There are so many things that contribute to making cities great places in which to live, work and learn.
The quality of the physical environment, access to green spaces, safety in the streets, cultural amenities, ease of mobility, responsible management, and social and economic stability are but a few of the factors cited as determinants of greatness.
Perhaps the single most important consideration is the layout of cities and the countless undertakings that constitute the built environment in which we live and work, the essential fabric that makes cities great. The quality of design and construction in the built environment is the key reason some of the world’s most vibrant cities still have buildings in use that are centuries old.
Members of the Building Resilience Coalition believe the need to build better buildings is as important today as it was in ages past, and that sustainable and resilient buildings are the key to greatness.