At the Centre for Sustainable Urban Planning and Environmental Management, we recognize that effective spatial planning is fundamental to achieving sustainable, inclusive, and resilient urban development. Our work in this area focuses on shaping cities and human settlements that are well-organized, resource-efficient, and responsive to environmental and socio-economic dynamics.

• Integrated Land Use Planning: Promoting coordinated planning frameworks that balance residential, commercial, agricultural, and ecological land uses.

• Urban Growth Management: Supporting cities in managing expansion through smart growth principles, densification strategies, and development controls.

• Spatial Data and Mapping: Leveraging GIS and spatial analysis tools for evidence-based planning and decision-making.

• Policy and Regulatory Support: Advising on urban planning policies, zoning regulations, and institutional frameworks at local and national levels.

• Climate-Responsive Planning: Embedding climate adaptation and disaster risk reduction into urban and spatial planning processes.

• Community Engagement: Ensuring participatory planning processes that reflect the needs and aspirations of diverse urban populations.