The Rapid Urbanism Pattern Language promotes synergies between and balances spatial planning, social organizing, economic development and regulatory approaches towards better urbanization. Learning from informality, the Language devises truly inclusive interfaces between formal and informal systems, rather than forcing the latter to formalize. Thereby, the Language aims to develop simple, affordable and sound mechanisms that are capable of addressing rapid urbanization at speed and at scale.

Rapid Urbanism Balance: navigating and managing the complex urban development nexus.

Rapid Urbanism Balance: coordinating amongst urban disciplines for synergies.

Rapid Urbanism Balance: balancing intervention for achieving the super goal – inclusive, resilient, safe and sustainable urbanization.