Élcio Batista
Moderator
Urban regeneration in central areas is familiar, but many challenges remain and are renewed in the 21st-century city planning scenario. It is, therefore, a topic that is still evolving, as the publication itself makes clear, and one that fosters the demand for many more exchanges to advance the urban regeneration of central areas.
The publication Cadernos InREDE is being prepared for launch at the World Urban Forum. It is a collection of experiences from important Brazilian cities. They are starting to address the challenges of urban regeneration in the central area. This publication is organized by the Brazilian Network of Planning Institutes (InREDE), supported and co-created by UN-Habitat, German cooperation and the Ministry of Cities.
The shared perspective presents programs and projects that have been developed and implemented by the municipal public sector, presenting their results and challenges. It is an excellent opportunity to promote exchange on municipal public management in the redevelopment of urban spaces. The common challenge in all the proposals is the desire to strengthen and reactivate housing in central urban areas. To guarantee the mixed use of existing historic buildings and minimize the impact of the climate crisis, consider the importance of reusing existing buildings that have historical and cultural value but can also play a fundamental role in the urban dynamics of central city areas.
The launch of this publication at the World Urban Forum opens up the possibility of an international dialog to exchange experiences between different actors on the most diverse continents on how to deal with the challenge of urban regeneration in central areas.
Presenting the publication on urban center regeneration at the 12th World Urban Forum is crucial for several reasons, aligning with global sustainable urban development goals:
1. Promoting Dialogue and Knowledge Exchange: It provides a platform for sharing experiences and lessons learned by Brazilian cities in regenerating their urban centers. Showing it at the 12th WUF allows for an expanded dialog between cities from the world facing similar challenges. This knowledge exchange can inspire new ideas and adaptive solutions to common problems.
2. Demonstrating Diversity of Approaches: By showcasing varied strategies from different cities, the forum allows participants to assess and potentially adopt these methods in their own urban settings, enhancing urban planning strategies worldwide.
3. Increased Visibility of Successes and Challenges: Highlighting achievements and ongoing challenges in urban regeneration draws attention and support from international entities and can help garner technical, financial, and political backing.
4. Influence on Global Public Policy: Bringing these urban regeneration experiences to an international forum increases the likelihood of impacting global public policies, especially those related to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals aimed at creating inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable cities.
5. Fostering Urban Sustainability: Discussing urban center regeneration projects emphasizes sustainability, resource efficiency, and the improvement