# Centre for Urban Transformation

Shaping vibrant local economies that drive global prosperity and shared progress.

[Learn more](https://centres.weforum.org/centre-for-urban-transformation/initiatives)


## We advance global progress through local action

Over 70% of business operating costs are shaped by local conditions, and 80% of supply chain disruptions originate regionally—underscoring the critical role of place-based collaboration for global resilience and competitiveness.The Centre empowers business, government, and local leaders to transform cities and communities into engines of innovation, inclusion, and sustainable growth—shaping vibrant local economies that drive global prosperity and shared progress.


**130+** Cities engaged

**185+** Business partners

**60+** Civil society collaborators


## Transforming how we live, work and play

Our initiatives focus on strengthening the resilience of local communities,  accelerating the growth of innovation ecosystems, and unlocking the potential of the experience economy.

[Discover all our initiatives](https://centres.weforum.org/centre-for-urban-transformation/initiatives)


### Infrastructure & Built Environment

Enabling vibrant and resilient communities through better planning, design and construction of city infrastructure.

[Explore more](https://www.davosalliance.org/)


### Innovation Ecosystems

Connecting innovators and entrepreneurs to new markets and opportunities, reimagining and reshaping urban life.

[Explore more](https://initiatives.weforum.org/innovation-impact-alliance/home)


### Experience Economy

Fostering inclusive, sustainable growth that benefits businesses, local communities and visitors.

[Explore more](https://initiatives.weforum.org/global-experience-alliance/home)


## Our impact

We work with partners to transform cities and communities into engines of innovation, inclusion, and sustainable growth.

[Discover our impact](https://centres.weforum.org/centre-for-urban-transformation/impact)


### How data helped Mexico City reduce high-impact crime by more than 50%

The Centre supported Mexico City with updated to its open data policy which helped the city reduce high-impact crime by more than 50% as part of a comprehensive crime-reduction strategy.

[Explore more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2023/06/how-data-helped-mexico-city-reduce-high-impact-crime/)


### How companies are creating a more sustainable future for urban deliveries

The Centre convened leading delivery companies to advance joint commitments for collaborating with cities and transforming the deliveries ecosystem.

[Explore more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/01/companies-creating-more-sustainable-future-urban-deliveries/)


## Forum Publications

*Browse and filter reports and publications*

[Discover our insights](https://centres.weforum.org/centre-for-urban-transformation/insights)


### Join us in shaping the future of communities and local economies

Our year-round activities provide a diverse range of opportunities for partners to share insights and expertise, forge new relationships, and collaborate to drive positive change in cities and local communities across the globe.

[Get involved](https://centres.weforum.org/centre-for-urban-transformation/get-involved)


## Forum Insights

*World Economic Forum insights and analysis*


### World Economic Forum Centres

The world is confronted with a range of unprecedented challenges, and it's crucial for businesses, governments, and civil society to work together to find common solutions and take decisive action.Through its Centres, the Forum integrates public-private efforts to achieve greater impact.

[Discover all our Centres](https://www.weforum.org/centres)