Our research on Informal Settlements Upgrading aims to advance the understanding the health hazards that exist in urban informal settlements (sometimes called slums) globally. We strive to center community expertise to co-create solutions that enable the urban poor to remain in their settlements when it is safe and access essential/ life-supporting services. The CGHC also works to contribute to to on-going policy making at the city, national, and global scales to improve the lives and living conditions of those living in urban informal settlements.
The Special Planning Area project in Nairobi’s Mukuru informal settlement brought together thousands of residents and tens of NGOs, as well as Nairobi County Government, to develop an integrated, climate adaptation and redevelopment plan for Mukuru.
This participatory action research and planning project included SDI, the Muungano alliance, and the University of Nairobi, to develop upgrading plans for this informal settlement.
Collaborative Slum Upgrading and Planning (Mumbai, India)
In partnership with SPARC & SDI partners, we are supporting locally-led slum upgrading planning and the Roof Over our Heads, housing security and climate resilience initiative.
