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International Guidelines on Urban and Territorial Planning (IG-UTP) Opportunities for the UNECE

14 Sept 2016

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Overview

1. Urban Planning and Design: now a global agenda

2. International Guidelines on Urban and Territorial Planning 2015 a) IG-UTP Principles b) IG-UTP Practices

3. Ongoing activities

1 Agenda 5 Main Areas

17 Goals 169 Targets

193 Countries

1. Global consensus on the importance of planning

Asia & Pacific Regional Office,

Fukuoka

Latin America & the Caribbean (LAC) Regional Office, Rio de Janeiro

Headquarters, Nairobi

Liaison Office,

New York

Liaison Office, Geneva

Liaison Office,

Brussels

UN-HABITAT IN THE WORLD

UN-HABITAT IN THE WORLD

Asia & Pac Regional Of

Fukuok

Latin America & the Caribbean (LAC)

Regional Office, Rio de Janeiro

Headquarters, Nairobi

Liaison Office, New York

Liaison Office, Geneva

Liaison Office, Brussels

UN-Habitat is present in at least 50 countries through a network of Habitat Program Managers (HPMs), Chief Technical

Advisors (CTAs) and project staff.

Regional Office of Arab States

Caïro

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•Main donors: Government of Mexico,municipalities such as Zapopan & Guadalajara, Government of Spain •Implementing partners: ECLAC, the metropolitan zone of Guadalajara, the municipality of Zapopan, the Miguel Hidalgo “Delegacion” In Mexico, UN-Habitat promotes sustainable urbanization in a country with 72% of its population living in urban areas, living in 383 cities with more than 15,000 inhabitants. The National Office in Mexico through continuous advocacy achieved to sensitize national policy makers and to include in the National Development Plan 2013-2018 (Plan Nacional de Desarrollo 2013-2018), which is the strategic tool of national policies guideline, prosperity as a main development principle.

Background: Failures of Planning

Urban Sprawl -> Compactness

Congestion -> Connectivity

Institutional silos -> Integration

Segregation -> Inclusion

Vulnerable -> Resilience

Business As Usual Vs

Sustainable Urban Development

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Sprawl, segregation and congestion are some consequences in the absence of planning Revival of confidence in the essential role of urban planning and design in shaping sustainable development Recognition of need for compact, integrated and connected cities that are socially inclusive and climate resilient

Planning Challenges in many UNECE countries

• Lack of spatial development policies • Urban sprawl • Agricultural land • Urban environment degradation • Degradation of public transport systems • Spatial connectivity in urban areas • Diversification of urban pattern • Participation in planning • Financing for urban planning • Support the implementation of the Geneva UN Charter on

Sustainable Housing (

Source: CIS countries’ report for Habitat III

UN-Habitat lessons learnt in Belarus

http://www.unece.org/fileadmin/DAM/hlm/projects/HIII_Regional_Report/HABITAT_III_Regional_Report_for_UNECE_Region_-_draft_9.0_08_july_submission_with_foreward.pdf

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http://www.unece.org/info/media/news/housingand-land-management/2016/cities-in-the-commonwealth-of-independent-states-face-many-challenges/doc.html https://www.unece.org/fileadmin/DAM/hlm/sessions/docs2015/HABITAT_III_Regional_Report_for_UNECE_Region.pdf

Global Milestones: Urban Planning and Design

Renewed international attention 2006 WUF 3 in Vancouver: reinventing urban planning

2009 Global Report on HS: Planning Sustainable Cities

2011 GRHS: Cities and Climate Change

2012 The Future We Want: well planned cities promote sustainable development

2013 GRHS: Planning and Design for Sustainable Urban Mobility

2013 GC24: Compact, integrated and connected cities

2014 WUF 7 in Medellin: urban planning and design for social cohesion

2014 IPCC AR5: urban planning contribution to CC mitigation and adaptation

2015 Sendai: ISDR Advisory Group on Urban Planning for Resilience

2015 IG-UTP: A global reference framework for improved policies, plans and designs

2015 SDG-11 targets 11.3, 11.7 and 11.a

Oct 2016 Habitat III, towards a ‘New Urban Agenda’

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A series of events have led Spatial planning to now feature prominently in the post-2015 development agenda

