Sustainability and Equity in Urban Development (S&EUD): A Content Analysis of “Bright Spots” from the Accelerating City Equity (ACE) Project

Nishita Dsouza (), Anitha Devadason, Araliya M. Senerat, Patrin Watanatada, David Rojas-Rueda and Giselle Sebag
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Nishita Dsouza: International Society for Urban Health (ISUH), New York, NY 10003, USA
Anitha Devadason: International Society for Urban Health (ISUH), New York, NY 10003, USA
Araliya M. Senerat: International Society for Urban Health (ISUH), New York, NY 10003, USA
Patrin Watanatada: International Society for Urban Health (ISUH), New York, NY 10003, USA
David Rojas-Rueda: Colorado School of Public Health, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80532, USA
Giselle Sebag: International Society for Urban Health (ISUH), New York, NY 10003, USA

Sustainability, 2023, vol. 15, issue 9, 1-16

Abstract: Sustainable and equitable urban development (S&EUD) is vital to promote healthy lives and well-being for all ages. Recognizing equity as core to urban development is essential to ensure that cities are inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable. The aim of this study was to identify and assess the elements of equity and sustainability in exemplary bright spots using the ACE Framework and the United Nations’ 5 Ps of Sustainable Development. A content analysis process was performed to identify initial case studies, obtain bright spot information, and select final case studies. The exemplary bright spots selected were assessed for drivers of equity and the five pillars of sustainability. Results showed that equity and sustainability have become key considerations in urban development work. Numerous effective strategies and outcomes identified in the exemplary bright spots could be replicated in other contexts.

Keywords: equity; sustainability; urban development; content analysis; implementation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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