Cities & Places

In the built environment, “cities and places” refers to urban environments, the buildings, districts and infrastructure systems that shape how people live, work, move and access services, from individual assets to citywide networks.

Urban environments are under pressure from climate risk, ageing infrastructure, population change and rising expectations for sustainability, resilience and service delivery.

Urban environments influence quality of life and economic growth by improving access to services, enabling economic activity and supporting healthier, more resilient communities

Place making is the process of designing and shaping public spaces to improve how people experience and use them. It matters because it supports community wellbeing, economic activity and more inclusive, connected urban environments.

Smart infrastructure enables asset owners and operators to use data and connected systems to improve decision-making, manage risk, monitor operations and adapt services over time. 

Urban infrastructure includes the systems and assets that support how cities function, such as transport, utilities, buildings and digital networks. These systems enable movement, services and connectivity across urban environments