Green Urban Planning: Lessons from Mongolia on Climate Proofing Cities in Cold Regions

Publication | December 2022

This paper identifies lessons for urban planning in cold climates from an Asian Development Bank pilot project in Mongolia.

In cold climates, urban design needs to take into account local topography, standards of living, and microclimatic conditions of the built environment. This paper highlights ways of integrating climate-sensitive design into urban centers to promote resilience, infrastructure efficiency, and livability.

Contents 

  • Executive Summary
  • Introduction
  • Climate Change Impact and Urban Design
  • Recommended Climate-Sensitive Design Solutions for Green Urban Planning
  • Conclusion
  • Appendix

Additional Details

Author
Type
Series
Subjects
  • Climate change
  • Urban development
Countries
  • Mongolia
Pages
  • 40
Dimensions
  • 8.5 x 11
SKU
  • WPS220613-2

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