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

Given the increasing importance of urban sustainable development in the contemporary world, urban sustainable development management is an essential solution for achieving a genuinely sustainable state in cities, requiring the formulation of policies to achieve sustainable cities. This research aims to address the concept of urban sustainable development management and present the policies and experiences of the European Union (EU) in achieving desirable urban development. The research method in this study is descriptive-analytical, which uses a review approach in document analysis and library research to examine the main purpose of the research. The findings show that the EU, with its 28 member countries, has institutionalized sustainable development at all levels of governance. A comprehensive and integrated framework, emphasis on participation, funding, and knowledge and experience exchange programs are the most important success factors in urban sustainable development management in the EU. Based on the research results, a new approach to urban governance is needed, based on a new perspective on urban management, which operates in such a way that, in addition to public management, it seeks public participation and has the capacity to attract their cooperation. This research emphasizes that improving urban sustainable development management requires integrated, participatory, and dynamic approaches that, by considering the various dimensions of development and stakeholder participation, can help create more sustainable and equitable cities.