Banking on Cities: Investing in Resilient and Low-Carbon Urbanization
This report highlights the substantial investments required to build more resilient and low-carbon cities in low- and middle-income countries. These investments are crucial to strengthen
Solar energy in the city: Data-driven review on urban photovoltaics
Six research agendas for urban PV developed. A disconnect exists between the scales at which urban PV (UPV) research is conducted. UPV research is conducted at variety of scales from
How Solar Energy Is Shaping Urban Design In 2025 & Beyond
Below, we explore how solar is being woven into modern urban design—its benefits, where it''s being applied, strategies planners are using, and how cities can overcome the hurdles.
Shaping a Cooler Bangkok: Tackling Urban Heat for a More Livable City
Extreme urban heat is becoming an urgent challenge for Bangkok, threatening lives, livelihoods, and the city''s economic resilience. The Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect exacerbates this crisis, turning built-up
How an Urban Program in Ethiopia Delivered More than a Million Jobs
Discover how the Ethiopia Urban Institutional and Infrastructure Development Program created 1.15 million jobs with World Bank support.
India has a critical opportunity to drive resilient urban development
Investments in adaptation will also save over 130,000 lives from extreme heat impacts by 2050. With over 50 percent of the urban infrastructure required for 2050 still to be built, India has a critical
Solar neighborhoods: the impact of urban layout on a large
The article highlights the importance of considering these factors when implementing solar strategies on a neighborhood scale to achieve energy efficiency and net-zero status.
New World Bank Financing Set to Revamp Dodoma''s Urban Mobility
A new World Bank-financed investment will enhance mobility and accessibility in Tanzania''s capital, Dodoma, unlocking economic opportunities and creating over 10,000 new jobs by 2030, while
Urban Development Overview
Urban Development As the world''s largest multilateral financier of urban development, the World Bank works with national and local governments to build more livable, sustainable, and resilient cities and
WORLD BANK SUPPORT FOR AMARAVATI AS A GROWTH HUB
World Bank support Under the Amaravati Integrated Urban Development Program, the World Bank will support the first phase of the city''s development. The Program will help strengthen the institutions
Solar Energy in Urban Design: Powering Sustainable Cities
Solar energy is more than just a renewable resource—it''s a transformative force in urban design. By addressing technical, economic, and aesthetic challenges, cities can harness the sun''s
(PDF) Solar power integration in Urban areas: A review of design
This review explores a range of design innovations aimed at overcoming these challenges, including the integration of solar panels into building facades, windows, and urban
Handbook on Urban Heat Management in the Global South
The Handbook on Urban Heat Management in the Global South provides practical strategies, technical guidance, and real-world solutions to help cities manage extreme urban heat.
Solar power integration in Urban areas: A review of design
This paper presents a comprehensive review of the current state of solar power integration in urban areas, with a focus on design innovations and efficiency enhancements.
Systemic approaches for a sustainable urban energy future
Agile, integrated planning processes are essential for meeting renewable energy targets and addressing grid infrastructure challenges while aligning with urban development needs, avoiding delays and
Pakistan: The World Bank Announces New Project to Improve Urban
WASHINGTON, December 11, 2025 – The World Bank''s Board of Executive Directors has approved $400 million in financing for a new project that will provide safely managed water, sanitation and
Integrating Solar Energy in Urban Development: Strategies for
The strategic incorporation of solar power into urban planning and development is vital for fostering more sustainable, resilient, and habitable urban spaces in the face of pressing global
Solar Power: Photovoltaics in Architectural and Urban Planning
As architects confront the climate crisis, integrating renewable energy into buildings has become a defining challenge. This article explores how Foster + Partners has engaged with solar power across
Transforming urban energy: developments and challenges in
The potential of solar energy technologies in urban environments is discussed, from the perspective of supporting the transition to sustainable, energy-efficient cities while addressing