Cities in Action Webinar Urban Quality in Arab Cities: From Assessment to Improvement The Cities in Action Webinar is a series of monthly meetings organized by AUDI, aimed at facilitating the exchange of knowledge, expertise, and practical experiences in urban development and planning across Arab cities. This session focuses on urban quality as a key dimension of sustainable and people-centered urban development, exploring how cities can move from understanding and assessing urban quality to identifying practical pathways for improvement. The discussion will combine conceptual perspectives, real-life cases, institutional challenges, and practical assessment approaches. The session will explore five key themes: 1. From Concept to Practice – Understanding urban quality and translating its principles into practical planning and development approaches. 2. The Arab City Under Assessment – Examining real-life cases and identifying key gaps and challenges affecting urban quality. 3. Who Is Responsible for Urban Quality? – Exploring institutional responsibilities, coordination mechanisms, and implementation challenges. 4. How Do We Measure Urban Quality? – Presenting assessment frameworks, indicators, and practical tools for evaluating urban quality. 5. From Measurement to Improvement – Translating assessment findings into practical actions, lessons learned, and recommendations for improving urban performance.