Human
Experience-Centred
Urbanism
Reimagining cities through human experience, behaviour & well being
If cities ultimately exist for people, why is human psychology not more central to the way we understand, plan, and design urban environments?
A Global Movement
For Human-Centerd Cities
25+
Countries
engaged
150+
Research & practice
collaborations
3
Global
Observatories
200+
Fellows & experts
worldwide
100+
Cities
collaborated
1
Global movement
for change
Why Urban Psychology Matters
Cities shape our thoughts, emotions, behaviour and wellbeing every day. Yet, planning and design have traditionally overlooked the human mind.
We exist to change that.
Our mental health is shaped by our environments.
Our behaviour is influenced by urban systems.
Our experience is affected by how cities are designed.
Our resilience depends on inclusive and adaptive cities.
Our futures require psychology-informed solutions.
OUR FLAGSHIP
Urban psychology Observatory
The world's first observatory dedicated to understanding how
cities shape human experience, behaviour, wellbeing and
mental health.
Human Experience Index
Measuring what matters most in cities.
Global Dashboard
Real-time insights across cities and regions.
State of Human Experience Reports
Annual global reports.
City Profiles
In-depth human experience profiles.
Urban Psychology Maps
Visualising the poychology of places.
Explore What We Do
Framework
The ideas and systems that define Urban Psychology
Knowledge & Intelligence
Observatories, data and intelligence that human- centred cities.
Publications
Research, insights and publications advancing urban psychology.
Convening
Global conversations, communities and collective action.
Research & Innovation
Labs generating new knowledge and practical solutions.
Media
Videos, interviews and stories that bring ideas to life.
Our Domains
Urban Mental Health & Wellbeing
Designing cities that support psychological health and human wellbeing
Behavioural Urbanism
Shaping the psychology of cities through behaviour, insights, design and policy.
Resilient & Inclusive Urban Futures
Designing adaptive, equitable and psychologically resilient cities for all.
Upcoming Conversations
24
JUN
Global Forum 2025
The Psychology of Resilient Cities Online
08
JUL
Urban Mind Live
Wellbeing, Belonging & City Life Online
19
AUG
Communities of Practice
Designing for Inclusion Online
Get Involved
Be part of the movement shaping the future of cities.
Partners
Collaborate with CUP
Fellows
Join our global network
Collaborators
Work with us on research & impact
CUP ESSENTIALS
A curated collection of foundational guides introducing the core ideas shaping urban psychology and human-centred urbanism.
What is Urban Psychology?
What is Psychology First Urbanism?
What is Psychological Infrastructure?
What is Human-Centred Planning?
Why Human Experience Matters in Cities?
New to Urban Psychology?
Shaping the psychology of cities.
Sharing the knowledge to build healthier urban futures.
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