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| Arcadis and UN-Habitat to improve urban quality of life Dutch Arcadis together with UN-Habitat, the United Nations agency for human settlements has completed its 13th mission as part of the Shelter Program, rounding off year one of a three year partnership aimed at improving the quality of life for those living in rapidly growing cities around the world. One year after signing an agreement with UN-Habitat launching the Shelter program, Arcadis employees have taken part in missions on three continents helping to bolster urban design and development efforts being made on the ground by UN-Habitat in some of the world's poorest cities. Experts from a range of disciplines including: architecture, landscape design, sanitation, urban planning and water management have been actively engaged in the program by sharing their knowledge, expertise and providing capacity-building support. The first of the two missions to the Philippines during March focused on delivering assessments and recommendations for the improvement of hillside dwellings for the 'scavengers' living and working at one of the Manila's landfill sites who have been relocated to a rapidly urbanizing, nearby town. The second mission, which centred on the coastal city of Sorsogon, saw the team invited to apply its collective expertise, findings and advice on land use, landscape planning, flood management, water and sanitation issues. In a presentation session attended by local officials, residents and UN-Habitat staff, the team also focused on the long term development of the city by providing practical recommendations for integrating the effects of climate change in future planning efforts. write your comments about the article :: © 2011 Construction News :: home page |