Speaker
Description
It is time to better understand how despite numerous constrains innovative, equitable practices that lead to progress have emerged in cities in the global south and east, especially acknowledging new development pathways which are different than how cities in the developed countries had evolved. While terms such as “Global North and South” are defined based on economic performance, the figures can potentially change over time. This study proposes a new understanding of “progress” and “urbanism” building on recent research on development- and urbanism-literature. The term ‘progressive’ is meant to signify an advancement of and a convergence towards a new form of economic development which leads to climate-friendly urbanism, in line with the global urban agenda, which calls for an inclusive built environment for the majority. Cities in the Global South and East are geographically the best places to understand about progressive urbanism right now. From a spatial planning perspective, progressive urbanism has the potential to transform our perception of spatial imaginaries about wealthy and healthy communities. A few examples of such progressive urbanism are : how cities in the global south are implementing innovative ways to deliver on Paris Agreement pledge while also generating economic development, and delivering UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
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