Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, December 2018 – The three-year partnership between UN-Habitat and several institutions in Wuhan, capital of Hubei Province, culminated in the 2018 International Placemaking Week. Nearly 500 participants from 41 countries explored how to improve urban public spaces and ensure that communities help create, plan, design and manage public spaces which promote
Like a river, 2018 has been washed away and 2019 is here. Like a river, 2018 was turbulent in some parts and tranquil in other parts. I am very happy that we accomplished much in building a new UN-Habitat that is trusted, transparent and focuses on improving people’s lives in an increasingly urbanizing world. 2019
Today, UN-Habitat Egypt Office successfully launched the Ras El Hekma New Waterfront City (RAWC) conceptual plan project through the kickoff meeting with the awarded consortium. The well-known British Consulting Firm Callison RTKL and the national consulting firm DSC. Continuous to distinguished achievements that UN-Habitat – Egypt programme support the Egyptian Ministry of Housing efforts, represented
