The article, therefore, proposes Learning Cities as a theoretical model for engineering sustainable and inclusive urban development, focusing on the use of lifelong learning. In other words, it addresses how cities, which are already facing rapid rates of urbanisation and increasingly complex social and economic problems, should prioritise education in addressing issues such as climate change or poverty. Through the examination of case studies based on towns in Italy, such as Turin and Palermo, the paper also provides practical policies that foster social inclusion and community involvement. At the heart of the policy would be efforts by diverse parties to collaborate in developing a city that is a learning city in its orientation, but more importantly, one that creates resilient and sustainable communities.