CityNet Affordable Housing at the ICLEI World Congress

ICLEI
On April 8th, CityNet hosted a side event at Seoul City Hall on the topic of Affordable Housing as part of the ICLEI World Congress. Speakers included Kirtee Shah, the Honorary Director of Ahmedabad Study Action Group, Gloria Alzate, the Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources of Medellin, Jinhee Park, the Principal Architect of SSD Architecture, MeeYoun Jin, a Researcher from Korea Land and Housing Institute and Honorary Betty Lourdes Tabanda, the City Councilor of Baguio City.

Each of the speakers presented a unique aspect of Affordable Housing that included case studies, exploring environmental challenges, understanding architectural opportunities and sharing ideas. The CityNet side event was attended by more than 50 representatives from around the world.

This side event is part of the ICLEI World Congress hosted by ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability and the Seoul Metropolitan Government from April 8, 2015 to April 12, 2015 in Seoul. The event gathered more than 2,500 urban stakeholders from 75 countries to explore various issues of development and urban sustainability.

The Congress was a great success. In addition to the Affordable Housing session, CityNet also hosted a booth at the Congress main venue, Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), throughout the five days of the Congress.

This booth gave DDP visitors and ICLEI Congress attendees the opportunity to learn about CityNet and the value of networking with local authorities in the Asia Pacific region.

Share This

2015.04.30

NEWS

RECENT POSTS

4 weeks ago

CITYNET

📣 Opportunity Announcement: Entry Now Open for the Seoul Design Award 2025!

Submit your entry for the Seoul Design Award 2025 and gain global recognition for your contribution to sustainable and inclusive design.

Hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) and the Seoul Design Foundation, the award celebrates Seoul’s legacy as a UNESCO City of Design and World Design Capital 2010. Since 2019, the Seoul Design Award has honored outstanding projects that foster sustainable daily life through harmony between people, society, and the environment.

🔍 2025 Focus Areas:

Health & Peace
Projects that support health, well-being, and sustainable peace.

Equal Opportunities (Universal Design)
Designs that ensure accessibility and inclusivity for all.

Energy & Environment (Upcycling, Recycling)
Innovative approaches to resource conservation and environmental sustainability.

Cities & Communities
Community-driven projects utilizing smart, sustainable infrastructure and technology.

🌐 Visit the Seoul Design Award website(seouldesignaward.or.kr/) for more information and to apply.
... See MoreSee Less