Sustainable Development Goals 2015-2030

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11.3 Ratio of land consumption rate to population growth rate -- efficient land use 11.7 The average share of the built-up areas of cities in open space in public [ownership and] use 11. a The number of countries that are developing or implementing a national urban policy (NUP that (a) responds to population dynamics, (b) ensures balanced territorial development, (c) prepares for infrastructure development, (d) promotes urban land-use efficiency, (e) enhances resilience to climate change, (f) protects public space and (g) develops effective urban governance systems

Vision 2030: Mapping of SDG 11 Targets

Indicators for improved processes & outcomes of planning

Enhance inclusive and sustainable urbanization and capacities for participatory, integrated and sustainable human settlement planning and management in all countries

Provide universal access to safe, inclusive and accessible, green and public spaces, particularly for women and children, older persons and persons with disabilities

Support positive economic, social and environmental links between urban, peri-urban and rural areas by strengthening national and regional development planning

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11.3 Ratio of land consumption rate to population growth rate -- efficient land use 11.7 The average share of the built-up areas of cities in open space in public [ownership and] use 11. a The number of countries that are developing or implementing a national urban policy (NUP that (a) responds to population dynamics, (b) ensures balanced territorial development, (c) prepares for infrastructure development, (d) promotes urban land-use efficiency, (e) enhances resilience to climate change, (f) protects public space and (g) develops effective urban governance systems

2. Principles and Practices

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Recognition of need for compact, integrated and connected cities that are socially inclusive and climate resilient Implementation requires policies, plans and designs that link planning, legislation and finance IG-UTP is a key tool (along with national urban policies, planned city extensions/infills …)

Why? Need for simple and universally agreed principles to guide decision makers towards sustainable urban development. Overall objective Global framework for improving policies, plans and designs for more compact, socially inclusive, better integrated and connected cities and territories that foster sustainable urban development and are resilient to climate change.

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International Guidelines on Urban and Territorial Planning

Structure of the Guidelines

A. URBAN POLICY AND GOVERNANCE B. UTP FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT B1 UTP and Social Development B2 UTP and Sustained Economic Growth B3 UTP and the Environment C. UTP COMPONENTS D. IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING OF UTP

Promote key Urban and Territorial Planning (UTP) principles organized along 4 main pillars:

Expected outcomes

Assessment and reform of country- and city-wide planning systems and mechanisms, aiming at improved and balanced territorial development.

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A Urban Policy and Governance

1. UTP is more than a technical tool, it is an integrative and participatory decision-making process.

2. UTP promotes local democracy, participation and inclusion, transparency and accountability

SOUTH AFRICA, Gauteng City Region (GCR) Integrated Urban Planning Framework

• Provincial government rallied 12 municipalities to establish GCR

• Consensus from multiple public and private stakeholders (eg. summit for 50,000 township enterprises)

Attracted investments o 5% to 30% increase in

investment from procurement budget

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UTP is more than a technical tool, it is an integrative and participatory decision-making process that addresses competing interests and is linked to a shared vision, an overall development strategy and national, regional and local urban policies. UTP represents a core component of the renewed urban governance paradigm, which promotes local democracy, participation and inclusion, transparency and accountability, with a view to ensuring sustainable urbanization and spatial quality. Example 2: Integrated governance – CHINA, Yangtze River Delta (YRD) Example 3: Participatory Budgeting – Brazil, Porto Alegre South Africa details From a sectorial approach of development to a territorial approach. Used a progressive development policy for spatial, horizontal and vertical integration It has also paved the way for the Gauteng Integrated Infrastructure Master Plan, using spatial data to guide the balanced regional development and the Municipal Integrated Transport. Plans has led to a ‘golden era’ of transport planning, with the Gautrain Rapid Rail Link, and various BRT systems being implemented.

B1 UTP and Social Development

1. UTP primarily aims to realize adequate and equitable standards of living and working conditions.

2. UTP respects cultural heritages and cultural diversity and for the recognition of the distinct needs of various groups.

COLOMBIA, Medellin Integral Urban Project for Social Urbanism

• Fragmentation of service delivery • Development projects for poorly

serviced areas inhabited by 50% pop

Tax collection increased by 35% between 2003 - 2007.

Homicide rate reduced by 80% in the past 20 years.

