Developing sustainable development indicators for cities

Description

Developing sustainable development indicators for cities involves designing and implementing measurable criteria to assess urban progress toward environmental, social, and economic sustainability. This strategy enables city planners and policymakers to identify gaps, monitor improvements, and guide resource allocation. By providing clear benchmarks, these indicators address challenges such as inefficient resource use, social inequality, and environmental degradation, supporting evidence-based decision-making and fostering accountability in achieving sustainable urban development goals.

Implementation

The aim of the Sustainable Seattle (USA) project is to involve the public in drawing up 40 measurements for judging the city's success in being sustainable, on which they can collect regular feedback. Indicators include renewable energy use, air quality, literacy rate and poverty.