When we look at the evolution of cities we can see a major turning point occurring as we speak. Cities have grown extremely vulnerable in many ways in the social economic era of consumption based capitalism. It is not just the issue of maintaining peace and prosperity in a population that is torn apart by economic differences. It is also an issue how to deal with local challenges caused by the global misuse of our environment and the effect on our well being, the climate, water levels, fulfilment of our basic needs, cost of living and the natural balance with our environment.