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Land readjustment has been used in many developed and developing countries to facilitate urban expansion through rural-to-urban land conversion and to assemble underutilized land in inner cities for densification and redevelopment. The tool has also been used to facilitate post-disaster and post-conflict reconstruction.

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Land readjustment has been used in many developed and developing countries to facilitate urban expansion through rural-to-urban land conversion and to assemble underutilized land in inner cities for densification and redevelopment. The tool has also been used to facilitate post-disaster and post-conflict reconstruction.

Land readjustment generally refers to a process in which a group of neighboring landowners and occupants combine their land parcels together for unified planning, servicing, and redevelopment. This approach gives affected residents in a redevelopment district the power, by super-majority vote, to approve or disapprove the assembly or transfer of property to a government agency (or self-organized body) for redevelopment.

What you'll learn

This course is designed to assist policymakers and practitioners to understand the general concepts and empirical applications of Land pooling and land readjustment (LP/LR). Our goal is to assist participants, after taking this course, to perform the following tasks:

  • Identify what problems and under what circumstances they can apply LP/LR.
  • Understand how LP/LR works in both theory and practice.
  • Set realistic goals for LP/LR projects from the perspectives of different stakeholders.
  • Design and execute the implementation processes such as assessing and mitigating risks and developing grievance redress mechanisms.
  • Anticipate possible unintended outcomes and evaluate LP/LR projects.

What's inside

Learning objectives

  • Identify what problems and under what circumstances they can apply lp/lr.
  • Understand how lp/lr works in both theory and practice.
  • Set realistic goals for lp/lr projects from the perspectives of different stakeholders.
  • Design and execute the implementation processes such as assessing and mitigating risks and developing grievance redress mechanisms.
  • Anticipate possible unintended outcomes and evaluate lp/lr projects.

Syllabus

Week 1: Overview - Using Land Readjustment to Cope with Rapid Urbanization __
This week will start with discussing the problems associated with rapid urbanization and then the conventional methods used to deal with them. In identifying the situations where the conventional methods are inadequate to mediate the problems, we suggest land readjustment as a possible alternative. We end this overview module by listing the topics of the subsequent modules for this course. __
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Week 2: Where has Land Readjustment Been Adopted or Experimented With? __
This week will describe in detail where land readjustment has been adopted or experimented with. We will describe the origin and evolution of the idea, starting from the late eighteenth century. Then we will provide a brief history of countries where land readjustment has been adopted as one of the tools to execute urbanization strategies. __
Week 3: What Policy Goals Can Land Readjustment Achieve, and Under What Conditions? __
This week will discuss the policy goals that land readjustment can achieve under various conditions. Conventional wisdom has predicted some preconditions for adopting land readjustment. We will examine these preconditions based on evidence gathered from selected case studies mentioned in week 2. We will distinguish which requirements are myths, and which are realities. The re‐examination of these preconditions will help us strategize the application of land readjustment in developing country contexts. __
Week 4: How Should Land Readjustment Projects be Designed and Implemented? __
In this week, we have discussed the policy goals that land readjustment can achieve, and under what conditions. This week will propose a stylized procedure for designing, implementing, monitoring, and scaling up land readjustment projects. It is important to state explicitly at the onset that our suggested procedure is not intended to be universal. As mentioned repeatedly in this course, contexts matter. When considering the application of this procedure to a specific land readjustment initiative, it must be adjusted to reflect local conditions.
Week 5: What Have We Learned? __
After we have discussed the urbanization problems that land readjustment may be able to solve in some specific contexts, the evolution of the idea, the myths, and realities of the preconditions for its implementations, and the stylized procedures for this approach, we would like to summarize some key takeaways in this final week. __

Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Designed for policymakers and practitioners, this course empowers learners to address rapid urbanization problems with innovative solutions
Taught by instructors from the reputable OLC World Bank Group, this course emphasizes policy-making and hands-on implementation
This course is particularly relevant to individuals seeking a comprehensive understanding of land readjustment strategies
Adequately covers the theoretical foundations of land readjustment and its practical applications
Provides clear guidance on designing, implementing, and evaluating land readjustment projects

