The Urban Unit is committed to serve as benchmark of excellence in the development sector. We provide policy management services using in-depth analyses of spatial and non spatial datasets employing state-of-the-art ICT tools for fostering socially cohesive, economically sustainable and vibrant communities.
What We Are
Key Sectors
Urban Planning, Urban Design and Architecture
Urban planning and design is about making connections between people and places, nature and the built fabric of a city. It draws together the many strands of place-making, environment stewardship, social equity and economic viability into the creation of places with distinct beauty and identity.
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Institutional Development & Capacity Building
Continuing interest in improving the sector performance and accountability has led to various efforts of building the institutional and functional capability of public and private sector agencies and institutions in cities.
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Urban Economics & Municipal Finance
The Urban Unit aims to facilitate other sectors in economics and demographic analysis of the province. It provides key information to different sectors for ensuring baseline analysis.
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Solid Waste Management
Solid Waste Management (SWM) is a major challenge in urban areas across the world. Without an effective and efficient solid waste management program, the waste generated from various human activities, both industrial and domestic, can result in health hazards with negative impacts on the environment.
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Water & Sanitation
Water Supply and Sanitation (WSS) sector at the Urban Unit aims to provide technical and professional support and consultancy services to provincial and local government entities and private sector in Pakistan and overseas for provision of water supply and sanitation for the attainment of Millennium Development Goals and...
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Urban Transport & Connectivity
The Urban Transport is committed to contribute towards the Government of the Punjab’s vision 2020 that envisages developing the urban areas of Punjab as the engines of growth and sustainable development. It is striving to overcome prevailing issues of regulatory oversight; lack of engineering standards and specifications;
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Information & Communication Technology
Information Communication Technology (ICT) forms one of the core strengths of the Urban Unit. It provides real time information to decision makers in a cost effective and efficient way.
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GIS & Remote Sensing
Over the time, Geographical Information System (GIS) has emerged as a formalized computer-based information system, capable of integrating data from various sources to...
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Data Collection Data Analytics
21st century is the era of knowledge management - a process which is systematic and based on active management of ideas, information, and knowledge residing within organizations and institutions.
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Environmental & Social Safeguard
The absence of environmental and social safeguard policies and capacities in developing countries and regions has created issues and negative externalities that impact our cities, such as air pollution and other environmental threats.
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Monitoring & Evaluation
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) is an embedded concept and an essential part of every project and program design. Business and governance environment today requires M&E functions to be...
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