A City for All:

The engagement of

communities through

participatory planningPresentation for the International Congress & Forum

on Urban Sustainability “City for All” Congress: December 2-3, 2009 Forum

Three Pillars of Sustainability

EnvironmentEconomic SocialGovernance

Global trends in urban development

Year 1970 Year 2000 Year 2020

63% RURAL

37% URBAN

53% RURAL47% URBAN

44% RURAL56% URBAN

Global trends in urban development

Global trends in urban development

Globally, youth, aged 15- to 24, now represent almost one-fifth of the world’s population

Globally, youth, aged 15- to 24, now represent almost one-fifth of the world’s population

Youth Rpresentation

Developed Regions

Africa

Latin Amerca

Asia

Video

Youth Friendly GuidesEYA/City of Vancouver

Youth Friendly Guides done, often for specific communities of youth, that are easy to read and provide information

Youth Friendly Guide - Dar es Salaam

Policy Input Metro Denver Gang Coalition (USA)

Asset Maps are often used to represent

community/youth needs and influence policy.

Way ForwardIn conclusion:

The world is speaking a common language – the language of space

The opportunities to engage margainlised communities has never been more accessible

Cities for All – an achievable goal.