Sustainable Cities and Their Impact

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A city that prioritizes environmental, social, and economic well-being for current residents without compromising future generations' options.

To create human settlements with the least possible negative effect on the environment.

Maintaining natural systems that support human well-being, minimizing damage and emissions.

Reducing greenhouse gas and pollutant emissions, conserving resources (energy, water), treating waste properly, and recycling.

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Cities, by design, prioritize human needs over ecosystem health; therefore, creating a sustainable city creates a balancing act.

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A city, designed for human, not ecological, well-being, can be considered sustainable.
With a projected global population of 9-10 billion, fully harmonious human settlements with nature are not possible.
ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability (2016) defines sustainable cities as environments that provide a healthy habitat for current populations without compromising future generations.
The goal is to minimize a city's environmental impact.

"Impact" is defined as maintaining natural systems vital for human well-being with minimal harm.
Sustainable cities minimize conventional air and greenhouse gas emissions.
They use a minimal amount of non-renewable resources.
Treated wastewater is discharged into waterways, removing harmful pollutants.
Cities aim for efficient water and energy use, waste reduction, and recycling.
Waste disposal impacts are also minimized.