Moreover, we believe that by making cities more sustainable and resilient, we will be able to build more resilient communities. This will necessitate a shift in our approaches to urban design that recognizes the need for a better balance of technical and human factors. We also believe that no single discipline has all of the answers to urban problems. Our one-of-a-kind contribution to the urban agenda is our holistic approach to project prioritization, planning, asset protection, and long-term growth.

Our approach is based on five pillars:

• Creating a city-wide vision through collaboration between different stakeholders
• Prioritizing projects based on their impact on urban resilience
• Assessing risk and vulnerability at all levels of decision making (top-down and bottom-up)
• Ensuring that all city resources are used efficiently and effectively by adopting best practices from other cities around the world as well as from private companies working on similar problems; we call this “learning by doing” or “applying best practices from elsewhere.”
• Making sure that citizens are involved in decision-making at every level.

Perhaps Aesom aims to work with cities around the world to help them build better futures. As a global firm, we have deep roots in many of the world’s major urban centers and routinely connect the best ideas and insights from around the globe. We engage with the public and private sectors to overcome challenges and build brilliant futures for cities. Cities are the beating heart of our planet. They’re where we work, where we play, and where our lives are shaped by the people we meet. Also, we believe that cities should be safe, sustainable, and innovative. That’s why we work with cities around the world to help them build brilliant futures. We collaborate on projects with the public and private sectors to assist cities in overcoming obstacles and creating more vibrant urban environments. Our services range from the design of sustainable transportation networks that connect people to jobs to the development of new water management approaches that protect critical ecosystems. As a result, Aesom is proud to have collaborated with communities all over the country and the world.