Welcome to Urban Matters

Cities worldwide are growing rapidly, especially in the developing world. In 2030 the towns and cities of the developing world will make up 80 percent of urban humanity. There is too little housing, employment, water, sanitation and electricity. And too much health problems, solid waste, pollution, violence and crime.

Urban Matters aims to create sustainable neighbourhoods in cities. Neighbourhoods that offer comfortable and liveable housing. We work in a new way, by matching Dutch private companies and the public sector, experts and institutes to local initiatives in three cities in Africa and Central America. We build upon the strong initiatives of people and organisations in the three cities.

We create new connections and fresh synergy, which can generate new approaches and solutions in slum upgrading. These are vital to cope with the rampant growth of cities and slums in the next decennia.

Something can be done about it.

Join Urban Matters and make a difference!