Workshop planned for March on how to revitalize Kingstown and develop Arnos Vale

A workshop on “Resilient Urban Development of the Modern City and Kingstown” will be held next month as Government moves ahead with plans to make Arnos Vale the next city in St Vincent and the Grenadines.

The workshop, which will be held on March 20 and 21, will focus 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 and takes place at the NIS Conference Room. Participants will include representatives from public and private sector entities, academia and civil society. The aim of the workshop will be to develop 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. (API)