Urban Sustainable Development Management and the Experiences of the European Union in Urban Ecosystem Governance

Document Type : Original Article

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10.22059/jnrg.2025.392391.1030

Abstract

In order to achieve a real stable situation in cities, sustainable urban development management is a basic solution that must develop policies to achieve sustainable cities. The purpose of this research is to deal with the concept of sustainable urban development management and also to present the best urban development experiences of the European Union. The research method of this article is descriptive-analytical. Sustainable development in cities should be based on sustainable urban management. Sustainable cities should be places where people want to live and work now and in the future. They meet the diverse needs of existing and future residents, are sensitive to their environment, and contribute to a high quality of life. Based on the perspective of sustainable urban development management, it is necessary to pay special attention to the sustainable indicators of the city in order to satisfy the citizens' demands and opinions in the affairs of the city in order to achieve balance and sustainable urban development. In order to improve the living conditions of urban communities, the city authorities should follow policies and programs that support the sustainable and resilient focus of social activities. According to the Leipzig Charter of the European Union, the implementation of a comprehensive and integrated development policy, focusing special attention on disadvantaged neighborhoods are two key principles for sustainable urban development. The European Union uses quantitative and qualitative indicators to compare sustainability indicators for each city. The four dimensions of economic development, social development, environmental protection and effective urban governance form the pillars of sustainable cities.

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