The question of what makes a city great is being asked not just in Australia but around the world, as nations grapple with the fact that five billion people – 60 per cent of the world’s population – will live in urban areas by 2030.

Australia’s growth over the next 50 years will see our population swell to more than 40 million. How we manage that growth – and how we capitalise on the opportunities this growth presents – is up to us.

Global management consultancy firm McKinsey & Company has recently published How to make a city great, a paper which synthesises analysis, case studies and interviews with mayors in more than 30 cities around the world.

The report reveals three things that all cities can do to secure a bright future: achieve smart growth, do more with less, and win support for change.

Achieving smart growth means identifying and nurturing the very best opportunities to expand a city, planning for future demand, integrating environmental thinking and ensuring that all citizens benefit from a city’s prosperity.

Doing more with less requires a city to explore innovative investment partnerships, embrace technology, eliminate duplication and prudently manage expenses......Continue Reading

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