Focusing on the well-being of all segments of society, Track 1 will explore place-based and socio-spatial planning, and the elements of community such as slow and local food, preventive health and behavior, and the impact of the physical environment on physical and mental health, such as the 15' city, 45' city-regions, housing as the building block of living, and quality public spaces. It will look at approaches for inclusive planning that meets the needs of diverse populations over a lifespan, including children, women, people with disabilities, aging citizens, immigrant and refugees to achieve the well-being of societies.

Track 2 will rethink what a sustainable and resilient planet is, looking at both qualitative and quantitative measures of long-term sustainability and resilience that takes social, regional and intergenerational equity into account. The climate emergency and new reality of pandemics mandates action, and planning that embraces nature-based solutions, climate adaptation and mitigation, de-carbonisation of city-regions, bio-diversity and integration of natural and urban systems, and urban metabolism.

Track 3 explores holistic approaches to urban planning, policy, and governance, that embrace innovative strategies for integrating public health and spatial and community planning. How can data, indicators, and planning methodologies be leveraged to scale up pandemic resilience and citizen well-being, and ensure socio-spatial justice?

At the heart of the Congress Theme, Track 4 explores the ultimate paradigm shift needed to transition from growth-based development, to place-based and circular economies. Looking at what "from wealthy to healthy" means will explore de-growth, cultural and creative economies, localization and local resources-based economies.