Equity Park: an opportunity for the social integration of Cancun through SDG 11
October 26th, 2021
Cancun, Mexico, 26 October 2021 – To counter increasing urbanization caused by tourism and the booming hotel industry, this south-eastern Mexican city has developed Cancun’s largest public space…
Mexico’s southeast region to benefit from UN-Habitat urban planning and design guidelines
October 1st, 2021
Mexico, 30 September 2021 -- UN-Habitat and the National Fund for Tourism Development of Mexico (Fonatur) presented 12 urban planning and design guidelines to promote sustainable urban development in…
Mexican city puts “Placemaking” at the heart of post-pandemic recovery
July 27th, 2021
San Nicolas, Mexico, 26 July 2021 – Officials at this northern Mexican city are betting that a series of short-term, low-cost, and agile initiatives will create friendly and safe public spaces for…
Germany among 30 countries reporting on the implementation of the New Urban Agenda
July 21st, 2021
Several national governments have showcased progress in implementing plans and commitments for sustainable urban development in cities after adopting the New Urban Agenda at Habitat III in 2016. The…
UN-Habitat improves public space for pedestrians in Mexican border city
February 9th, 2021
Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico, 29 January 2021 - UN-Habitat organized a pilot project which involved using painted areas on roads and pavements in the northern border city of Reynosa to promote safety…
2020 UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Award Winners Announced
September 8th, 2020
Nairobi, 8 September 2020 – The winners of this year’s UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour, one of the world’s most prestigious awards presented to those working on urbanization, have been selected. This…
Urban Thinkers Campuses look at safety in cities and communities during the COVID-19 pandemic
May 12th, 2020
Nairobi, 12 May 2020 - As part of the COVID-19 Urban Thinkers Campus Series organized by the World Urban Campaign, two online events, which attracted over 125 participants, discussed safety in…