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Career center

Learners who complete Land Pooling / Land Readjustment: An Alternative to Compulsory Land Acquisition will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Land Use Planner
Land Use Planners develop plans and programs that guide the use of land in a community. This course on Land Pooling / Land Readjustment can help Land Use Planners understand how to use this tool to achieve a variety of planning goals, such as increasing the supply of affordable housing, preserving open space, and promoting economic development. This course will be particularly helpful for Land Use Planners who work in rapidly urbanizing areas, as it provides a detailed overview of the challenges and opportunities of using Land Pooling / Land Readjustment in these contexts.
Urban Planner
Urban Planners create plans and programs that both shape the physical environment of communities and promote social and economic health. This course on Land Pooling / Land Readjustment can help Urban Planners understand how to facilitate urban expansion and assemble underutilized land for densification and redevelopment. This course will be particularly helpful for Urban Planners who work in developing countries, as it provides a detailed overview of the challenges and opportunities of using Land Pooling / Land Readjustment in these contexts.
Real Estate Developer
Real Estate Developers acquire, develop, and manage real estate projects. This course on Land Pooling / Land Readjustment can help Real Estate Developers understand how to use this tool to assemble land for development projects, reduce the costs of land acquisition, and increase the density of development. This course will be particularly helpful for Real Estate Developers who work in areas with high land prices, as it provides a detailed overview of the challenges and opportunities of using Land Pooling / Land Readjustment in these contexts.
Civil Engineer
Civil Engineers design and build infrastructure projects, such as roads, bridges, and water treatment plants. This course on Land Pooling / Land Readjustment can help Civil Engineers understand how to use this tool to acquire land for infrastructure projects, reduce the costs of land acquisition, and minimize the impact of construction on surrounding communities. This course will be particularly helpful for Civil Engineers who work in areas with high land prices or in areas where there is a need to acquire land for large-scale infrastructure projects.
Environmental Planner
Environmental Planners develop plans and programs that protect the environment and promote sustainable development. This course on Land Pooling / Land Readjustment can help Environmental Planners understand how to use this tool to protect environmentally sensitive areas, reduce the environmental impact of development, and promote the development of green buildings. This course will be particularly helpful for Environmental Planners who work in areas with rapid urbanization or in areas where there is a need to protect environmentally sensitive areas.
Transportation Planner
Transportation Planners develop plans and programs that improve the transportation system of a community. This course on Land Pooling / Land Readjustment can help Transportation Planners understand how to use this tool to improve access to transportation, reduce traffic congestion, and promote the development of sustainable transportation systems. This course will be particularly helpful for Transportation Planners who work in areas with rapid urbanization or in areas where there is a need to improve the transportation system.
Landscape Architect
Landscape Architects design and build outdoor spaces, such as parks, gardens, and plazas. This course on Land Pooling / Land Readjustment can help Landscape Architects understand how to use this tool to acquire land for parks and other open spaces, reduce the costs of land acquisition, and increase the accessibility of open space to the public. This course will be particularly helpful for Landscape Architects who work in areas with high land prices or in areas where there is a need to acquire land for large-scale parks or other open spaces.
Architect
Architects design and build structures, such as houses, offices, and schools. This course on Land Pooling / Land Readjustment can help Architects understand how to use this tool to acquire land for development projects, reduce the costs of land acquisition, and increase the density of development. This course will be particularly helpful for Architects who work in areas with high land prices or in areas where there is a need to acquire land for large-scale development projects.
Real Estate Agent
Real Estate Agents help people buy, sell, and rent real estate. This course on Land Pooling / Land Readjustment can help Real Estate Agents understand how to use this tool to help their clients acquire land for development projects, reduce the costs of land acquisition, and increase the density of development. This course will be particularly helpful for Real Estate Agents who work in areas with high land prices or in areas where there is a need to acquire land for large-scale development projects.
Property Manager
Property Managers oversee the day-to-day operations of real estate properties. This course on Land Pooling / Land Readjustment can help Property Managers understand how to use this tool to acquire land for development projects, reduce the costs of land acquisition, and increase the density of development. This course will be particularly helpful for Property Managers who work in areas with high land prices or in areas where there is a need to acquire land for large-scale development projects.
Construction Manager
Construction Managers oversee the construction of buildings and other structures. This course on Land Pooling / Land Readjustment can help Construction Managers understand how to use this tool to acquire land for development projects, reduce the costs of land acquisition, and increase the density of development. This course will be particularly helpful for Construction Managers who work in areas with high land prices or in areas where there is a need to acquire land for large-scale development projects.
Land Surveyor
Land Surveyors measure and map land. This course on Land Pooling / Land Readjustment can help Land Surveyors understand how to use this tool to acquire land for development projects, reduce the costs of land acquisition, and increase the density of development. This course will be particularly helpful for Land Surveyors who work in areas with high land prices or in areas where there is a need to acquire land for large-scale development projects.
Geographer
Geographers study the physical and human characteristics of the Earth. This course on Land Pooling / Land Readjustment can help Geographers understand how to use this tool to acquire land for development projects, reduce the costs of land acquisition, and increase the density of development. This course will be particularly helpful for Geographers who work in areas with high land prices or in areas where there is a need to acquire land for large-scale development projects.
Environmental Scientist
Environmental Scientists study the environment and its interactions with humans. This course on Land Pooling / Land Readjustment can help Environmental Scientists understand how to use this tool to acquire land for development projects, reduce the costs of land acquisition, and increase the density of development. This course will be particularly helpful for Environmental Scientists who work in areas with high land prices or in areas where there is a need to acquire land for large-scale development projects.
Sociologist
Sociologists study human society and behavior. This course on Land Pooling / Land Readjustment can help Sociologists understand how to use this tool to acquire land for development projects, reduce the costs of land acquisition, and increase the density of development. This course will be particularly helpful for Sociologists who work in areas with high land prices or in areas where there is a need to acquire land for large-scale development projects.

Reading list

We've selected six books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Land Pooling / Land Readjustment: An Alternative to Compulsory Land Acquisition.
Provides a historical and analytical overview of land readjustment in the United States. It valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the challenges and opportunities of land readjustment in the United States.
This report provides an overview of land readjustment as a sustainable approach to urban development. It valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about how land readjustment can be used to promote sustainable urban development.
This report provides an overview of land readjustment as a tool for equitable urban development. It valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about how land readjustment can be used to promote social equity in urban areas.
Provides a case study of land readjustment in Shanghai, China. It valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about the Chinese land readjustment system.
Provides a case study of land readjustment in Shanghai, China. It examines the different approaches to land readjustment in Shanghai, and it assesses their effectiveness in achieving urban development goals.
Provides an overview of land readjustment as a tool for urban renewal. It discusses the different ways that land readjustment can be used to renew urban areas, and it provides guidance on how to implement land readjustment projects.

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