15 Fairer Ways to Share Land for Better Infrastructure and Urban Renewal

Abstract

Meeting developing Asia and the Pacific’s demand for quality infrastructure and renewed urban environments that can support inclusive post-pandemic growth will require the steady but equitable acquisition of land that is usually owned or inhabited by prior occupants. However, geography, settlement patterns, conflicting cultures, and unique country-level land use problems often raise concerns about the fairness of land procurement and can undermine project viability. This brief examines land development challenges and the importance of balancing the rights and interests of vulnerable communities with broader infrastructure and redevelopment imperatives.