Managing municipal assets in world heritage cities in Sri Lanka

In partnership with the World Bank, the Sri Lankan government is developing key cities through the Strategic Cities Development Project (SCDP). The main objective of the SCDP is the improvement of selected urban services and public urban spaces in participating cities. The Capstone team was charged with surveying and analyzing specific proposals for development activities in the cities of Kandy and Galle. Based on secondary research and a field visit to Sri Lanka, the team collected information and provided recommendations to city government officials. The team’s work will inform decisions on the revitalization of Meda Ela Canal in Kandy and the development of the China Garden area in Galle for tourism. The team also conducted a diagnostic of municipal finances in Kandy to provide recommendations on best practices.