28/07/2025
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Inclusive cities are urban areas planned, governed, and managed in ways that ensure all residents — regardless of income, gender, age, ethnicity, disability, migration status, or other factors — can equally access, participate in, and benefit from urban life and opportunities.
In practical terms, an inclusive city invests in:
- Affordable housing and secure tenure,
- Accessible public transport,
- Urban design that takes into account the needs of children, women, disabled people, etc,
- Economic opportunities for low-income communities,
- Integration of migrants and refugees,
- Planning that avoids displacement and gentrification of vulnerable populations.
Why does this matter?
Exclusion fuels poverty, inequality, and social tensions. Conversely, inclusive cities boost social cohesion, economic productivity, and climate resilience.
As noted in our World Cities Report 2024, inclusion is also critical for effective climate action, since vulnerable groups often face the worst climate risks but have the least capacity to cope.
