Sustainable city design refers to the practice of planning and constructing urban areas in a way that minimizes negative impacts on the environment, promotes social equity, and ensures long-term economic viability.
Related terms
Green Infrastructure: Green infrastructure refers to natural or semi-natural elements such as parks, gardens, and urban forests integrated into urban areas to provide ecosystem services like flood control and improved air quality.
Transit-oriented Development: Transit-oriented development is a type of urban planning that focuses on creating mixed-use communities around public transportation hubs. It aims to reduce reliance on cars by promoting walking, cycling, and using public transit.
Urban Heat Island Effect: The urban heat island effect occurs when cities experience higher temperatures compared to surrounding rural areas due to the concentration of buildings and human activities. It can be mitigated through strategies like planting more trees and using reflective materials in construction.