SUSTAINABLE URBAN PLANNING IN EUROPE

Sustainable urbanism is a concept that emerged in the 1990s in response to the environmental and social challenges posed by rapid urbanization and urban expansion. It aims to create cities and communities that are more ecologically sustainable economically viable and socially equitable. In this article we''ll look at what sustainable urbanism means why it''s important how it''s being implemented and what challenges it faces.Rapid unplanned urbanization has led to numerous environmental social and economic problems including air and water pollution traffic congestion loss of biodiversity social exclusion and poverty. Sustainable urban planning is important because it offers an integrated approach to solving these problems.