Abstract The concept of social sustainability has long been a subject of discussion within
academic literature and practitioners. However, there remains a lack of clarity in its definition …

Purpose Integrating and advancing social sustainability is foundational to achieving the
urban sustainable development goals. Given the rapid transformation of cities in the …

Local squares function as open spaces where people can conduct many activities and
where many social events take place. While squares in Iran have had a historical role in …

Despite the growing need for public housing schemes to contribute to the attainment of
sustainable residential neighbourhoods in line with the Sustainable Development Goal 11 …

Social sustainability in socially sustainable urban development is an escalating global
concern to ensure the well-being of urban society. Uncontrolled and rapid urbanization has …

Social sustainability plays an important role in improving life quality as it can foster good
relations between community members. However, this phenomenon, the main goal of which …

Social sustainability has become an increasingly global concern, particularly in urban areas,
where ensuring the well-being of urban societies is essential. However, the rapid …

Cities across the globe are experiencing the common phenomena of population
concentration due to fast pace of urbanization. Cities are considered hub of resources where …

Neighbourhoods have garnered global attention in sustainability evaluation owing to their
appropriate scale for demonstrating the interaction between the individual and the urban …

Examining the factors affecting the willingness to stay long-term in informal settlements and
paying attention to the amenities in this type of settlements have always been important for …