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UTP primarily aims to realize adequate standards of living and working conditions for all segments of current and future societies, ensure equitable distribution of the costs, opportunities and benefits of urban development and particularly promote social inclusion and cohesion. UTP constitutes an essential investment in the future. It is a pre-condition for a better quality of life and successful globalization processes that respect cultural heritages and cultural diversity, and for the recognition of the distinct needs of various groups Example 2: Lyon, France – cultural heritage Example 3: Medellin, Colombia - Social urbanism

B2 UTP and Sustained Economic Growth

1. UTP is a catalyst for sustained and inclusive economic growth, that provides an enabling framework for new economic opportunities

2. UTP promotes better connectivity at all territorial levels.

JAPAN, Fukuoka Basic City Framework for compact urbanisation

• Congestion was a major concern for economic sustainability

• Promoted ToD and diverse transport options

Commute time reduced to less than 30

minutes for nearly 50% of the population increasing productivity and quality of life.

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UTP is a catalyst for sustained and inclusive economic growth, that provides an enabling framework for new economic opportunities, regulation of land and housing markets and the timely provision of adequate infrastructure and basic services. UTP constitutes a powerful decision-making mechanism to ensure that sustained economic growth, social development and environmental sustainability go hand in hand to promote better connectivity at all territorial levels. Additional example: Shenzen, China

B3 UTP and the Environment

1. UTP provides a spatial framework to protect and manage the natural and built environment.

2. UTP contributes to increased human security by strengthening environmental and socio-economic resilience, enhancing mitigation of and adaptation to climate change.

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INDONESIA, Surabaya Championing Green Community Development

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UTP provides a spatial framework to protect and manage the natural and built environment of cities and territories, including their biodiversity, land and natural resources, and to ensure integrated and sustainable development. UTP contributes to increased human security by strengthening environmental and socio-economic resilience, enhancing mitigation of and adaptation to climate change, and improving the management of natural and environmental hazards and risks Example 2: Porte-au-Prince, Haiti // Melbourne // Example 3: CANADA, Greater Toronto Area: Greenbelt Act and Greenbelt Plan To prevent sprawl on agricultural land protection of nearly 2 million acres of land and nearly 5,500 highly productive farms. Long-term food security reducing energy consumption in transportation

C. UTP Components

1. UTP combines several spatial, institutional and financial dimensions over a variety of time frames and geographical scales.

2. UTP includes spatial planning which aims to facilitate and articulate political decisions based on different scenarios and supports the development of integrated cities and territories.

CHINA, Shenzhen

• Firm urban growth boundary

• Polycentric structure of cluster industries

• Reformist governance • Economic governance

• Ranks 4 of 659 Chinese

cities in GDP

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UTP combines several spatial, institutional and financial dimensions over a variety of time frames and geographical scales. It is a continuous and iterative process, grounded in enforceable regulations, that aims to promote more compact cities and synergies between territories. 2. UTP includes spatial planning which aims to facilitate and articulate political decisions based on different scenarios. It translates those decisions into actions that will transform the physical and social space and will support the development of integrated cities and territories. Shenzen details The plan is defined by a belt structure, with a firm urban growth boundary and a polycentric structure of cluster industries. Such development was facilitated through robust governance accompanied by considered and progressive planning policies. Its economic output is now the 4th amongst the 659 cities in China and it generates similar per capita GDP as many OECD countries. The growth of the city has been resilient, responding to change by proactively diversifying its industries over a comparatively short space of time. Good governance which has successfully collaborated with surrounding provinces and been reformist in its approach has seen Shenzhen outstrip its title of ‘instant city’, becoming a high performing, cultural metropolis.

Urban Model

Scenarios

Business as Usual

Corridor Strategy

Compact Core

Urban Model

Scenarios

Transport energy consumption per Capita (Mj/Cap)

Travel costs per capita (base 100 now)

Carbon per capita (kgCO2/cap)

D. Implementation and Monitoring of UTP

1. Adequate implementation of urban and territorial plans requires improved coordination, and consensus-building approaches;

2. Effective implementation and evaluation of UTP requires, continuous monitoring and periodic adjustments and sufficient capacities at all levels.

RWANDA, Spatial Development Framework National Urbanization Policy

Four pillars of the spatial framework 1. Coordination 3. Densification 2. Conviviality 4. Productivity will be monitored through the NUP process as both the policy and spatial strategy are deliberately aligned

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Adequate implementation of urban and territorial plans in all their dimensions requires political leadership, appropriate legal and institutional frameworks, efficient urban management, improved coordination, and consensus-building approaches and reduced duplication of efforts to respond coherently and effectively to current and future challenges; Effective implementation and evaluation of UTP requires, in particular, continuous monitoring and periodic adjustments and sufficient capacities at all levels, as well as sustainable financial mechanisms and technologies.


