{"id":13708,"date":"2023-10-04T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-04T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unhabitatyouth.org\/?p=13708"},"modified":"2024-05-20T11:52:15","modified_gmt":"2024-05-20T08:52:15","slug":"celebrating-urban-october-empowering-youth-in-urban-planning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unhabitatyouth.org\/en\/celebrating-urban-october-empowering-youth-in-urban-planning\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating Urban October: Empowering Youth in Urban Planning"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"13708\" class=\"elementor elementor-13708\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-95113c7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"95113c7\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b3fcdc8 exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"b3fcdc8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59d61d6 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"59d61d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em><strong>4 October 2023, Nairobi.<\/strong><\/em> &#8211; By 2050, it is estimated that 70% of the world&#8217;s population will reside in urban areas, according to UN data. This rapid urbanization presents both opportunities and challenges, underscoring the critical need for inclusive urban planning and sustainable development. In the quest for equitable and vibrant cities, the inclusion of youth voices is paramount. One initiative at the forefront of this effort is the Young Gamechangers Initiative, which aligns seamlessly with the objectives of Urban October.<\/p><p>Urban October serves as a platform for global dialogue and action on sustainable urbanization. From World Habitat Day to World Cities Day, the month-long observance invites stakeholders from diverse backgrounds \u2013 governments, NGOs, academia, and communities \u2013 to engage in discussions, activities, and events aimed at addressing urban challenges and leveraging opportunities for positive change.<\/p><p>At the heart of Urban October lies the recognition that the future of our cities depends on inclusive participation and collaboration. This ethos is embodied by the Young Gamechangers Initiative, a multi-partner endeavor launched at the World Urban Forum. Led by UN-Habitat, in partnership with the World Health Organization and the Block by Block Foundation, the initiative seeks to empower young people and enhance their role in shaping urban environments.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4213908 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"4213908\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1bf25c0 exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"1bf25c0\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9069c8 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b9069c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unhabitatyouth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/53279350776_d59cd3c6ce_k-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-13713\" alt=\"Young Gamechangers Initiative - Training of Trainers in the city of Armenia, Colombia. (c) UN-Habitat\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unhabitatyouth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/53279350776_d59cd3c6ce_k-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.unhabitatyouth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/53279350776_d59cd3c6ce_k-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unhabitatyouth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/53279350776_d59cd3c6ce_k-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.unhabitatyouth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/53279350776_d59cd3c6ce_k-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.unhabitatyouth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/53279350776_d59cd3c6ce_k-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.unhabitatyouth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/53279350776_d59cd3c6ce_k.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Young Gamechangers Initiative - Training of Trainers in the city of Armenia, Colombia. (c) UN-Habitat<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2ce285c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"2ce285c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-251af56 exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"251af56\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b755907 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b755907\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unhabitatyouth.org\/en\/young-gamechangers\/\">The Young Gamechangers Initiative<\/a> focuses on three key pillars: strengthening governance frameworks, empowering youth voice and agency, and promoting inclusive public spaces conducive to the health and well-being of young residents. In selected intermediary cities such as Armenia (Colombia), Jatni (India), and Bargny (Senegal), the initiative is being piloted over a three-year period.<\/p><p>These cities serve as laboratories for innovative approaches to urban planning, where youth are recognized as catalysts for positive change. Through technical assistance, capacity-building workshops, and collaborative projects, the initiative aims to create vibrant, inclusive spaces that prioritize the needs of young people and improve overall quality of life.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d1463bb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"d1463bb\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1be23c4 exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"1be23c4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc2eca0 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"cc2eca0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unhabitatyouth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/53279350816_3ec6bfd96e_k-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-13712\" alt=\"Young Gamechangers Initiative - Training of Trainers in the city of Armenia, Colombia. (c) UN-Habitat\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unhabitatyouth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/53279350816_3ec6bfd96e_k-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.unhabitatyouth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/53279350816_3ec6bfd96e_k-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unhabitatyouth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/53279350816_3ec6bfd96e_k-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.unhabitatyouth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/53279350816_3ec6bfd96e_k-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.unhabitatyouth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/53279350816_3ec6bfd96e_k-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.unhabitatyouth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/53279350816_3ec6bfd96e_k.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Young Gamechangers Initiative - Training of Trainers in the city of Armenia, Colombia. (c) UN-Habitat<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d5821dd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"d5821dd\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-dc83618 exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"dc83618\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5fad268 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5fad268\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\"><div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-wkxui-79elbk h-full\"><div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-wkxui-1n7m0yu\"><div class=\"flex flex-col pb-9 text-sm\"><div class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-3\"><div class=\"px-4 py-2 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 m-auto\"><div class=\"flex flex-1 text-base mx-auto gap-3 md:px-5 lg:px-1 xl:px-5 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem] group final-completion\"><div class=\"relative flex w-full flex-col agent-turn\"><div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"><div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\"><div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"4d33d9dd-4ba8-425d-9fd1-e27e7073819e\"><div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"><p>By actively involving youth in decision-making processes and urban governance, the Young Gamechangers Initiative not only empowers the next generation of leaders but also fosters a sense of ownership and belonging among communities. By amplifying youth voices, cities can tap into diverse perspectives, creativity, and energy, leading to more resilient and equitable urban environments.<\/p><p>As we navigate the complexities of urbanization, it is imperative to recognize the transformative potential of youth engagement. The Young Gamechangers Initiative exemplifies a holistic approach to urban development, one that places people at the center of the equation. As we celebrate Urban October, let us recommit ourselves to building cities that are inclusive, sustainable, and responsive to the needs of all residents, particularly our youth. Together, we can create cities that are not only livable but thriving hubs of innovation, opportunity, and diversity.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"absolute\"><div class=\"flex w-full gap-2 items-center justify-center\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-full pt-2 md:pt-0 dark:border-white\/20 md:border-transparent md:dark:border-transparent md:w-[calc(100%-.5rem)]\"><form class=\"stretch mx-2 flex flex-row gap-3 last:mb-2 md:mx-4 md:last:mb-6 lg:mx-auto lg:max-w-2xl xl:max-w-3xl\"><div class=\"relative flex h-full flex-1 items-stretch md:flex-col\"><div class=\"flex w-full items-center\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/form><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>4 October 2023, Nairobi. &#8211; By 2050, it is estimated that 70% of the world&#8217;s population will reside in urban areas, according to UN data. 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