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Sustainable Cities and Communities
Goal 11

Sustainable Cities and Communities

Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable. This goal focuses on ensuring access to adequate, safe, and affordable housing, sustainable urbanization, and resilient infrastructure, reducing the adverse effects of natural disasters.

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More than half of the world's population lives in cities, and by 2050, two-thirds of all humanity—6.5 billion people—will be urban. Sustainable development cannot be achieved without significantly transforming the way we build and manage our urban spaces. The rapid growth of cities, driven by rising populations and increasing migration, has led to a boom in mega-cities, especially in the developing world, with slums becoming a more significant feature of urban life.

Making cities sustainable means creating career and business opportunities, providing safe and affordable housing, and building resilient societies and economies. It involves investment in public transport, creating green public spaces, and improving urban planning and management in participatory and inclusive ways. Sustainable cities require robust infrastructure and efficient services to ensure a high quality of life for all residents.

This goal aims to ensure access to adequate, safe, and affordable housing and basic services for all, upgrading slums, and providing safe, affordable, accessible, and sustainable transport systems. Improving road safety and expanding public transport are critical components. Enhancing inclusive and sustainable urbanization and capacity for participatory, integrated, and sustainable human settlement planning and management are also essential.

Additionally, the goal focuses on reducing the adverse per capita environmental impact of cities, with particular attention to air quality and municipal and other waste management. Building sustainable cities and communities will foster inclusive growth and ensure that urbanization contributes positively to development and environmental sustainability.

The 20 Biggest Charities|Sustainable Cities and Communities

NonprofitMissionSpecializationEIN
Northwestern University
Northwestern University
Sports & Recreation
Education and researchRecreational Activities36-2167817
Chancellor Masters and Scholars of the University of Cambridge
Chancellor Masters and Scholars of the University of Cambridge
Arts & Culture
To provide world class teaching and research and to promote standards through examination and dissem...Publishing13-1599108
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Institution
Arts & Culture
"increase and diffusion of knowledge" is the mission set forth by james smithson.Science & History Museums53-0206027
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Arts & Culture
The metropolitan museum of art collects, studies, conserves, and presents significant works of art a...Art Museums13-1624086
Northeastern University
Northeastern University
Education
See schedule o.Student Greek Life04-1679980
American Red Cross
American Red Cross
Human Services
The american red cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobiliz...Local Red Cross Chapters53-0196605
Collegiate Housing Foundation
Collegiate Housing Foundation
Housing
(a)the organization is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, and educational purposes wit...Temporary Housing63-1173425
Museum of Modern Art
Museum of Modern Art
Arts & Culture
The museum of modern art connects people from around the world (continued in schedule o)Art Museums13-1624100
Museum of Fine Arts Houston
Museum of Fine Arts Houston
Arts & Culture
The museum of fine arts, houston serves as a welcoming and inclusive place for all people, connectin...Art Museums74-1109655
Acts Retirement-Life Communities Inc.
Acts Retirement-Life Communities Inc.
Human Services
Acts' purpose is to serve older adults sixty-two years of age and older, providing retirement-life s...Elderly Care23-1900132
Strada Education Foundation Inc.
Strada Education Foundation Inc.
Community Building
Strada education foundation, inc. supports programs, policies, and organizations that strengthen con...Service Clubs47-3044430
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Inc.
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Inc.
Arts & Culture
The museum explores the unfolding history of america by collecting and exhibiting outstanding works ...Art Museums20-1359710
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Arts & Culture
Preserve, restore, reconstruct, or otherwise maintain historical structures, objects, works of art a...Historical Awareness Advocacy54-0505888
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art
Arts & Culture
The national gallery's mission is to serve the nation by welcoming all people to explore and experie...Art Museums53-6001666
The Community Preservation Corporation
The Community Preservation Corporation
Community Building
To combat community deterioration, promote the general welfare, and lessen the burdens of government...Community Improvement13-2792409
Front Porch Communities and Services
Front Porch Communities and Services
Housing
Front porch provides housing and care services for residents of retirement homes and skilled nursingSenior Living Residences95-4538269
Museum Associates
Museum Associates
Arts & Culture
See schedule oArt Museums95-2264067
Lifespace Communities Inc.
Lifespace Communities Inc.
Human Services
Create communities celebrating the lives of seniors.Elderly Care42-1068850
Local Initiatives Support Corporation
Local Initiatives Support Corporation
Community Building
See schedule o.assists community stakeholders in urban and rural areas across the u.s. to improve th...Community Improvement13-3030229
Museum of Fine Arts
Museum of Fine Arts
Arts & Culture
The museum of fine arts houses and preserves preeminent collections and aspires to serve a wide vari...Art Museums04-2103607