Main issues to consider – urban planning Land (size, ownership, limits) Security Access (roads, vehicles) Energy & water Maintenance Economic structure, income pattern Social structure (family sizes, groups) Cultural specificities (ethnic groups, religion, habits)

Tentative guidelines – urban planning Use pre-existing situation – improve standards Structure and foster land or house ownership (title deeds) Identify landmarks and rebuild them as a priority Religious bldgs Schools Health centers Workshops/shops Community centers (NGOs, CBOs, Clubs) Roads and access (dimensions, cars?) Consult and inform the community (identify representatives) Open spaces Durable solutions (materials, energy, water) Define lighting (public spaces & roads) and communication systems (TV, tel., Int.) Identify potential hazards (vulnerability mapping), integrate mitigating measures Call for expertise (Academic world, specialists) Establish rules & regulations in coordination with the community and the authorities Explore durable economical autonomy (maintenance, running costs, incomes)

Main approaches – urban planning Decentralization vs centralization Conquest vs Adaptation Mixed activities and groups vs categorization Density (low-rise / high density - high-rise / low density) High mobility (car, public transport), low movement (foot, bycicle, bike) Geometric order vs organic planning