An urban renewal project reclaiming vacant housing social function
Meet the "Fincas" project implemented by Montevideo since 2019.
Montevideo's Policies on the Right to the City
An overview of housing and urban development policies implemented by Montevideo. Interview taken in 2018.
Vauban Sustainable Urban District
Vauban's ecodistrict experience combines sustainability and social inclusion goals. Case study written in 2010.
Fostering Inclusion through Participatory Urban Renewal
Migrant inclusion policy in a transient community. Case study written in 2010.
Mexico City's Slum Upgrading Programme
Neighbourhood improvement community programme implemented in 2007. Case study written in 2010.
Report of the 2020 UCLG Comunity of Practice on Housing
The meeting focused on exploring the emerging role of local governments facing the impacts of the COVID-19 over local housing systems.
Rethinking Housing Policies (2019)
Harnessing local innovation to address the global housing crisis. A report developed by the GOLD team after UCLG's Wave of Action on Housing.
UCLG Manifesto on the Future of Housing (2019)
UCLG's renewed policy position on housing adopted by the World Congress of 2019 held in Durban.
Cities for Adequate Housing Declaration (2018)
A landmark declaration adopted by more than 40 local governments which brought the right to housing at the heart of local and global agendas.