{"id":108085,"date":"2022-10-18T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-18T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/?p=108085"},"modified":"2022-10-18T10:18:10","modified_gmt":"2022-10-18T10:18:10","slug":"creating-sustainable-cities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/creating-sustainable-cities.html","title":{"rendered":"Sustainable Cities and the Future of Urbanisation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Amid the rapid urbanisation of the world around us, the need for better-planned cities has significantly increased in recent times. The World Bank (WB) has also highlighted that there has been a massive increase in the number of people migrating to cities, especially in Asia and Africa. The primary purpose of these migrants is to seek better job and lifestyle opportunities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The urban population would nearly double in size and around 70% of people would be living in the cities by 2030, according to the WB’s findings. Governments and international organisations are battling to find sustainable solutions to control urban sprawling and develop metropolitan areas that are more welcoming to nature. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, achieving the green revolution goals has been quite a challenge for many third-world countries and developing nations. Mapping the cities for sustainable development has become a mammoth task for countries that are either overpopulated or embattled with violence, refugees, and migrants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Putting a Stop to Uncontrolled Urbanisation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to different surveys conducted by environmental and construction experts on a global level, uncontrolled urbanization entails tremendous challenges. The most troublesome among them include widening income gaps, worsening pollution, and ageing infrastructure. Simply put, cities in today\u2019s world are struggling to keep up with the ever-expanding urban population. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, to create a harmonious balance between nature and urbanisation, the infrastructure and construction models of our cities should promote livability and eco-friendly practices. To come up with a people-centred urban environment where natural resources are conserved is one of the primary motives for developing sustainable cities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Goal 11 of UN: Sustainable Cities and Communities \u2014 Everything to Know!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The world has set its eyes on 2030. According to many countries and global organisations, the next decade is expected to be a \u201cgame-changer\u201d. And, considering the groundbreaking roadmap proposed by many tech and construction giants for the foreseeable future, we couldn\u2019t help but admit that the 2030s might actually be a disruptive decade. It could possibly revamp the concept of lifestyle and metropolitan development as we know it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The United Nations (UN) has also introduced an initiative called \u201cEnvision 2030\u201d. It is based on 17 goals, all centred on a sustainable development agenda. However, the 11th goal of the UN\u2019s Envision 2030 specifically talks about sustainable cities and communities. It highlights the framework and other essentials for developing and promoting eco-friendly infrastructure in today\u2019s world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Actually Is a Sustainable City? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Sustainable infrastructure based on skyward development is the best way to revamp the urban fabric of a city <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

According to recent findings and understanding, a metropolitan area can qualify as a sustainable community if it satisfies the following criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n