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.
What is Cities of Happiness?
What is Cities of Happiness?
Cities of Happiness is an urban transformation model driven by the World Happiness Foundation that helps cities make well-being and happiness a measurable, systematic, and sustainable public policy.
“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.