INTELLIGENCE ON EMBEDDING WATER SECURITY INTO URBAN PLANNING AND CITY DESIGN

Rapid urbanisation is placing unprecedented pressure on water systems. As cities expand, the decisions made in master plans, zoning frameworks, and infrastructure investment programmes will determine whether future urban populations have reliable, resilient access to water — or face chronic scarcity and flood risk.

This collection delivers intelligence on how municipalities, planners, and utilities are integrating water security into urban development strategies: nature-based solutions, water-sensitive urban design, integrated infrastructure planning, demand management in high-growth cities, and the governance frameworks that align land use with long-term water resilience.

Essential intelligence for urban planners, city executives, water utility leaders, and policymakers shaping the next generation of water-secure cities — where the decisions made in the planning office today will determine whether cities can keep their populations supplied, safe, and resilient for decades to come.