UN Development Goal:
Sustainable Cities & Communities
Half of the world’s population lives in cities
Poverty is often present in densely populated urban spaces. 828 million of these people live in slums. Ensuring that cities are safe and sustainable protects vulnerable populations. This includes affordable housing, reliable public transportation, and inclusive urban planning.
Make an Impact on Sustainable Cities & Communities
Take Action!
Build Safe & Affordable Housing – 883 million people currently live in slums, mostly in Eastern and Southeastern Asia. By providing materials and helping to build safe and affordable housing for families in these communities, you’re bettering their standard of life, happiness and health.
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Innovate New Public Transportation Routes – Help city planners to create new public transportation routes and systems that are sustainable, effective and incentivize individuals to use these resources.
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Support Underdeveloped Countries through Financial & Technical Assistance – While natural disasters can wipe out developed cities and communities, the impact these occurrences have on least developed communities is radical. Support these communities through financial and technical assistance in preparing for natural disasters and providing relief after.
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Groups have helped small communities near the coastlines of Bangladesh build more resilient homes to the local climate and plan for rising sea levels.
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Implement a bike-sharing program in cities and communities where public transportation is non-existent and/or not affordable.
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Students have worked with city planners to help create innovative public transportation routes that also incentivize local individuals to use regularly.
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