Toolbox

Explore Our City Plans toolbox and create a personalised planning process by bookmarking the activities below!

Acknowledging that urban planning processes are iterative and non-linear, Our City Plans guides cities to develop inclusive and integrated planning processes, based on a modular and flexible toolbox that can be adapted to each context. Each activity includes step-by-step instructions, adaptable tools and templates, and additional resources from UN-Habitat and external partners. 
→ After you bookmark the activities, you can download a pdf version and use it as a personalised guide. 
→ Download the Toolbox pdf publication (2024)
→ Our City Plans methodology road map

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Incorporate an approach to efficiently streamline the city's disaster risk preparedness, combat climate change and its impacts and integrate disaster risk reduction and climate adaptation measures into urban planning processes, strengthening the city's overall resilience to natural hazards.
Include diverse stakeholders, sectors, and perspectives to improve and make more inclusive the urban planning process and results.
Reduce socio-spatial inequalities by promoting the even distribution of basic urban services, quality public spaces, affordable housing, and livelihood opportunities.
Create a Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan that builds efficient and accessible transport systems to meet people’s mobility needs and support a more connected city.
Consider financing components and mechanisms throughout the urban planning process, to strengthen municipal finances and promote the successful implementation of plans.
Block A — Contextualisation
Block B — Project Preparation
Block C — Participation Set-up
Block D — Analysis & Diagnostic
Block E — Strategic Development and Spatial Plan
Block F — Land Management Plan
Block G — Neighbourhood Plan
Block H — Project Prioritisation
Block I — Instruments
Block J — Monitoring and Evaluation
Block K — Implementation Mechanisms
Block L — Follow-up Strategy