The Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, will on March 20th and 21st, host a workshop on “Resilient Urban Development of the Modern City and Kingstown”.

The workshop focuses on two key areas: (a) the revitalization of Kingstown and (b) the development of Arnos Vale as a “modern city”. Specific topics will include design of urban spaces, development of business and financial models to fund urban investments, optimization of transportation systems, and management of disaster and climate risks.  This strategy workshop aligns with the ongoing Regional Disaster Vulnerability Reduction Project, which aims to improve quality of life for Vincentians, increase resilience and catalyze inclusive economic growth. 

The workshop will be held in collaboration with the World Bank Group, with funding from the European Union/African Caribbean Pacific (EU/ACP) - Natural Disaster Risk Reduction Program. Participants will include representatives from public and private sector entities, academia and civil society, with the aim of developing a technical and financial strategy for resilient urban development in Kingstown and Arnos Vale.

Facilitators will be drawn from key national stakeholders, regional planners and international experts from the Harvard University Graduate School of Design, Engineering and Architecture consulting firm - IDOM, and the World Bank Group.

SOURCE: Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning, Sustainable Development and Information Technology