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fostering social sustainability

Social sustainability recognizes the significance and diversity of community, the critical importance of ‘sense of place’ and heritage - which include the buildings, townscapes, landscapes and immaterial culture-  in any plans for the future. A “sense of place” and cultural identity based on heritage are seen as a major component of quality of life and provide a sense of belonging. These are key aspects in ensuring social well-being and collaboration for the common good, and thus contributes to social sustainability.


Key reference

  • R Rostami, S M Khoshnava and H Lamit. 2014. “Heritage contribution in sustainable city.” IOP Conf. Series: Earth and Environmental Science 18.

  • Stephen McKenzie. 2004. "Social sustainability :Towards some deffinitions." Hawke Research Institute Working Paper Series No 27, Hawke Research Institute University of South Australia Magill, South Australia.