiago
End date
America/Santiago
Event type
Modality
Virtual
Description

The issue of providing affordable housing in urban areas is a complex one that involves a variety of factors, including land availability and cost, zoning regulations, construction costs, and financing.

The aim of this session is to enable a transatlantic (Americas and Europe) dialogue on the subject, by examining exemplar cases in Europe and the US with a critical reflection from selected government officials operating in both continents.

Much has been written about land value capture tools and tax incentives mechanisms to gain developers’ contributions in the form of housing units. The focus here will be on the supply of urban land and how this can be achieved. We will particularly examine cases that:

  1. Increase the supply of land, such as rezoning underutilized land or converting abandoned buildings into residential spaces. (José Téllez,  SostreCivic, Spain)
  2. Create community land trusts: Community land trusts are non-profit organizations that purchase and hold land in trust for the benefit of the community. This can help ensure that the land is used for affordable housing and can also provide long-term stability for residents. (John Emmeus Davis -CLT Innovation)

A recording of the event is available on the attached Youtube link.