THE CITY AS A SUSTAINABLE ECOSYSTEM

Entire System ◽

Sustainability Management ◽

The city is a multi functional system that combines the entire system of socio-ecological and economic development to fall territorial entities. In this regard, the formation of the principles of sustainable development of the city in modern conditions is one of the most important tasks. The article provides an understanding of the concept of sustainable urban development. The role of environmental planning in achieving sustainable urban development is justified. The principles of urban sustainability management are revealed.

Perspective trends in financing of housing-and-communal services

MATEC Web of Conferences ◽

10.1051/matecconf/201817001050 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 170 ◽

pp. 01050 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Elena Vasilyeva

Keyword(s):

Urban Development ◽

Public And Private ◽

Private Partnership ◽

The Public ◽

Leading Role ◽

Definite Answer ◽

The City ◽

Public And Private Partnerships

The article is devoted to the matters of public-and-private partnerships in the field of housing-and-communal services. The author recognizes, that sustainable urban development requires effective funding with the leading role of municipal finances. At the same time, financing of housing-and-communal sector through the municipal budget only would be too burdensome, while the use of the public-and-private partnership scheme has proved to be the good solution of this problem. However, there is no definite answer: whether the housing-and-communal sector is the most developed zone of public-and-private partnership or, on the contrary, it is an obscure and ineffective zone. The author analyzes the Russian experience of use of the public-and-private partnership scheme in the field of housing-and-communal services and reveals the main problems, which prevent the attraction of the private capital to this sphere. Such rather new trends as so called "box decisions" and "pool" securitization of infrastructure projects are considered in the article. According to the author, the use of these options could contribute to the development of housing-and-communal sector and the city infrastructure as well as the urban development as whole.

SPATIAL PATTERN OF SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENT INDICATOR FOR THE MONTREAL URBAN COMMUNITY

Journal of Architecture and Urbanism ◽

10.3846/20297955.2015.1113900 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 39 (4) ◽

pp. 220-231 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Shohel Reza Amin ◽

Umma Tamima

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Urban Development ◽

Spatial Pattern ◽

Spatial Data ◽

Urban Community ◽

Spatial Data Analysis ◽

Development Indicator ◽

Development Plans ◽

The City of Montreal initiated a First Strategic Plan for Sustainable Development in 2005 followed by a Community and Corporate Sustainable Development Plan in 2010–2015. This study proposes a sustainable urban development indicator (SUDI) for each Montreal Urban Community (MUC) to evaluate the achievements of sustainable development plans. This study identifies thirty-two variables as the attributes of sustainable urban development. The multivariate technique and Exploratory Spatial Data Analysis are applied to determine the spatial pattern of SUDI for each MUC. The spatial pattern of SUDI identifies that Ville Marie, Verdun, Sud-Ouest, Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve and Plateau Mont-Royal have strong sustainable development. The findings of this study help the City of Montreal to understand the improvement of the sustainable development plans for Montreal city and to distribute the municipal budget for the community benefits accordingly.

Evaluation of Sustainable Urban Development under Environmental Constraints: A Case Study of Jiangsu Province, China

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su12031049 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (3) ◽

pp. 1049

Author(s):

Yaqiong Wang ◽

Guanghui Yuan ◽

Ying Yan ◽

Xueliang Zhang

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Urban Development ◽

Jiangsu Province ◽

Undesirable Outputs ◽

Environmental Constraints ◽

Index Analysis ◽

The Impact ◽

Desirable And Undesirable Outputs ◽

Sustainable development is a long-term solution for urban development and a guideline for urban development. Only by better coordination around the population, resources, and environment can the city achieve sustained and steady development. In order to evaluate the efficiency of sustainable urban development under environmental constraints, this paper takes 13 prefecture-level cities in Jiangsu Province as an example. To address the infeasibility problem in the Malmquist-Luenberger (M-L) index, a modified M-L index analysis method based on the new directional distance function (DDF) is adopted. Combined with the consideration of desirable and undesirable outputs, a linear programming model for sustainable urban development evaluation is constructed to provide a scientific decision-making basis for sustainable development of the city. The results show that the growth of sustainable urban development efficiency is not only related to desirable outputs but also affected by undesirable outputs. Technical change is the main driver of most sustainable urban development efficiency growth. However, efficiency changes also affect the sustainable development potential of cities to a certain extent. Through the modified M-L index analysis, we analyze the characteristics of different regions of Jiangsu Province, the changes in efficiency and the impact of technological innovation on sustainable urban development, and give policy recommendations to promote sustainable urban development.

SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENT: THE FRAMEWORK AND DIRECTORY OF ASSESSMENT METHODS

Journal of Environmental Assessment Policy and Management ◽

10.1142/s1464333202000978 ◽

2002 ◽

Vol 04 (02) ◽

pp. 171-197 ◽

Cited By ~ 23

Author(s):

MARK DEAKIN ◽

STEVE CURWELL ◽

PATRIZIA LOMBARDI

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Urban Development ◽

Assessment Methods ◽

Concerted Action ◽

Agenda 21 ◽

Environmental Capacity ◽

The Sustainable Development ◽

Action Programme ◽

Sustainable development is an issue that has attracted a considerable amount of academic interest since the publication of the Brundtland Report. With Agenda 21, it is an issue which has also found its way into the policy and action programmes of the European Commission. For Europe and its member states, the issue has become one of sustainable urban development and this paper reports on the interim findings of a concerted action programme undertaken to foreground the urban question, develop a framework for the analysis of sustainable development and compile a directory of methods to assess the sustainability of urban development. It classifies the assessment methods in question and goes on to map their applications across the sustainable development issues represented in the framework for analysis. Having done this, the paper goes on to set out how the said methods are being used to build the environmental capacity that is needed for the city of tomorrow to carry its cultural heritage and develop forms of human settlement which are sustainable.

International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering - Special Issue ◽

Infrastructure and Ecology as Important Systems for Sustainable Urban Development

10.35940/ijitee.b7581.129219 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 4219-4223

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Urban Development ◽

Green Infrastructure ◽

Urban Infrastructure ◽

Holistic Approach ◽

World Population ◽

The Sustainable Development ◽

New Vision ◽

A new vision of the global needs of mankind is embodied in the concept of sustainable development, which means meeting the needs of the current generation without compromising the ability to meet their needs by future generations. Today, more than half of the world population lives in cities, the development of which is influenced by many interdependent factors, so there is a need for a clear and holistic approach to sustainable urban development. The aim of this paper is to study urban infrastructure in the aspect of its greening as an important component of the sustainable development system of the city. The paper analyzes the academic literature on the problem of greening urban infrastructure as the basis for sustainable development of the city. The determination of the main elements of green infrastructure and technologies in the field of green infrastructure in foreign countries has been carried out. Particularly significant action strategies for cities have been identified as part of a sustainable development policy.

The role of Eco-tourism in sustainable development: case study eco-tourism challenges in Iran

E3S Web of Conferences ◽

10.1051/e3sconf/202131102004 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 311 ◽

pp. 02004

Author(s):

Ismael Rezaeinejad ◽

Amol Khaniwadekar

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Urban Development ◽

Natural Resources ◽

Natural Environment ◽

Industrial Revolution ◽

Technological Development ◽

Environmental Problems ◽

Urban Management

Sustainable development is a new concept formed after the industrial revolution and the problems created concerning industrialization of cities and technological development of cities and linking different economic, cultural, political, and social development and exceptional attention to ecological considerations. Sustainable development has a comprehensive, integrated and human-oriented approach. It includes valuable concepts in preserving, promoting, and improving health and ecological integrity in the long term and providing human needs. Without destroying the next generation's ability and achieving economic dynamism, a livable environment and social equality are critical dimensions. The importance of conservation of natural resources in the urban environment is as significant as one of the essential areas of development of communities and, at the same time, a criterion for improving the quality of life. The consequences of urban development and the complexity of environmental problems have the inevitable existence of green spaces and their development. Due to the role of urban management in achieving sustainable urban development, this research tries to explain the concept of urban management, its objectives, and its components and provide effective urban management to achieve sustainable development. Eco-tourism is mainly based on resources that the natural environment is available to tourists that use it and appropriate conditions and requires protection of natural resources, which can be realized through evaluation of capability and capacity of the natural environment to attract tourists. The unique geography and diversity of natural phenomena caused Iran to be recognized as the fifth most crucial natural diversity globally, but planning for using these conditions is still not provided. In addition, the country's eco-tourism is faced with social, economic, and environmental problems, and for planning in the field of overcoming this challenge, we first need to recognize these challenges.