Urban and Territorial Planning (UTP) Guidelines structured along

3 key enabling components:

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1. Supranational/transboundary level 2. National level 3. City-regional/metropolitan level 4. City and municipal level 5. Neighbourhood level

Promote key Urban and Territorial Planning (UTP) Guidelines on

5 spatial scales:

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Promote key Urban and Territorial Planning (UTP) Guidelines structured along 12 key planning principles and 117 recommendations addressed to 4 key stakeholder groups: 1. National Governments 2. Local authorities 3. Civil society associations 4. Planning professional associations

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3. Ongoing Activities

Localising the Guidelines

Handbook

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Recognition of need for compact, integrated and connected cities that are socially inclusive and climate resilient Implementation requires policies, plans and designs that link planning, legislation and finance IG-UTP is a key tool (along with national urban policies, planned city extensions/infills …)

The Guidelines: Most popular UN Habitat publication

Downloaded > 100,00 times in < one year

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Indicating demand for an integrated and territorial approach to urban planning. To meet the demand, the Guidelines are being translated and are now available in 11 languages Download count does not include Non English versions Downloads from partner websites 103,203 present count

Localising the Guidelines - Agenda 2030

Awareness Assessment Trainings

Adjusting

1. Urban and spatial strategies 2. Planning Processes 3. Planning Administration & capacities 4. Planning regulations

• Supranational level: Tools (Eg. Country Implementation handbook, Inspiring Practices, Community of practice, Learning package)

• National level: Country Launch, National Urban Policies, Spatial Development Frameworks => Planning assessment, Monitoring

• Sub-national level: City and regional plans, neighbourhood design, public space

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At the global level, it would focus on knowledge management, exchange of experience, tool development, monitoring and reporting linked to the SDGs At the regional level, it would focus on awareness raising, comparative evaluations, policy dialogue and capacity development; At the country and city-region level, it would focus on the national and sub-national adaptation of the IG-UTP, the review and adjustment of the legal and regulatory framework, and the application of the adapted Guidelines to concrete city situations.

Awareness: Available in 11 languages


Adjusting

1. Plans 2. Planning Processes 3. Planning Administration & capacities 4. Planning policies and supporting regulations

Country & City Launches, Global Conferences • Oct 2015: Jakarta (APUF-6) • Feb 18: Sri Lanka (English version) • March 2016: Iran (Persian version) • March 18: Global (World Bank Conference) • April 1: Japan (Japanese version) • April 18: Belarus (Russian version) • June 20: Russia: St Petersburg, Yakutsk • July 25: Surabaya (PrepCom3) • Sept 8-9: China: Wuhan • Sept 11: South Africa (ISOCARP Congress, Durban)

Forthcoming • Ufa: 28-29 Sept • Bogota: 13 Oct • Kigali: 11-12 Nov • Moscow: 16-17 Nov

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Forthcoming Ufa: 28-29 Sept Bogota: 13 Oct Kigali: 11-12 Nov Moscow: 16-17 Nov


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Assessment

Global Indicators, IG-UTP Country Handbook • Monitoring framework for country reporting in 2017 • Indicators for reporting on Sustainable Development Goals • Assessment of planning system, planning policies and administration • Assessment of plans

• regional plans, city /master plans, Detailed plans / neighbourhood design • Pilots

• Planning Chapter in UNECE Country Profile (Belarus 2017) • Liberia: Planning and Health (WHO, Govt of Norway)

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IG-UTP Handbook Assessment can be conducted both top-down and bottom-up Planning system (country / city) Planning instrument (Plan, Regulation, Spatial Policy) Planning problematique (environment/, health, food system, rural-urban linkages, public space etc.)

Planning Guideline indicators

Awareness Assessment Trainings,

EGMs, Learning Events

Adjusting


Learning Events

Global Indicators, IG-UTP Country Handbook • Learning Materials: Instructors Guide, Participants Workbook • Planning Professionals (ISOCARP congress, Durban) • Local Authorities (UCLG Congress, Bogota) • Directorates of Physical Planning in 8 East African states • Expert group meetings in

• Paris • Medellin • Fukuoka • Nairobi • Wuhan • Quito

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Resources available to support the localization of the Guidelines

• Handbook for localization • Self-Assessment Tool

(comprehensive; light on an online app – forthcoming; Planning needs assessment)

• Learning and training package (Instructor and Learner Guides)

• Case studies (Compendium of inspiring practices)

• Indicators to monitor the implementation

• Guidance Document on Planning for Healthier Cities (forthcoming)

• Monitoring Framework and Reporting to Governing Council of UN-Habitat

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How can governments support?

