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
EXPERT INSIGHTS ON RESILIENT CITIES
Kritika Kharbanda, Head of Sustainability at Henning Larsen, discusses how the tenets set in Ramboll's The Copenhagen Way can be implemented in New York City.
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.
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.
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.
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.
EXPERT INSIGHTS ON RESILIENT CITIES
CASE STUDIES: RESILIENT CITIES
Downsview, Toronto: 15-min city
Rapid population expansion is often detrimental to urban liveability. The new sustainable neighbourhood of Downsview in Toronto steps up to the challenge through a combined focus on people, place, and nature.
Fostering climate resilience for an underrepresented community in Washington, DC
Ramboll assisted Washington, DC’s Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) with the development of a climate resilience strategy to reduce flooding and the urban heat island effect for the Ivy City neighborhood.
Strengthening civic trust through award-winning integrated design
The Minneapolis Public Service Building brings local government closer to the community it serves, combining openness and sustainable performance in a new civic landmark.
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.
Eric Ball
Director, Henning Larsen Americas
+1 516-866-1142
Signe Kongebro
Global Director, Future Resilient Design