Strategic Citywide Spatial Planning

This situational analysis of metropolitan Port-au-Prince gives a
thorough background to the city’s situation in terms of urban
development and planning, and presents a way forward for future
planning of the metropolitan area. It argues that the main stakeholder
for any urban development intervention should be the state, more
precisely the municipalities. The municipalities in Port-au-Prince need
support in planning and delivering basic services. Institutional capacity
building is vital for alleviating the current lack of service delivery to
urban residents. Community involvement and the coordination of
different stakeholders are key components for sustainable results. Any
interventions must be planned on a long-term basis, yet still deliver
short-term gains so that the necessary support can be harnessed.