The delivery and management of urban infrastructure is a critical and essential driver of economic growth for nations in both the developed and developing world. The provision of this infrastructure is a major determinant of how cities can expand and is a key component of city and regional leaders’ investment ambitions.
Urbanization must not just be about building new infrastructure, but also about managing cities sustainably to deliver the energy, water, transport and public requirements we all need and desire.
We must also remember that cities are not just vehicles to enable economic growth and to create wealth, they are also the home and workplace for millions of human beings across our planet, and also home to a myriad of social and cultural centres.