Shaping Sustainable Places

Cities are under growing pressure to shape places that work better for people, climate and the economy. Climate risk, changing lifestyles and rising expectations on social value are redefining what successful urban development looks like. Meeting these challenges requires new ways of thinking and working.

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When buildings and public spaces create conditions for connection, safety and belonging, social infrastructure becomes economic infrastructure. Attractive places become destinations people actively choose, and that choice drives demand and long-term value.

- Marius Hauland Næss, Director of Acquisition and Business Development at Snøhetta

Four actions to shape urban spaces that stand the test of time

Drawing on Skanska’s experience across markets, together with research and expert perspectives, the report highlights four actions that are crucial to move the industry and civil society from a short-term performance focus to delivering places that stand the test of time.

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The way forward: Turning insight into practice

Together, these actions point the way from short-term project delivery to long-term place performance. The next step is getting down to business: applying them more consistently and at greater scale, enabling the industry to create places that remain resilient, competitive and meaningful over time.