We are witnessing a turbulent and dynamic environment, the question is how to provide a foundation for future generations? The answer is found in the implementation of sustainable development. It is necessary to integrate sustainable development into decision making and problem solving in all areas of activity. The world as we know it today is focused on accelerating development for the sole purpose of making the most of profit - The work clarifies the very notion of sustainability but also highlights areas where it is important to act. In addition to achieving sustainable businesses, perhaps more important is the development of sustainable cities. Achieving sustainability from the local to the global level is important. In this direction, this thesis aims to highlight the importance of making cities sustainable. It is for this reason that this paper focuses on the analysis of the attempt to achieve the sustainability of the town of Novska, as an example of a smaller town in order to secure the foundations for future generations. The paper explains how the town seeks to achieve sustainability, with particular emphasis on aligning the main dimensions of sustainability - economic, social and environmental - in order to fully achieve the desired goal. Special attention is given to the current state of the town and the projects that the city is planning or has already initiated with the intention of making Novska a sustainable town. It is imperative that changes be made to prevent ecosystem destruction in order to leave adequate foundations suitable for the development of future generations, and that will be achieved through sustainable development.