Across Europe, cities are redefining urban development by placing quality of life at its centre. This book examines how public investment, governance strategies and spatial planning contribute to more liveable, resilient environments. Drawing on contributions from professionals and experts in seven European cities (Barcelona, Paris, Rotterdam, Copenhagen, Berlin, Vienna and Milan), it moves beyond familiar narratives to foreground local perspectives and lived experience. Climate change and biodiversity loss provide the broader context, shaping an evolving urban condition in which collaboration between residents, businesses, and public institutions becomes essential.