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Provide support for the development of the Local Development Plans: Highquality and technically sound LDPs need to be developed in line with priorities set by the business plan and as soon as possible to inform public works and private construction. Sub-cities will require support for this process to ensure that the LDPs include community consultation and participation, integrate risk data, and adhere to the guidelines of the Integrated Development Plan. Ensure a balanced focus between the city center and peripheral areas: Redevelopment and upgrading of the city core is an important component of the vision laid out in the new Master Plan, which recognizes that Addis Ababa has vacant and underused land in prime locations that could be leveraged for denser development in existing urban areas, through a balanced mix of functions and mobilizing cultural heritage assets to improve identity, livability and attractiveness to tourism related economic activities. At the same time, however, it should be recognized that it will not be possible to meet the pace of expected urban growth solely through measures aimed at redevelopment of existing core areas.