Neighborhoods for All

Neighborhoods for All: A Pilot Program for Safer Cities

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Year:

Research, Event Series

2026

PARTNERS:

UCLG, Habitat Norway, UN-Habitat, VibeLab, SafeNow GmbH

Alignment with UN SDGs:

Mobility & Public Space
Health & Safety
Gender Equality & Social Inclusion

The Neighborhoods For All Pilot Program builds on the global peer learning initiative in led by UN-Habitat, UCLG, Habitat Norway, and VibeLab, and a final event at the World Urban Forum, Cairo 2024.

In 2026, the Nighttime Foundation hosts the evolution of the peer learning initiative, by executing pilot projects that translate those lessons into practical, city-level actions. The program begins with a pilot in Vienna, in collaboration with VibeLab and SafeNow.

At its core, the initiative emphasises multi-stakeholder collaboration and local leadership as critical to building safer cities. By centering the experiences of women, youth, and vulnerable groups, it promotes a co-productive approach that strengthens trust, builds community capacity, and embeds inclusion into urban planning and governance. Knowledge exchange and cultural change are key drivers, enabling cities to adopt more holistic and context-sensitive approaches to safety and wellbeing.

Building on these insights, Neighborhoods for All translates global learning into practical, city-level action. Delivered in partnership with Nighttime Foundation and SafeNow, the pilot focuses on nightlife ecosystems—public spaces, streets, and districts—to enhance both the perception and reality of safety at night. Through data-driven planning, stakeholder collaboration, and scalable tools, the programme aims to develop replicable models for safer, more inclusive, and vibrant neighborhoods worldwide.

Key outcomes

Enhance safety perceptions and realities through data-driven planning, stakeholder engagement, and awareness-building.
Strengthen collaboration between local authorities, nightlife actors, and communities using tools like SafeNow.
Develop scalable models that can be adapted and replicated across cities worldwide.