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International Outstanding Practices on Urban Regeneration

Dear Applicant

Greetings!

First, we would like to express our heartfelt appreciation for your intention to be part of The Second Cycle of the International Outstanding Practices on Urban Regeneration!

This initiative is a collaborative effort between the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and Shanghai University (SHU). As an important component of the joint project “Strengthening Urban-Rural Linkages through Regeneration”, the initiative actively responds to the Global Development Initiative, advances the implementation of the New Urban Agenda, and accelerates the localisation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, particularly Sustainable Development Goal 11 (SDG 11), in line with global development priorities.

Through this initiative, we aim to recognize remarkable efforts from around the world that have made meaningful contributions to urban-rural regeneration. Its goal is to showcase, exchange, and disseminate international outstanding practices and innovative solutions in urban-rural regeneration.

Your account has been successfully registered and activated. Please take a moment to carefully review our Guidelines, Licensing Terms and Privacy Policy. These documents outline the rules of the selection process, as well as your rights and responsibilities during the evaluation. They serve as an essential guide to ensure your smooth participation in the selection process.

Throughout the process, the Coordination Team will adhere to the principles of fairness, transparency, and impartiality, and will conduct a rigorous and professional review of each submission to ensure the authority and credibility of the final results.

Once again, we sincerely thank you for your enthusiastic participation! We look forward to reviewing your submission and hope to bring together global actors to explore the tremendous energy and unique potential of urban regeneration. Together, let us elevate the global movement of urban and rural regeneration to new heights!

Wishing you every success in your application!

Coordination Team
The Second Cycle of International Outstanding Practices on Urban Regeneration
June 2026

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Application Form

Applications must be submitted in English. Supporting materials may be provided in any United Nations official language: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, or Spanish.

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Applicant Information

Name of the application institution*
Type*
Address*
Role of the institution in the project*
Contact Person*
Position*
Email Address 1*
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Email Address 2*
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Basic Information

Title of the Project*
Address*
Project Start Date and End Date*
The practice must have been completed or have achieved measurable progress within the past five years (from January 1, 2021, to May 31, 2026). The initiative must have been completed or reached a significant milestone within the past five years (between January 1, 2021, and May 31, 2026). Projects that have completed design but have not been implemented are not eligible for submission.
Start Date*
End Date*
Size*
Provide information on the total size, the sizes of demolished spaces, newly constructed spaces, maintained spaces, and other relevant areas.
Land use zoning
Provide information on the types and proportions of land use classifications following the regeneration, such as residential, commercial, and industrial areas.
Investment
Information on Investment, specify currency, e.g., USD/RMB
Project Summary*
Please provide a brief description of the project, including its background and challenges, history and evolution, goals, solutions implemented, stakeholders and their role, as well as the significance and value of the case. Additionally, outline the methods used to address the issues, the final solution or outcome, the social impact, and highlight the project's innovation and inspirational aspects. (max. 800 words)
Focus Areas*
Please select one most relevant field from the following focus areas based on your project content.
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Project Description

