Healthy and sustainable urbanism

This book is written for those shaping the future of cities: developers, planners, investors, policymakers, and sustainability leaders who must navigate an increasingly complex landscape where health, social and environmental ambition, financial performance, and regulatory frameworks intersect. It offers a practical guide to bridging science and delivery, translating technical, financial, and sustainability imperatives into clear, actionable strategies. At its core is the MIND development, a project conceived at a pivotal moment and continuously redefined in response to evolving climate science and market expectations, moving beyond compliance toward a bold pathway to net-zero and, ultimately, absolute zero by 2040. MIND turns climate ambition into societal impact by shifting from passive anxiety to proactive, collaborative, and systems-oriented action. It is presented as a living laboratory for collaborative, future-ready urbanism, demonstrating that the creation of resilient, inclusive places relies not only on innovation and expertise, but also on shared responsibility, long-term partnerships, and the courage to act without precedent.