THE NOV. 28 LECTURE ON BEST PRACTICES FOR RESILIENT GREEN AFFORDABLE HOUSING WILL BE HELD AT THE HARBOUR CLUB HOTEL.
The Department of Economic Development, in collaboration with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), is pleased to announce an upcoming lecture titled “Best Practices in Community Design and Master Planning for Resilient Green Affordable Housing Projects in the Caribbean.”
This event will provide critical guidance, insights, and best practices to support the Green Affordable Housing (GAH) Pilot Project in Balata, Castries. It is designed to address the unique challenges and opportunities faced by Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in implementing resilient, green affordable housing initiatives.
The lecture will be held on November 28 at 5:30 p.m., at the Harbour Club Hotel.
Target Audience
The lecture welcomes a diverse range of participants, including:
- Members of the GAH Project Steering Committee
- Staff of Saint Lucia’s Development Control Authority
- Consultancy firms specializing in community design and master planning
- Stakeholders in urban planning, housing, and construction
- Potential GAH investors
- Suppliers of green technologies, materials, and equipment
- Staff from Saint Lucia’s ministries and agencies
- Individuals and organizations interested in resilient, green affordable housing
Event Objectives:
- Enhance understanding among technical stakeholders of essential tips and strategies for successful community design in SIDS.
- Share case studies and lessons learned from regional and international projects to inform the Balata pilot project.
- Establish a working relationship with an expert in community design and master planning to guide the ongoing efforts of the GAH project.
Primary Focus:
The lecture aims to equip the GAH Project Steering Committee and other stakeholders with actionable insights and strategies to advance the community design and master planning work for the GAH pilot community in Balata, Castries.
The Department of Economic Development, GGGI, and AFD are committed to advancing sustainable housing solutions that are both climate-resilient and aligned with Saint Lucia’s development goals.
Join the Conversation
Be part of this important event as we shape the future of resilient, green affordable housing in Saint Lucia and the Caribbean.
Contact Information:
For more details, please contact:
- GCF Focal Point: nwells@gosl.gov.lc
- Senior Finance Officer, GGGI: sherry.constantine@gggi.org