Habitat Exchange

The Habitat Exchange is a venue for the dissemination and discussion of best practices, action plans and other tools relevant to the pursuit of ecologically sound and socially equitable urbanization. The Habitat Exchange aims to be a portal for learning and collaboration and we welcome ideas for future partnerships.

Background

In 1975, in anticipation of the 1976 UN-HABITAT conference, the University of British Columbia founded its Centre for Human Settlements (CHS). At the conclusion of the conference, CHS assumed responsibility for all relevant conference documentation. CHS has since contributed to the evolving practice of human settlements through its publications, research programs and seminars. Now, CHS continues its historic function as a human settlement information centre through the creation of the Habitat Exchange.

Project Description

The Habitat Exchange is an online venue for governments, NGOs, academics and civil society across the globe to share and discuss best practices, appropriate technologies, action plans and other tools relevant to the pursuit of ecologically sound and socially equitable urban development. It is a venue for the peer review of urban development practices and for the free exchange of information and ideas.

Project Goals

The Habitat Exchange aims to be an engaging and flexible portal for learning and collaboration, as well as a resource for the dissemination of ecologically sound and socially equitable urban development resources. We intend this site to provide a platform for many diverse online research, teaching and information exchange initiatives and we welcome ideas for partnerships and collaboration.