Art and culture has a powerful social impact. Festivals, events, exhibitions, art projects in neighborhoods contribute to the attractiveness of a city, diversity & inclusiveness, social cohesion, the personal development of participants or have a positive contribution to social participation.  

Exercise is good for (mental and physical) health. It activates people and brings people together. Sports inspires people and sports events have an impact on the city. The national government, provinces, municipalities, health institutions, sports associations, companies and funds try in many ways to get different groups of people to exercise; via local (sports) agreements, sports stimulation programs, support for sports clubs and financial contributions to the less well-off, information and preventive health measures.

Campaigns, international conferences such as the World Energy Congress, major sports events such as the start of the Tour de France or cultural programs like the European Capital of Culture or contribute to the image and development of the city. Appealing events attract people and companies and ensure greater brand awareness.  

Welfare institutions, educational institutions, NGOs or other social organizations and funds undertake or support activities with a social impact. This can be about increasing the participation of people with low literacy in society, reducing loneliness or combating poverty.  

Municipalities and governments are increasingly working in an integrated, task and area-oriented manner. For example, a municipality wants to increase social participation, quality of life and health in specific neighborhoods, while governments want to tackle poverty or reduce loneliness.  

Governments, companies and social development organizations face a major transition task in the coming years in terms of energy, sustainability and circularity. This transition has an effect on decision-making, enhanced management information and monitoring.