Housing and Health - large differences in housing and tenure -health standards are improving

Crime - urban crime rates are higher than national averages - crimes against people are slightly declining - crimes against property is rising people perceive crime as a more severe problem

Education and training - cities lag at lower educational levels - cities lag at creche provision - universities and graduates are concentrated in cities

Urban Environment positive trends - winter smog is down - lower electricity use in cities - water consumption is declining - improvements in waste generation and processing critical developments - land use - travel patterns - more summer smog

Culture and recreation - culture and sporting facilities contribute to attractiveness of cities - attracts tourists - low use by citizens