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FEATURED RESOURCES
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Definition
Sustainable cities are those cities, towns and urban areas that use their resources to meet current needs while ensuring that adequate resources are available for future generations. Sustainable cities seek community development that enhances the local environment and quality of life as well as developing a local economy that supports both thriving human and ecological systems. Sustainable cities are characterized by improved public health and a better quality of life for all the residents by limiting waste, preventing pollution, maximizing conservation, promoting efficiency, and developing healthy regional economic development and vibrant communities. Integrated planning and design are key elements of developing sustainable cities and communities.
Keywords
sustainable development, efficient resource use, waste cycling, solid waste, energy use, transportation, services, sprawl, integrated planning, livable cities, neighborhoods, walking, ecological system health, economic health, sustainable livelihoods, sense of place, communities, towns, cities, urban areas, vision, locally based economy, whole community participation, economic self-reliance, green roofs, ecosystem protection, broad-based citizen participation, urban ecology, urbanization, participatory budgeting, PB, social exclusion, community cohesion, neighborhood renewal, bioregional economies, green cities, green city movement, design, green architecture, holistic design, green design, sustainable design, ecocity
