With two votes against one, the Planning Commission has approved a pencil development in Triq Fleur de Lys in an area still characterised by two-storey townhouses
An open house soliciting public input on proposed urban improvements to the Southwest West Hills Road corridor will be held on November 14, county officials said.
An open house soliciting public input on proposed urban improvements to the Southwest West Hills Road corridor will be held on November 14, county officials said.
The Lideta redevelopment project in Addis Ababa aimed to use revenue generated from land value capture to pay for things like affordable housing and green space. Photo by Elleni Ashebir/WRI
Some of the fastest growing cities in developing countries like India, Brazil and Ethiopia are strapped for cash. These cities often struggle to provide basic infrastructure and services for a growing population, leading to widespread inequalities. Up to 70% of residents in developing cities lack access to one or more core service, such as housing, water and sanitation, energy or transportation.
One financial tool that can help cities generate public revenue to address inequalities and promote inclusive development is land value capture.