From the tight streets around Patan Durban Square in the historical center of Lalitpur, in the Himalayan country of Nepal, the wide avenues of the central business district of Manila, the capital of the archipelagic nation of the Philippines, to seaside roads of Cape Town, South Africa, the context is different. Each Neighbourhood is different. Each City is different.

• Any new development must improve the existing situation while being sensitive to its context. There are many historical precedents that can guide us when creating sustainable neighbourhoods.

• Urban development is built on land and landform that are unique to its location, with its own natural landscape and its intrinsic sense of place.

• Images of the neighbourhood may also shift according to the time of day or the season while maintaining a strong sense of identity.

• Community participation is essential to the process, as it provides opportunities to ensure that the plans are in tune with the local context.