Making cities work

The SPPR 2004 promotes several interlocking messages that could make cities work. These prescriptions are based on the experiences of the eight case cities. How were these experiences transformed into lessons and turned around to help the city planners cope with the demands of urbanization, development, and burgeoning population.

• Urbanization Does Not Happen by Chance
  Manage Urbanization and Development
• Lonely at the Top? Listen to the Vibrancy Below
  Build from the Ground Up: Work with People
• Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise: They Make Cities Rise
  Manage the Population: Enhance Productive Capacities
• Leaders and Partners Work wonders
  Working Together is Key
• Building Stronger and Healthier Cities
  Capitalize on Strengths, Diversify