Cities of Happiness
Designing Cities Where People Flourish
Why Cities of Happiness?
As urban areas grow, the need for integrated well-being becomes urgent. Cities of Happiness are a new frontier: safe, inclusive, and sustainable urban communities designed to nurture people, empower organizations, and regenerate the planet.
Transforming cities into living ecosystems of happiness — where infrastructure meets humanity and innovation serves the emotional, social, and environmental well-being of every citizen.
“A city is not only connected by technology — it is connected by compassion.”
“A city is not only connected by technology — it is connected by compassion.”
Our Framework and Impact
Cities of Happiness use the Wheel of Happiness to guide transformation across 9 dimensions, grounded in SDGs and well-being science.
What is Cities of Happiness?
Cities of Happiness is an initiative that helps cities to:
Improve
Wellbeing, sustainability,
and culture in the City.
Promote
citizen happiness, wellbeing,
and engagement
Contribute
to broader environmental and social impact initiatives.
City Stakeholders
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- Who do we impact
- City Leaders
- Citizens
- Institutions
- Schools
- Community
Proven Models:
Join the Movement: How It Works?
Diagnosis
Community-based happiness and well-being assessment.
- Evaluation of the work environment, happiness and well-being.
- Focus groups to gather key information.
Strategic plan
Co-creation of strategic plans with local governments and residents
- Diagnostic Report
- Customized program
- Initiatives, training, and self-sustainability strategies.
Implementation
Initiatives across the 9 dimensions with expert guidance
- Ongoing training and advice for the organization's leaders and collaborators.
- Access to our platform with tools and resources to implement wellness initiatives in cities.
Measurement & Certification
Evaluation and impact tracking. Conduct a final assessment to measure progress against the initial assessment.
- Measure results every 3 to 6 months based on key indicators
- On-going
- Certification as a City of Happiness
The Framework:
People, Cities & Planet
Why Becoming a City of Happiness
Happier and Healthier Citizens.
- Cities that prioritize well-being experience lower stress levels and greater social cohesion. (World Happiness Report).
- Greater Citizen Participation: Promoting happiness in the community fosters a more active, engaged, and supportive citizenry.
- 9 days of live & digital events on every continent, in 80 cities
Sustainable Urban Development
- Conscious planning enables greener, more inclusive, and resilient urban spaces.
- Supports SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) by incorporating happiness into urban policies.
- Cities with a focus on happiness attract investment, tourism, and businesses, driving long-term prosperity (OECD).
Global Network and Recognition.
- Position your city as a pioneering model for well-being, sustainability, and citizen participation.
- .Join a global network of like-minded people, schools, workplaces, and cities.
- A community of more than 10,000 people in more than 450 cities over the world, ahering the same vision of happiness and wellbeing.
Let’s Co-Create Happier Cities
We invite mayors, urban planners, educators, innovators, and citizens to join the global movement toward urban well-being. Be a pioneer. Make your city a City of Happiness.
