Cities
Every city faces complex development challenges from serving growing populations to reducing air pollution and boosting local economic opportunity. These efforts must also align with the urgent need to transition to net zero and adapt to climate risks.
Arup works in hundreds of cities worldwide, partnering with city leaders, developers, investors, and communities to shape more sustainable, resilient urban futures. Our teams of strategists, economists, urban planners, designers, and technical experts apply integrated solutions tailored to each city’s unique context, whether historic or newly emerging, compact or sprawling.
Our goal is to create healthier, more connected cities by improving transport systems, enhancing access to education and healthcare, cleaning the air, and driving inclusive economic growth.
Explore
We provide a range of services that help us meet the needs of cities and shape sustainable futures.
Issues
Discover how we're helping cities to address deliver a better future for communities.
Projects
Arup works with city leaders, authorities and communities to produce a brighter future. Discover our work:
Insights
Cities are always shaped by big ideas. Our experts provide insights into what will make the appealing, productive and sustainable cities of the future.
Rethinking our fear of hosting the Games
The opportunity of host city moments: Rethinking how cities partner with community organizations
Designing for the night: why 12-hour cities can’t sustain a 24-hour economy
Drones, deliveries, public transit – how should countries approach the emerging ‘low altitude economy’?
Sustainable Forces S3 E7: Can cities thrive on the water we waste?
AI for Future Cities: Energy
Sustainable forces S3 E4: How are island nations pioneering climate solutions?
Plan for the fans: how to magnify the audience and impact of sporting events
Experts
Contact our team today
Jonathan Kinghorn
Global Cities, Planning and Design Leader
Leading Arup’s City, Planning and Design business, Jonathan is focused on building teams and capabilities to deliver value for clients, cities and communities.
Jonathan Kinghorn
Global Cities, Planning and Design Leader
Australia
- Global Transport Planning and Consulting Leader
Leading Arup’s City, Planning and Design business, Jonathan is focused on building teams and capabilities to deliver value for clients, cities and communities.
Chintan Raveshia
APAC Cities, Planning and Design Leader
Chintan Raveshia leads the Cities, Planning & Design Business for Arup's Asia Pacific Region.
Chintan Raveshia
APAC Cities, Planning and Design Leader
Chintan Raveshia leads the Cities, Planning & Design Business for Arup's Asia Pacific Region.
Léan Doody
Europe Cities, Planning and Design Leader
Léan Doody leads Arup’s Cities, Planning and Design business in Europe, bringing together masterplanners, transport planners, urban designers and environmental specialists to create people-centred, resilient cities.
Léan Doody
Europe Cities, Planning and Design Leader
Dublin, Ireland
Léan Doody leads Arup’s Cities, Planning and Design business in Europe, bringing together masterplanners, transport planners, urban designers and environmental specialists to create people-centred, resilient cities.
Vicky Evans
UKIMEA Cities, Planning and Design Leader
Vicky leads Arup's Cities. Planning and Design business in the UK, Middle East and Africa.
Vicky Evans
UKIMEA Cities, Planning and Design Leader
Nottingham, UK
Vicky leads Arup's Cities. Planning and Design business in the UK, Middle East and Africa.