Inclusive Cities: Spotlight on United Kingdom

Glasgow: Setting the Standard for Spatial Inclusivity

Glasgow stands as an example of spatial inclusivity across EMEA, with its public transport system connecting disparate parts of the city. The city centre has been heralded for its improvements to urban attractiveness, while housing remains affordable thanks in part to its Strategic Housing Investment Plan.

Cities that Never Settle – Drivers of Inclusivity

Birmingham:

• Birmingham continues to see steady and diverse population growth
• The city has strong educational attainment
• Birmingham has strong social inclusivity

Edinburgh:

• Edinburgh has strong social inclusivity
• The city has an inclusive and diverse education offering
• Edinburgh is renowned as a comparatively safe city

Glasgow:

• There continues to be an affordable housing offer
• Glasgow’s strong educational and cultural offering is an attractor to many
• The city has a balanced population density

London:

• London has a world-class offer across the ranges of education
• The city one of the most diverse and multicultural cities in the world
• A national park city – London has a high coverage of green space

Manchester:

• Manchester has strong social inclusivity
• The city has an incredibly strong graduate retention rate
• Whilst there has been strong house price growth, the city’s housing offer remains comparatively affordable