In a significant step toward addressing its urban and security challenges, Port-au-Prince has turned to Medellín, Colombia, as a model for renewal. Allwitch Joly, Chief of Staff to Mayor Ralph Youri Chevry, represented the municipality at the international seminar titled ‘The Renaissance of Medellín: Lessons for a Renaissance of Port-au-Prince.’ Organized by the Haiti Renewal Alliance (HRA) on November 21 and 22, 2025, the event brought together experts from Colombia, Haiti, and the diaspora to discuss strategies for revitalizing Haiti’s capital. Joly outlined the severe security crisis in Port-au-Prince, driven by armed groups, economic instability, and mass displacement, which has crippled public services and daily life. He highlighted the Mayor’s office’s efforts, including the establishment of the Port-au-Prince Municipal Security Council (CSMPAP) in January 2025, as a key initiative in local governance. Joly proposed solutions such as securing strategic routes, strengthening the Haitian National Police, supporting youth and vulnerable communities, revitalizing the local economy, and fostering partnerships with civil society and international actors. He emphasized the relevance of Medellín’s approach, which combined dialogue, social urban planning, innovation, and municipal action to reduce insecurity and drive urban renewal. The seminar featured insights from prominent speakers, including former Haitian Minister Reginald Delva and Colombian experts Alejandro Londono, Juan Pablo Ortega, Natalia Castaño, and David Rodriguez. The City Hall expressed gratitude to HRA and confirmed its participation in the program’s next phase, including a study visit to Medellín in early 2026.