Review of Research on Urban Social Space and Sustainable Development

Abstract

Urban social space and sustainable urban development are both prominent areas of research in urban studies. The development of a city is closely tied to the development of its social space. The level of sustainable development in a city can be assessed by examining the evolution of its urban social space. