Briefing: Sustainable urbanism, financial prudence and investment

摘要

Sustainable urbanism is challenged by a move towards austerity. An alternative approach is required for local authorities trying to do more with less while maintaining a strategic approach. Financial prudence can be balanced with strategic objectives through a bottom-up, inside-out approach, which considers internal integration as well as external leverage opportunities to set the scene for a rigorous financial strategy. This creates a virtuous economic cycle. Engaging with elected officials to promote rational decision-making is essential to this process.