Themes
Cities vary hugely in their size, function, culture and geography but they all face numerous issues even if the solutions may not always be the same. We set out our view on each of these issues and recommend ways in which they can be addressed.
Flexible and responsive
The Good City must adapt and evolve – built for today, ready for tomorrow, and resilient to whatever the future brings.
Nature-based solutions
The Good City is green: healthy, biodiverse, resilient, and equitable, enhancing life while supporting a sustainable future.
Bringing people together
The Good City thrives on connection. Even in a digital world, real human interaction remains vital to urban life.
Achieving zero carbon
Cities accommodate 56% of people but emit 70% of CO2. The Good City must lead climate action to meet global carbon targets.
Well designed
Every layer of the Good City – from plans to details – is carefully designed to shape a functional, beautiful, connected place.
Prosperous and successful
A prosperous Good City creates opportunity, supports livelihoods, and drives national economic success.
Getting around
The Good City moves people efficiently – combining walking, cycling, public transport, and smart car use.
Resilient
The Good City must withstand shocks, adapt to change, and recover quickly from climate or human-made disruptions.
Clean and non-polluting
To protect health and nature, the Good City must reduce pollution, clean its air and rivers, and manage waste sustainably.
Quality of life
The Good City fosters safe, diverse, supportive communities – where people thrive in healthy, connected places.