Cities at crossroads of sustainable transitions

Abstract

Objectives. The study aims to elucidate how cities contribute to shaping urban sustainability transitions fopr urban social growth. Prior work. Cities are dealing with urban sustainability transitions bridging theory of urban sustainability and practices that make wealthy urban spaces meeting the needs of urban communities without compromising the wealth of future generations. Sustainability transitions rely on responsible urban communities that develop conditions for making cities sustainable communities. Approach. The study is following a qualitative approach and framework, by identifying views and choices that cities are embracing in order to encourage responsible behaviors and actions that enable urban transformation. Results. Cities are playing a leading role for sustainable urban development enabling citizens as responsible actors in decision making that benefit urban communities. Implications. As agents of social change, cities should intentionally design and implement policies that contribute to social urban transformation and make healthy urban spaces within urban communities. Value. The sustainable future of urban communities relies on cities which are committed to promoting citizen behaviours for making healthy and environment-friendly urban spaces. Cities are always going in transition to develop itineraries for urban sustainability making and planning.