From liveability to quality of life Our cities are hotbeds of diversity, creativity, and gathering. Living, working, shopping, relaxing ... everything is possible here. The attraction of the city is both a blessing and a challenge for the climate. How do we keep it liveable? And what role can local authorities and companies play in this regard? Mohamed Ridouani, mayor of Leuven, believes in a collaborative approach where cities settle into coalitions, while also facilitating them with knowledge institutions, companies and inhabitants. For Johan Van Reeth, Operational Manager, BUUR Part of Sweco (Sweco Belgium), the future solution lies in combining social and economic interests, but also vice versa!