Our cities should adopt ‘8-80’ concept


IN your view, what makes a city great?

I believe there is no quick and easy answer to the above question as different people may have different requirements. One of the best ideas I have come across is the “8-80 Cities” concept, established by the renowned placemaking expert Gil Penalosa.

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