As it concerns the very survival of a city, healthy cities contribute to a healthy nation. Adequate governance services which can meet the needs of the population and takes care of a sense of civic duty, community participation, a sense of identity, responsibilities, transparency and equity in local institutions. Efficient basic civic amenities for a reasonable comfortable existence. A similar situation has evolved where an inadequate water supply has led to similar financial losses and an inadequate supply of water for the population. Planned housing colonies with adequate infrastructure like schools, parks, drainage system, and local medicare establishments.
Transportation affects the environment.
Efficient transportation planning has to take into consideration a wide range of options and choices like adequate roads, parking lots, alternate system of transportation, and mass transit facilities. The aim should be to reduce total vehicle miles driven in congested areas thus reducing pollution and emission of green house gases. Effective environmental infrastructure to address issues of untreated sewage and polluted rivers, lakes and coastal zones thus threatening the quality of aquatic systems. Empowerment of women and encouragement of their participation in political, social and economic life in the city and adoption of urban policies that take into account women's needs and initiatives. Development of an efficient urban private sector, both formally and non-formally, which reduces poverty by generating jobs and facilitates economic growth.