What difference successful urban master plans make

The vast majority in Brazil’s poor communities are not involved in crime

Water and sanitation infrastructure is inadequate in Kenya’s Kakuma refugee camp

For the most part, Istanbul’s city council is giving real-estate developers free rein

Sanitation, security and safety are secondary considerations for young Kenyans who need a roof over their heads

Childhood in a Mumbai slum

There are many dimensions to upgrading an informal settlement, so improvement programmes operate at several levels

The “EcoCasa” project offers financial incentives and technical support to help real estate developers boost energy efficiency