Are sustainable cities happier cities?
Sustainable living and happiness appear to be closely intertwined. Each year the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) publishes its World Happiness Report and for the past six years, Finland has occupied top spot. The Nordic nation’s consistently pro-active approach to sustainable development has been regularly cited as a key factor in its ranking. Goal No. 11 of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals is to make cities and human settlements, inclusive, resilient and sustainable.