Mayors' Institute on City Design

Principles for City Design Leadership

MICD’s Principles for City Design Leadership are grounded in a simple idea: the decisions mayors make every day shape the future of their cities. Decisions about streets, public spaces, housing, infrastructure, and economic development all leave a physical imprint on a community, shaping whether a city becomes more equitable, more resilient, more connected, and more beautiful over time.

The Principles and associated resources are intended to guide this decision-making.

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