Impacts (cultural, economic, social, and environmental)
This section outlines the project's impacts on the culture, economy, society, and environment, such as cultural preservation, job creation, improvements in social equity, ecological benefits and ecological benefits, impacts (include number of beneficiaries or overall add numbers). (max. 300 words)
Strategies and approaches
Please describe the strategies, solutions, and approaches that have been implemented or are planned, such as demolition and reconstruction, adaptive reuse, gender-friendly approaches, and child-friendly approaches. (max. 300 words)
Policy and legal instruments
What are the most relevant public policies and legal instruments applied in the project to ensure its success? Has the project encountered policy barriers? How have they been overcome? For instance, leveraging land development rights as an incentive to encourage developers to invest in social housing and heritage conservation, or increase the threshold for plot ratio in exchange for green space. (max. 300 words)
Financing and economic instruments
Please provide a description of the financial and economic mechanisms/resources used to fund and manage the project. Include details on the sources of financial support—whether public funding, private investment, or other means. How have public-private partnerships cooperated to support financing and land pooling? Is there a business model for the project implementation? (max. 300 words)
Indigenous knowledge and innovative technologies
Please provide details on the traditional technologies used in the project, such as historical craftsmanship, as well as cutting-edge technologies, including BIM modeling, 3D scanning, low-carbon materials. Explain how these technologies contribute to the project's innovation, efficiency, and sustainability. (max. 300 words)
Innovation
What are the key innovative aspects of the project? Please describe the original contribution or unique value of the project to urban regeneration, such as conceptual innovation (whether it proposes entirely new ideas and methods for urban regeneration), policy innovation, technological innovation (whether it applies cutting-edge technologies), functional innovation (whether it breaks through the limitations of traditional spatial planning to achieve new combinations of urban space functions), and model innovation (novelty in financing models, community collaboration, etc.). The innovation dimensions may include, but not limited to, the above-mentioned aspects. Please highlight a maximum of three. (max. 300 words)
Reflections
What approaches were planned or attempted but did not work well in the project? Please highlight 1-2 key points. (max. 300 words)
Takeaways
What experiences have the projects drawn from other projects? What key lessons can be learned from this project and applied to future initiatives? Is there any plan to replicate the project elsewhere? Please highlight 1-2 key points. (max. 300 words)
Award recognition and media coverage
Please provide information on any awards the project has received. If there has been media coverage related to the project, such as news reports, please include the relevant web links (with valid URLs), specifying the media outlet and publication date. (max. 300 words)
Additional information
Please provide any additional information not covered above, such as citations of academic papers, records of public participation, or other relevant details. (max. 300 words)
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Supporting materials

All supporting materials may be submitted in any of the United Nations official languages, namely Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, or Spanish.

To showcase your project's implementation, achievements, and innovations, please upload supporting materials that best reflect its scope and impact.

Key documents — such as proof of association and an implementation timeline—are essential for verifying the project's legitimacy and effectiveness. These serve as core references in the evaluation process.

High-quality images and videos can highlight the project's key features, innovations, and social impact, enhancing its competitiveness. Also ensure to add caption and copyright information to all visual materials shared.

We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to discovering an outstanding urban and rural regeneration initiative!

Project Profile*

Please upload the project profile, which may include but not limited to the following sections: project overview, background and objectives, project plan, technical drawings (e.g., construction drawings, specialized technical diagrams), results presentation, implementation and feedback, project team list, and collaborating entities). Kindly compile the above materials into a comprehensive case document and upload it in PDF format. The recommended file size of the uploaded file should not exceed 120M.

Images*

Please upload at least five high-resolution images (JPG or PNG) with a minimum width of 1200 pixels that visually showcase the project's progress and outcomes, such as before-and-after comparisons or on-site photos. Each image must not exceed 5MB. Ensure that the images are clear and relevant to effectively highlight the project's impact. Also ensure to add caption and copyright information to all visual materials.

Videos

Please submit project-related videos (e.g., introductions, implementation footage) to illustrate its features and impact. Videos must be in MP4 format, with a length of 30 to 90 seconds and a file size not exceeding 120 MB. The recommended video size is 1920x1080px. For each video, include a brief description specifying the filming date, location, and a content summary.

Proof of Applicant's Association with the Project

Please upload documents confirming your legitimate involvement and main contribution to the project. Acceptable files include official approvals, project initiation documents, permits, contracts, cooperation agreements, or authorization letters from government bodies or relevant institutions. Please compile these into a PDF document detailing the project background and your role.

Certificates of Honor

You may upload certificates of honor or award recognition documents (JPG/PNG format). The recommended file size for each document is no more than 5MB.

Additional Materials

The recommended file size for each document is no more than 5MB. You can upload no more than five documents.
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Statement of Authorization

To ensure the fairness, transparency, and legal integrity of the selection process, all submitting parties are required to upload a signed Statement of Authorization and Responsibility. This statement confirms that the submission has been made with the full knowledge and consent of all key parties involved in the project (e.g., planners, designers, developers, operators).

The statement also affirms that the submitting entity assumes full responsibility for any potential disputes or legal issues arising from the submission. Applications without a signed statement will be considered incomplete and ineligible for review.

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