TOPIC 10

SUSTAINABLE CITIES

Why sustainability matters?

SUSTAINABLE BALANCE

• Environmental Integrity• Economic Vitality• Community Well Being• Cultural Enhancement

THE TWO MOST IMPORTANT FACTORS AFFECTING SAFETY

• PEOPLE KNOWING EACH OTHER

• PEOPLE ACTING TOGETHER

A Safe Environment

• A safe environment is the foundation of a healthy city

• Environment sustainability = health for people

• Characterized by walkable neighborhoods, local food production, quality open space and mixed local land uses

• Sustainability policy is well entrenched in planning policy and practice