Urban infrastructure is a vital element of every city. Cities cannot thrive without proper accessibility, dependable energy and water supplies, safe bridges and tunnels, attractive public spaces and amenities and high-quality schools and community centres. However, in many cities across the globe, developing and maintaining such infrastructure has become increasingly difficult. In Europe, urban austerity, increasing complexity and requirements (e.g. related to climate adaptation) and interdependencies with the broader built environment has put the quality and feasibility of projects increasingly under pressure. At the same time, the pandemic and war in Ukraine have significantly increased geopolitical uncertainty impacting on supply chains and energy provision, increasing the need to act and invest, e.g. in the energy transition.

At the same time, user demand is changing. Popular concepts like ‘the 15-minute city’ underline the increased attention for the environment, equity and health and well-being among firms, governments, and citizens alike. Investors have an increased focus on ESG related matters, including climate adaptation and mitigation, social impact and diversity, equity and inclusion and realise the importance of high quality social, energy and transport infrastructure is key for the success of cities and their investments. The Urban Infrastructure Council will explore these issues. For more information click here.

Recent Meetings

Urban Infrastructure Council Meeting, Brussels May 2022

Urban Infrastructure Council Meeting, Rotterdam October 2022

Upcoming Meetings

Urban Infrastructure Council Meeting 6 June 2023, Council Dinner 5 June 2023, Madrid

To find out more about joining the Urban Infrastructure Product Council, please contact Louisa.batts@uli.org