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This pillar concerns the ability of urban centres to respond to and recover from ‘shock’ events or disturbances (e.g. flooding, social unrest, etc.), and to adapt and transform in the face of current and future threats and opportunities. In particular, the pillar considers how resilience can be engendered in built and digital infrastructures/networks; and how social resilience and cohesion can be fostered through governance and leadership.

This pillar concerns the physical and mental health and/or wellbeing impacts associated with living and working in urban environments. In particular, the pillar considers internal and external environmental quality (e.g. air and water quality; lighting/access to daylight, etc.); and provision and access to healthcare services and social support.

This pillar concerns aspects associated with accessing urban centres, moving around them and gaining access to their services and products (e.g. road and rail infrastructure, public transport provision, etc.) In particular, the pillar considers advances in low-carbon, shared and/or active transport options (e.g. electric/autonomous vehicles; Mobility as a Service) and affiliate policies and infrastructure (e.g. EV charging technologies).

This pillar concerns how urban societies can flourish in the face of ecological and resource constraints, e.g. how towns and cities can be sustainably resourced, how sustainable practices can be encouraged, and how inclusive communities can be created. In particular, the pillar considers how production, supply and consumption cycles can be decarbonised among different groups and in different sectors (e.g. hospitality and tourism; domestic housing); and how institutional structures and organisations can be modified to foster equality and opportunity.