London 18 June 2017-- The 4th Urban Law Day took place on Friday, 14 July 2017 at the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (University of London) addressing specific legal issues linked to the implementation of the New Urban Agenda. Over 50 participants from a multidisciplinary circle of academics and practitioners interested in urban legislation, including planners, architects, policy makers, economists and lawyers joined in the discussion on specific commitments related to human rights and governance and ways in which these can be realised.
Country experiences and specific challenges from Lebanon, Mozambique and Angola were presented.
The purpose of the Urban Law Day is to facilitate discussion, the exchange of views, networking, and the presentation of new research findings or emerging issues.