Learning from Cities— The 2nd Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation
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It is expected that social and economic benefits are also gained through
the new living complex for realizing an overall improved quality of life as well as new job creation.
the development of this project. In the new subsidized apartments, inhabitants have better living environment as they are less vulnerable to flood risks and related
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health problems. The city is also seeking
The project is innovative due to
opportunities to satisfy the employment
a strong leadership centering around
needs of these relocated inhabitants. The
the governor of special district and the
city officials keep close contact with
involvement of relative stakeholders.
squatters, considering their aspirations and
During the past 20 years, the main
relocating them to new housing located
challenge is to relocate the squatters
nearby so that squatters can maintain their
without harassing their human rights so
current jobs. Facilities (schools, markets,
that the physical improvements could be
health care facilities) are also provided in
done. The key to overcome this barrier is
â–Ą Leaders of this initiative take photo with the residents in Jakarta