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Abstract

The 5th Friendly City International Conference (FCIC 5), organized by Architecture Department, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan - Indonesia is considered to be a media for research results and experience exchange in exploring and developing ideas of friendly city in various aspects and perspectives and also as synchronization media between academic research and practical application in solving urban problems, in developing countries.A friendly city is not just demonstrated by a good and appropriate infrastructure and space but very dependent on how communities are involved and their needs are met. The needs of the communities can vary from place to place, depending on the environment, culture and traditions. The interconnectedness of culture in the development of the city, is considered not just as a “patch”, but it should be integrated comprehensively. UN Habitat stressed the importance of culture by “re-humanizing” urban environment. Further, it must increase social cohesion, counter segregation (social and spatial) and uneven distribution of wealth, and aim for more equitable distribution and access to urban resources and more integration andconnection among residents.Lis of Introduction, General Purpose, Keynote Speakers, Participants, Conference Venue and Schedule, Schedules, Social Media and Contact Person FCIC 5 – 2019 are available in this pdf.