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Urban October is an opportunity for everyone to be part of the conversation about the challenges and opportunities created by the fast rate of change in our cities and towns. Each October, everyone interested in sustainable urbanization from national and local governments to universities, NGOs and communities is encouraged to hold or participate in activities, events, and discussions.
The month begins with World Habitat Day on the first Monday of the month, 5 October in 2020, and ends with World Cities Day on 31 October. Activities can take place on those specific days or at any time during the month.
The month begins with World Habitat Day on the first Monday of the month, 5 October in 2020, and ends with World Cities Day on 31 October. Activities can take place on those specific days or at any time during the month.
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The 2020’s World Habitat Day global observance was held virtually on 5 October, hosted by the city of Surabaya, in Indonesia while other celebrations of World Habitat Day were held round the globe on the theme Housing For All: A Better Urban Future.
World Cities Day 2020 was the seventh global celebration since it was launched on 31 October 2014 in Shanghai, China. The theme was Better City, Better Life and the sub-theme for the year was Valuing our communities and cities, and the Global Observance was hosted in Nakuru, Kenya.