New Clark City Urban Conversations

The conference will also generate a unique opportunity to strengthen regional collaboration among planning professionals/ ISOCARP members in the Asia-Pacific region and provide a platform to exchange place-based mitigation for cities and communities severely impacted by recent wars and conflicts, e.g. in the for of a Session on  Post-Conflict Urban Recovery and Resilience-Building, exploring the complex challenges of rebuilding fragile cities in the aftermath of conflict and war, with a focus on promoting long-term resilience and preventing future instability, including topics such as:  

1. Conflict-Sensitive Planning: Approaches that prioritize peace-building, reconciliation, and addressing root causes of conflict in urban design and infrastructure development. 

2. Trauma-Informed Urbanism: Creating inclusive, safe, and healing spaces that support the well-being of populations affected by conflict. 

3. Economic Revitalization & Employment: Strategies for regenerating local economies, providing livelihoods, and fostering social cohesion in post-conflict settings. 

4. Governance, Institution Building, and Security: Establishing robust urban governance systems, promoting transparency, and strengthening public participation and security for lasting stability. 

5. Climate Resilience in Fragile Contexts: Interlinking climate adaptation with post-conflict recovery to mitigate future risks. 