Safe Spaces — Urban Human Settlements Data Series
Focusing on “safety” as the core theme in urban living environment development, this initiative aims to systematically evaluate cities' performance in public safety and environmental security through a sustainable development lens. The thematic content encompasses data across multiple dimensions, including public facilities, urban geological hazard safety points, air quality, and natural disaster risks. By integrating sustainable development indicators across social, economic, and environmental dimensions, it provides a comprehensive analysis of the resilience and sustainability of urban safety systems. Through the exploration of data correlations across sectors such as transportation, construction, and the environment, the theme identifies key factors influencing urban safety, offering a scientific basis for enhancing urban safety levels and risk prevention capabilities. Furthermore, this theme synergises with others—including mobility, housing, low-carbon living, and comfort—to construct a people-centred, safety-first sustainable urban development model. Its research outcomes will furnish data support for governments, urban planners, and the public, thereby fostering safer, more stable, and sustainable urban environments.