1) The population of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia has rapidly increased, with 41.8% of Mongolia's population living in the capital city in 2013.
2) There has also been rapid growth in vehicle ownership in Ulaanbaatar, with the number of registered vehicles increasing by an average of 15% per year over the last decade.
3) This rapid increase in both population and vehicles in Ulaanbaatar has contributed to worsening traffic congestion and air pollution in the city.
1) The population of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia has rapidly increased, with 41.8% of Mongolia's population living in the capital city in 2013.
2) There has also been rapid growth in vehicle ownership in Ulaanbaatar, with the number of registered vehicles increasing by an average of 15% per year over the last decade.
3) This rapid increase in both population and vehicles in Ulaanbaatar has contributed to worsening traffic congestion and air pollution in the city.
The document discusses participatory planning approaches for urban development. It outlines a 4-step visioning process: 1) identifying issues, 2) developing a shared vision, 3) planning to embody the vision, and 4) identifying actions. Examples from Hanoi show how participatory tools like surveys, maps, and discussions were used. A case study of Hanoi's Ancient Quarter revitalization pilot project demonstrates how stakeholders were engaged in field surveys, planning, and priority action implementation through local working groups. For success, the document emphasizes strong leadership, trust, awareness of issues, and anticipation for improvement.