Cities rarely fail because of a lack of capital. They fail when vision, incentives, and execution fall out of alignment.
How Happy Cities Are Built brings Helsinki and New York together in a mayoral-level dialogue to consider how cities can strengthen livability and affordability while remaining economically competitive. Through a peer exchange between two global cities with different perspectives, the event looks at how leadership can align policy, capital, infrastructure, and lived behavior to deliver long-term urban outcomes. The focus is on practical insights and lessons learned, turning dialogue into real collaboration that supports people, communities, and long-term urban wellbeing.