Urban planners in developed countries are pushing hard for closer integration of land use and transport. At the same time, gaps in knowledge and understanding are becoming more apparent, with the traditional focus having been on the shape of the city, rather than how it functions as a great place to live and visit. How Great Cities Happen addresses this challenge by developing a wider, more encompassing agenda for making cities great: more productive, inclusive and sustainable. This innovative approach to land use and transport planning covers issues such as urban planning for productivity growth, social inclusion and wellbeing (including what makes a great city for children), and environmental sustainability. Extensive discussion of affordable housing and analysis of funding opportunities for increased investment in urban public transport are also provided. Finally, the book offers a review of the governance frameworks that can best integrate top-down strategic thinking and bottom-up approaches into a more holistic strategy. The authors adopt a meticulous yet non-technical approach, grounded in a blend of academic and real-world experience of cities.How Great Cities Happen will appeal to students in urban planning, urban policy, urban economics, transport economics, and social and environmental policy. Professional planners and urban policy makers will also benefit from the strong policy orientation.