Gigantismo urbano

April 2013

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TIME TO THINK URBAN

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UN-HABITAT LEADING TOWARDS URBAN LAND, LEGISLATION A NEW URBAN AGENDA AND GOVERNANCE
UN-Habitat, the urban agency of the United Nations, was created when two-thirds of humanity was still rural.
For more than forty years, UN-Habitat has been working in human settlements throughout the world. The efforts of UN-Habitat have been focused on building a brighter future for developing villages, towns and cities of all sizes, which are most in need to support in guiding the process of urbanization. UN-Habitat has developed a unique position supporting urban development and the planning and building of a better urban future for next generations. This key process supports economic growth and social development, and reduces poverty and inequalities.

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“Urbanization is a source of

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We need a holistic approach to urban development and human settlements which provides for affordable housing and infrastructure, and prioritizes slum upgrading and urban regeneration. We are committed to improving the quality of human settlements, including the living and working conditions of both urban and rural dwellers. We believe on this will reduce poverty, and increase access to basic services, housing and mobility.

Time to Think Urban
UN-Habitat’s vision of “urbanization” encompasses all levels of human settlements, including small rural communities, villages, market towns, intermediate cities and large cities and metropolises, i.e. wherever a stable community is continuously located and there are housing units together with permanent social and economic activities, common public space, urban basic services, and a local governance structure.

As we move ahead to the third 20-year Habitat III summit in 2016, UN-Habitat’s priorities will focus on seven areas: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Urban Legislation, Land and Governance; Urban Planning and Design; Urban