Inclusive Cities Barometer APAC

WHY NOT A RANKING?

THERE’S NO SUCH THING AS A PERFECT CITY THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A PERFECT CITY DUE TO DIVERSE CITIZEN NEEDS AND EVOLVING PRIORITIES. Cities are dynamic ecosystems shaped by various factors, making “ideal” conditions subjective and likely different for different groups of people. Constant change, driven by technology and global challenges such as climate change, further complicates the pursuit of perfection. While perfection may elude us, our aim should be to continuously pursue and enhance urban environments that prioritise inclusivity, equity, and wellbeing for all residents.

WE HAVE CHOSEN NOT TO PRODUCE A RANKING AS WE BELIEVE THAT RANKINGS FOSTER COMPETITION AND INHERENTLY COMPARE CITIES ON A SCALE THAT DOESN’T ACCOUNT FOR THE RICH TAPESTRY OF UNIQUE HISTORIES, CULTURES, AND GEOGRAPHICAL CLIMATES THAT EACH CITY EMBODIES. SUCH RANKINGS ALSO OVERLOOK HOW FAR CITIES HAVE COME IN THEIR OVERALL ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. Instead, we’ve developed a barometer that highlights successes as well as areas for improvement, recognising that not all cities “start from the same starting line,” epitomised by the great diversity across the Asia Pacific region, allowing for a more nuanced and constructive approach to supporting our clients to increase social value through urban inclusion.

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CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD

INCLUSIVE CITIES BAROMETER | CITIES THAT NEVER SETTLE