The objectives of the Global Programme on Public Space are: • To promote public space as an important element for creating sustainable cities, for improving the quality of life of urban citizens, and as a key lever in the implementation of the New Urban Agenda, continuing the dialogue following Habitat III and for monitoring the implementation of the SDG 11.7.1 • To consolidate knowledge, good approaches, tools and methodologies on public space and make these accessible, particularly to local government partners; • To engage the broader network of partners and public space practitioners in the global promotion of good policies and practice on public space; • To demonstrate, through pilot projects and in partnership with cities, the importance of public spaces in achieving social, economic, environmental and other benefits to cities.