![](https://www.sport-for-development.com/imglib/icons/farben/E-WEB-Goal-11.png "SDG 11" =150x150) > **Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable** *“Sport can help eliminate obstacles and barriers in the environment, transportation, public facilities and services to ensure access by all, including people facing those barriers and in vulnerable situations such as persons with disabilities. It can also promote the use of public safe spaces where diverse populations can interact and create friendly relations.” (UNOSDP)* The potential contribution of sport toward ‘sustainable cities and communities’: * Providing an inclusive, safe and accessible space and/or a place for public encounters * Establishing new and safe spaces/places for different groups in urban settings * Using major sporting events as catalyst for sustainable urban design and planning