• The Guidelines are a key tool for implementing the New Urban Agenda • The Guidelines are recognized as a key instrument for the implementation of

the New Urban Agenda (Surabaya Draft of the New Urban Agenda of 28 July 2016 - pp 12).

• Universities as a conduit for adjusting planning curriculum • Partnerships on IG-UTP with Universities (2 MoUs) • Global constellation of planning schools, their awareness and capacity to teach

in support of the Guidelines, and what might be helpful in enhancing university capacity

• The Guidelines are globally relevant and can be used to • Introduce a territorial perspective to spatial planning and urban policy-making • Bring stakeholders together in the planning process in all stages • Generate value from an integrated approach • Improve policies, plans and designs • Update planning curriculum • Support the implementation of the New Urban Agenda

Read more… available at UN-Habitat website

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1 Urban Planning for City Leaders (2012)

2 Urban Patterns for a Green Economy, Series of 4 Guides (2012)

3 Citywide Strategic Planning, a Step by Step Guide (2010)

4 Global Report on Human Settlements – Planning Sustainable Cities (2009)

5 International Guidelines on Decentralisation and Access to Basic Services for all (2009)*

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6 International Guidelines on Urban and Territorial Planning: Towards a Compendium of Inspiring Practices (2015)

The UN-Habitat approach to Metropolitan Planning – Presentation at the Maharashtra¹s Sustainable Urbanization Workshop,

Mumbai, 21.9.2016

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Johannesburg, South Africa

Rubavu, Rwanda

Al-Alamein, Egypt

Kisumu, Kenya

Wuzhou, China

La Candelaria, Colombia

Nyagatare Rwanda

Ningo-Prampram, Ghana

Santa Marta, Colombia

City-wide Strategy

Planned City Extension

New Town


City-wide Strategy

Planned City Infill / Urban Renewal




Selection of projects in development

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The Geneva UN Charter on Sustainable Housing

Relevant problem statement (related to urban and territorial planning) In some cases urbanization has led to urban sprawl. This has had a negative impact on existing settlements and has reduced the land available for other uses. In other cases, urbanization has been uncontrolled, creating and expanding informal settlements, whose residents may lack security of tenure and social and physical infrastructure.

Goal, Scope and Principles • Environmental protection

o Compact housing settlements with planned growth to prevent urban sprawl • Economic effectiveness

o More integrated urban development and regeneration with workplaces and services brought into closer spatial relation to housing, while taking into account potential dangers and hazards;

o Spatial planning that includes policies to: efficiently distribute economic activities; improve technical and social infrastructure and services; 4 undertake urban regeneration; provide affordable housing; and address urban sprawl

• Social inclusion and participation o Planning, housing design, maintenance and retrofitting that: promotes healthy living

• Cultural adequacy o Emphasizing the development of public spaces for cultural and social activities; o National housing policies that take into account social and territorial peculiarities and support the protection and

enhancement of: landscapes; historical heritage; and cultural heritage;

The Charter advocates: “Adopt green housing policies and integrate them into sustainable urban and territorial development policies; counteract urban sprawl and save energy” (pp 6)

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https://www.unece.org/fileadmin/DAM/hlm/documents/Publications/UNECE_Charter_EN.pdf In some cases urbanization has led to urban sprawl. This has had a negative impact on existing settlements and has reduced the land available for other uses. In other cases, urbanization has been uncontrolled, creating and expanding informal settlements, whose residents may lack security of tenure and social and physical infrastructure. Limit the negative impact of housing on the environment and enhance the energy efficiency of the housing sector by taking measures to Adopt green housing policies and integrate them into sustainable urban and territorial development policies; counteract urban sprawl and save energy; Promote and monitor integrated urban development and regeneration which brings workplaces and services into closer spatial relation to housing Promote access to housing in the context of sustainable economic development by taking measures to: Promote integrated spatial planning which supports: the efficient spatial distribution of economic activities; the improvement of technical and social infrastructure; urban regeneration and integrated urban renewal; and affordable housing and which also addresses urban sprawl. Promote the continued application of sustainable housing principles by taking measures to: Intensify the regional and international exchange of experience and cooperation in housing, urban planning and land management Develop and implement capacity-building programmes on housing, urban planning and land management issues for all stakeholders.

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