INDICATES OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN ARCHITECTURAL STRUCTURE ANALYSES

URBAN CONSTRUCTION AND ARCHITECTURE ◽

10.17673/vestnik.2021.02.16 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

pp. 111-116

Author(s):

Elvira A. GROMILINA

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Urban Development ◽

Russian Regions ◽

This article aims to investigate and compare indicators of sustainable urban development. The modern systems of indicators of sustainable development are considered. Based on the analysis of the approaches, the main indicators of the eff ective and sustainable development of cities have been identifi ed. The author describes two main ratings of Russian regions. According to the results of the study, indicators of sustainable development of the architectural and planning structure of the city are proposed.

Sustainable Urban Development System Measurement Based on Dissipative Structure Theory, the Grey Entropy Method and Coupling Theory: A Case Study in Chengdu, China

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su11010293 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 293 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Qunxi Gong ◽

Min Chen ◽

Xianli Zhao ◽

Zhigeng Ji

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Urban Development ◽

Dissipative Structure ◽

Central City ◽

Measurement Model ◽

Structure Theory ◽

Coupling Theory ◽

The Sustainable Development ◽

With the rapid advancement of urbanization, the sustainable development of the city has received more and more attention. The measurement of the sustainable development of a city can provide an important reference for the development of the city. Therefore, this paper firstly constructs an index system for five dimensions: society, the economy, the environment, resources, and technology. Then, a sustainable development measurement model is established based on dissipative structure theory, grey entropy and coupling theory, and the evolution trend and coordinated development of the city are measured. Finally, Chengdu, an important central city in the western region of China, is selected for sustainable development measurement research, from which it was found that the city became more sustainable and more orderly, the development level was constantly improving, and the coordination was continuously improving, which was consistent with the actual situation and indicated that the proposed measurement model could effectively measure and evaluate sustainable urban development.

Researching the best-practice: academic knowledge production, planning and the post-politicisation of environmental politics

Planning and Knowledge ◽

10.1332/policypress/9781447345244.003.0018 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 241-254

Author(s):

Samuel Mössner ◽

Catarina Gomes de Matos

Keyword(s):

Social Justice ◽

Urban Planning ◽

Urban Development ◽

Best Practice ◽

Environmental Politics ◽

Normative Force ◽

Academic Knowledge ◽

This chapter critically approaches the role of academic knowledge. This plays a crucial role in the process of development, identification, and evaluation of the so-called ‘best-practices’ of urban planning worldwide. The chapter takes this focus in order to problematise the normative force that academic knowledge can have and argues that it may contribute to the post-politicisation rather than to contest and reframe practices of urban planning. To substantiate the arguments, the chapter draws on the city of Freiburg in Germany. Despite its severe problems and challenges related to social justice and social equality, this city is widely hailed as a best-practice for sustainable urban development in much of the contemporary academic literature on this issue.

The Importance of Historical Stages of Construction Within the Context of Sustainable Urban Development of Hadrut City

Journal of Architectural and Engineering Research ◽

10.54338/27382656-2021.1-12 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 47-54

Author(s):

Nina Armen Nersesyan

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Urban Development ◽

Middle Ages ◽

Architectural Heritage ◽

Territorial Development ◽

Special Significance ◽

Late Middle Ages ◽

The 19Th Century ◽

Preservation of Artsakh's architectural heritage and the issues of use have acquired a special significance today. The historical stages of the construction of the city of Hadrut in Artsakh, and, as a result of their analysis, their impact on the further sustainable development of the city have been revealed. There are 5 main stages: formation, late Middle Ages, from the 19th century to the first half of the 20th century, Soviet and independence periods. Suggestions are given on the territorial development of the city.