Construction and operation of buildings account for almost 40% of the world’s energy-related CO2 emissions

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

In Istanbul, drinking water has gone from being an affordable public good to a commodity

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

Since informal urban settlements cannot be eradicated, the point is to improve living conditions there

Childhood in a Mumbai slum

Masses of people who live in Mumbai’s miserable slums appreciate the city’s many opportunities

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

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

Kenya is taking the wrong track by building houses for sale to the urban poor