It’s time to redefine sustainable cities: the story of the North

Manchester and Leeds are two Northern cities known for their drive and ambition. But just how sustainable are both cities?

In this episode, broadcast from the Great Northern Conference, we take a deep dive into how Manchester and Leeds performed in the latest edition of Arcadis’ Sustainable Cities Index. Our research ranks 100 global cities on environmental, economic and social factors. Both cities score in the top 40 – but how can they boost up the rankings?

Hear from Nick Kealey, Local Government Account Lead at Arcadis, Jessica Bowles, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Impact at Bruntwood, and Brian Ford, Head of Capital Development at University of Leeds.

This is the first in a series of episodes on Arcadis’ Sustainable Cities Index. Look out for episodes on the story of Birmingham, London and more!