Resilient cities

Resilient cities are not accidental. They develop through care, foresight, and collaboration. As challenges grow more complex, it is vital to shape places where people and nature can thrive together for generations to come.

Designing for urban resilience

Across the globe, societies are under pressure to adapt to climate risks, demographic shifts, and economic uncertainty. Cities and regions must evolve to remain competitive, cohesive, and connected.

Resilient urban systems are central to closing this gap. When systems thinking, foresight, and flexibility are used to rethink urban renewal approaches, mobility networks, infrastructure, and public spaces, the benefits are far-reaching. From economic growth and climate security to improved health and productivity, a life-centered, data-informed approach empowers communities and helps cities, investors, and developers navigate complex projects.

Resilience is not just another way to safeguard. It is a strategy to strengthen resourceful societies, ensure targeting urban planning, and create long-term value.

Let’s shape societies that are built to last – and designed to care.

The Copenhagen Way: how to make EU cities resilient and competitive

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From near-bankruptcy to the world’s most liveable city: Denmark’s capital turned challenges into opportunities for urban renewal in one generation.
This report explores how that was achieved, with five actionable pathways to help Europe’s cities towards a low carbon, climate adaptive, and socially inclusive future.

Get practical insights you can apply in your own city. The Copenhagen Way: how to make EU cities resilient and competitive
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The Copenhagen Way: Building Europe’s future with resilient cities

The capital of Denmark is an excellent example of resilient transformation. A recent report from Ramboll, BLOXHUB and Urban Partners calls for cities to become the primary engines of a resilient, competitive, and inclusive Europe, and shares lessons from Copenhagen’s transformation to inspire others.

Unlocking the potential of new towns

As the UK faces increasing pressures on housing, infrastructure, and regeneration, it stands at a crossroads shared by many nations. The UK government’s New Towns initiative sets out to address these challenges, providing learning for other countries seeking to create thriving, future-ready communities.

The city of the future demands a bold new approach

Urban design is where energy, mobility, and people meet, and where bold decisions can unlock national-scale change. Copenhagen’s Fælledby development demonstrates how ambitious planning today can create the resilient cities of tomorrow.

How to reduce the environmental impact of urban development

More than half the world’s population lives in cities, and this is set to rise to 6 billion by 2041. A landmark study supported by The Ramboll Foundation provides lessons in sustainable urban development.

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Expert advisory for sustainable and inclusive urban growth

We combine deep technical expertise with human-centred insight to help cities, developers, and investors plan and deliver resilient, inclusive, and future-ready urban environments.

Let’s shape com­munit­ies that are built to last.

  • Signe Kongebro

    Signe Kongebro

    Global Director, Future Resilient Design

Let’s close the gap on resilient societies

By re-thinking conditions for life in our cities, we can create liveable and resilient communities.

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