In this interview with the professor of economic geography at the London School of Economics, Andrés Rodríguez-Pose, the five conditions that cities require to thrive and offer better conditions to their inhabitants are discussed. According to the professor, cities need size, density, talent, international connections, and good institutions to prosper. Additionally, the importance of transparent institutions and the reduction of inequality through economic growth and employment opportunities is highlighted. The case of Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is mentioned as a successful example of transformation, where talent has been used to generate innovation and citizen participation has been promoted through e-government. [Extracted from the article]