Sustainable Urban Planning

Strategies and Environmental Benefits

Abstract

Making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable is one of the objectives established in the 2030 Agenda by the UN (United Nations) and a commitment made by all member countries, including Brazil (UNITED NATIONS, 2015). In this context, urban planning policies and actions addressing environmental issues are fundamental to achieving the established goals. This study aims to investigate which urban planning policies and actions contribute to environmental sustainability in large cities. The specific objectives are to determine the main challenges in incorporating sustainable practices into urban planning and to relate the potential benefits of implementing green infrastructure in urban areas. This is a literature review that addresses concepts, characteristics, classifications, and definitions according to relevant standards on the subject. Among the results, it was possible to define the concept of Sustainable Urban Planning and identify the main strategies for Urban Sustainability. It was concluded that to achieve sustainability in urban planning, it is essential to adopt an integrated and participatory approach, ensuring that policies benefit all segments of the population and contribute to the sustainable development of cities.