Red tape is a significant stumbling block to the provision of affordable shelter to the urban poor and, indeed, slums are largely the result of inappropriate regulatory frameworks. This practice-oriented manual tackles the issue of regulatory frameworks for urban upgrading and new housing development, and how they impact on access to adequate, affordable shelter and other key livelihood assets, in particular for the urban poor. It illustrates two methods for reviewing regulatory frameworks and expounds guiding principles for effecting change, informed by action research. The downloadable resources contain case studies, methods, exercises and tools, references and website links, and a video on reviewing regulatory frameworks.

Red tape is a significant stumbling block to the provision of affordable shelter to the urban poor and, indeed, slums are largely the result of inappropriate regulatory frameworks. This handbook tackles the issue of regulatory frameworks for urban upgrading and new housing development, and how they impact on access to adequate, affordable shelter and other key livelihood assets, in particular for the urban poor. The book illustrates two methods for reviewing regulatory frameworks and expounds guiding principles for effecting change, informed by action research. This practice-oriented manual, which includes a free CD-ROM of case studies, research methods and other reference material, is essential for achieving the Millennium Development Goal 7, Target 11 of significantly improving the lives of at least 100 million slum dwellers by 2020.

* Explains how participatory urban planning can help poor people* Key advice for local authority workers on partnership working* Includes CD-ROM with detailed case studyThis book and CD-ROM explain how participatory urban planning strategies can help safeguard poor and vulnerable people. Based on a three-year project in Kenya and produced for people working in local authorities, this project offers guidance on understanding power relations and comparative advantage as a basis for deciding on partners, deciding the type of partnership in relation to project purposes, and assessing the advantages and risks associated with participation and partnership. In Part 1, the book explores the impact of urban poverty, the components of sustainable urban development, and the concept of urban governance. In Part 2, it provides advice on choosing partners, building partnerships, and action planning. The accompanying CD-ROM includes case study and project reports and the findings of an international workshop on this topic.This edition is a reissue of Partnerships in Urban Planning published with isbn 978 1 853396 090.