The Business of Cities equips cities and companies with the intelligence they need to innovate and succeed. Our international advice, data, and comparative analysis helps cities to find the right business, and business to reach the right cities.






















We gather evidence to help cities, places & companies level up their position in the global marketplace →

We help companies & investors make sense of urban markets and reach target cities & prospects. →

We bring to life shared value where the frontier economy meets enterprising cities & districts. →

We support your city’s flagship projects to build visibility, identity, & compelling narratives. →

We help your city leadership team revise their strategies & fine-tune governance. →





















































































Head of Editorial Unit, European Investment Bank
“In EIB Communications, we’re working with The Business of Cities to build a Europe wide conversation about urban development. The Business of Cities at once provides sophisticated academic insights into urban development and also formulates deeply practical solutions for European cities.”
Head of Information & Brand, Stockholm Business Region
“The findings are so valuable for us when deciding the future focus for us. It generates engagement, curiosity and also valuable insights and contributes to a breeding ground for co-operation.”
Global Research, JLL
“The long-running collaboration between JLL and The Business of Cities has been fundamental to the success of JLL’s award-winning cities research programme designed to give our clients unique perspectives on city performance and prospects to support their real estate strategies.”
President & CEO, Waterfront Toronto
“This welcome report recognizes that we must consider investments in the Toronto waterfront not as a sunk cost, but as smart spending on assets that will benefit generations to come.”
CEO, Committee for Melbourne
“The report has generated a lot of interest in the business community and a lot of interest at government level … it’s really helped enhance Melbourne’s international reputation”
CEO, Committee for Adelaide
“A crucial piece of thought leadership at this really important time in Adelaide’s history…a fantastic piece of thought leadership that really shapes the way we look at Adelaide moving forward”
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