What are the best practices for integrating slums into the formal urban fabric?
Slums are informal settlements that lack adequate infrastructure, services, and security, often located in marginalized areas of cities. According to the UN, more than one billion people live in slums, and this number is expected to rise as urbanization accelerates. How can urban planners and policymakers address the challenges and opportunities of slum integration, without displacing or stigmatizing the residents? In this article, we will explore some of the best practices for integrating slums into the formal urban fabric, based on successful examples from different regions of the world.