Sustainability, planning and urban development. Looking for a critical integration through the study of recent cases

Authors

  • Francisco Sergio Campos-Sánchez University of Granada
  • Francisco Javier Abarca-Álvarez University of Granada
  • Alvaro Domingues University of Porto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5821/ace.12.36.5145

Keywords:

Sustainable urbanization, strategic planning, ecological urbanism, critical studies

Abstract

Objectives

The application of sustainability on cities planning and development is a key issue in the management and urban practice of urbanism by both academic and professional world. Although its importance is recognized separately, nowadays an integrated discussion on planning, urban development and sustainability is required. The aim is to clarify their meanings and explore both their compatibility spaces and limits, which increases knowledge in this field.

Methodology

Through a systematic search of specific literature, a critical study of recent cases is made in which these terms interact with each other, focusing on the diversity of both their approaches and materials. The complexity of achieving sustainable urban planning and development is emphasized and discussed.

Results

The results demonstrate an increasing interest on this field of study. Cities can be one of the most propitious fields for the solution of ecological problem by means of a strategic, multiscale, innovative, visionary and educational planning, derived from participatory processes, assessed by indicators and agreed by its various multilevel stakeholders.

Originality

In order to clarify these mechanisms suggestions for future research are also provided.

Author Biographies

Francisco Sergio Campos-Sánchez, University of Granada

PhD Assistant Professor. Department of Territorial Planning and Urban Design

Francisco Javier Abarca-Álvarez, University of Granada

PhD Assistant Professor. Department of Territorial Planning and Urban Design

Alvaro Domingues, University of Porto

Associate Professor. Center for Architecture and Urban Studies (CEAU), Faculty of Architecture

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Published

2018-03-02

Issue

Year 12, issue 36 (Feb. 2018)

Section

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