The article examines the development of urban infrastructure as a key factor in improving quality of life in the context of urbanization and growing environmental and social challenges. It considers three interrelated components—environmental, social, and innovation infrastructure—as well as the role of the ESG approach and the climate agenda as an integrative framework for assessing and implementing urban projects.
Based on international experience, it is shown that sustainable cities are shaped through comprehensive solutions, including the development of green-blue infrastructure, modernization of the social sector, and the introduction of innovations