Unlocking Sustainable Cities

Focusing on the urgent need for urban transformation, the book critiques the detrimental effects of corporate greed and inequality on city life. It showcases innovative practices from around the globe, such as revitalizing public spaces and fostering community co-operatives. Paul Chatterton emphasizes five key themes—compassion, imagination, experimentation, co-production, and transformation—alongside four essential urban systems: mobility, energy, community, and nature. The work serves as a toolkit for envisioning sustainable, equitable urban futures.