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In the Local Policies section you will find a compilation of local government policies on human rights, the right to the city, housing and other key topics for local social inclusion and participatory democracy agendas. Our search engine will allow you to select practices according to more specific categories or types of contents, including more than sixty case studies developed within the Inclusive Cities Observatory initiative (a joint endeavour by the UCLG-CSIPDHR, the University College of London and the Centre for Social Studies of the University of Coimbra). The Resources section of this Knowledge Hub gathers useful publications, policy documents, international declarations and valuable learning resources.
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![@Ayuntamiento de Barcelona](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2022-07/Sin%20t%C3%ADtulo.png?itok=gK8BsC-m)
![Housing the homeless in Bangkok](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/bangkok-2292308_1280.jpg?itok=D_X6g_HV)
Networks of homeless people in three cities plan, develop and manage their own secure shelter strategies.
![Housing Justice 2.0 in Taipei](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/579f4cfd-d0e5-409b-939d-7498ab3284c9.jpg?itok=bahmf2EL)
Promoting a new public policy on housing with social inclusion goals.
![Nadrozde Neighbourhood rehabilitation programme](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/1.png?itok=Jvz-cfVf)
Urban upgrading in Wrocław's Nadrozde neighboruhood. Case study written in 2010.
![The Urban Renewal of Tunis Medina](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Tunis.jpg?itok=3JwHXLXO)
An urban upgrading scheme with migrant inclusion goals.
![Mainstreaming Land Rights and Food Security in Urban Planning](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Tanzania.jpg?itok=aqDIb3Ax)
Land planning and urban agriculture in Dar es Salaam. Case study written in 2010.
![Strenghtening affordable and adequate housing provision](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Valencia.jpg?itok=maWABCaa)
Valencia's policy innovation in favour of the right to housing.
![The Restructuration of the Vulnerable Neighbourhood of Elmina](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Nouakchott.jpg?itok=Z0KC870f)
The Restructuration of the Vulnerable Neighbourhood of Elmina. Case study written in 2010.
![Slum Upgrading in the North-Eastern Zone of Medellín](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Medellin.jpg?itok=AgYrycnt)
Case study written in 2010.
![The transformation of social inclusion policies in 2020: Renca](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Cerro_Renca%2C_Santiago.jpg?itok=kCJad2Hz)
Part of the COVID-19 interview series by the UCLG-CSIPDHR.
![Creating Sustainable Settlements in the Kashatakh District](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Kaskatakh.jpg?itok=VildzsCo)
Case study written in 2010.
Interview taken in 2019.
![Fincas: An urban renewal project reclaiming vacant housing social function](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Montevideo%202.jpg?itok=fBo5FmdM)
Meet the "Fincas" project implemented by Montevideo since 2019.
![Vauban Sustainable Urban District](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Freiburg.jpg?itok=EP-1KCGN)
Vauban's ecodistrict experience combines sustainability and social inclusion goals. Case study written in 2010.
![Urban Renewal in Cova da Moura: Portugal's Critical Urban Areas Programme](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Cova%20da%20Moura.jpg?itok=fNfAF7On)
A local experience of Portugal's Critical Urban Areas Programme. Case study written in 2010.
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![Mexico City's Slum Upgrading Programme](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/CDMX%20%281%29.jpg?itok=pKuRNysM)
Neighbourhood improvement community programme implemented in 2007. Case study written in 2010.
![Bologna's initiatives on the Right to Housing](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Bologna.jpg?itok=dQRQADBy)
Providing social housing and fighting evictions through solidarity and cooperativism.
![Montreal's Plan for a Diverse Metropolis](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Webp.net-resizeimage%20%281%29.png?itok=_G0Yo4sq)
Montreal's flagship initiative on the right to housing, the plan is inspired by values of diversity and inclusion.
![Urban Renewal of Cairo's City Centre](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Cairo.jpg?itok=kVyK7GjN)
Slum upgrading project implemented in the al-Darb al-Ahmar district. Case study written in 2010.
![Participatory Slum Upgrading: The Credits System](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Cabo%20Verde.jpg?itok=b9gU1ZuT)
A participatory slum upgrading experience implemented in Santa Cruz. Case study written 2010.
![Local Policy on Homelessness](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Webp.net-resizeimage%20%286%29.jpg?itok=yxbi5Pk9)
Case study developed in the context of the "Bogotá Humana" Development Plan.
![Local plan for the right to housing in Plaine Commune](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-07/ewfdrfw.png?itok=TI4ueBal)
Guaranteeing a rooftop for everyone in a working-class metropolitan territory.
![Urban Renewal of Aglomerado da Serra - Villa Viva programme](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Belo%20Horizonte.jpg?itok=F1oiC59V)
Fostering inclusion and improving the quality of life of families living in the Favela da Serra. Case study written in 2007.
![@Ayuntamiento de Barcelona](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_item/public/observatory/images/2022-07/Sin%20t%C3%ADtulo.png?itok=-b1ekAMx)
![Housing the homeless in Bangkok](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_item/public/observatory/images/2021-06/bangkok-2292308_1280.jpg?itok=4qeTer-8)
Housing the homeless in Bangkok
Networks of homeless people in three cities plan, develop and manage their own secure shelter strategies.
![Housing Justice 2.0 in Taipei](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_item/public/observatory/images/2021-06/579f4cfd-d0e5-409b-939d-7498ab3284c9.jpg?itok=KtW94rhu)
Housing Justice 2.0 in Taipei
Promoting a new public policy on housing with social inclusion goals.
![Nadrozde Neighbourhood rehabilitation programme](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_item/public/observatory/images/2021-06/1.png?itok=acEu5AtE)
Nadrozde Neighbourhood rehabilitation programme
Urban upgrading in Wrocław's Nadrozde neighboruhood. Case study written in 2010.
![The Urban Renewal of Tunis Medina](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_item/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Tunis.jpg?itok=bdU4uCeN)
The Urban Renewal of Tunis Medina
An urban upgrading scheme with migrant inclusion goals.
![Mainstreaming Land Rights and Food Security in Urban Planning](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_item/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Tanzania.jpg?itok=sU_j9ykz)
Mainstreaming Land Rights and Food Security in Urban Planning
Land planning and urban agriculture in Dar es Salaam. Case study written in 2010.
![Strenghtening affordable and adequate housing provision](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_item/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Valencia.jpg?itok=NMZH5OBk)
Strenghtening affordable and adequate housing provision
Valencia's policy innovation in favour of the right to housing.
![The Restructuration of the Vulnerable Neighbourhood of Elmina](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_item/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Nouakchott.jpg?itok=FEldZLf_)
Slum Upgrading Scheme in Nouakchott
The Restructuration of the Vulnerable Neighbourhood of Elmina. Case study written in 2010.
![Slum Upgrading in the North-Eastern Zone of Medellín](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_item/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Medellin.jpg?itok=7xaH3Bym)
Slum Upgrading in the North-Eastern Zone of Medellín
Case study written in 2010.
![The transformation of social inclusion policies in 2020: Renca](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_item/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Cerro_Renca%2C_Santiago.jpg?itok=GsAiJNu0)
The transformation of social inclusion policies in 2020: Renca
Part of the COVID-19 interview series by the UCLG-CSIPDHR.
![Creating Sustainable Settlements in the Kashatakh District](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_item/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Kaskatakh.jpg?itok=siyuDGgV)
Creating Sustainable Settlements in the Kashatakh District
Case study written in 2010.
Móstoles is leading an ambitious strategy for the right to housing and the rights of homeless people
Interview taken in 2019.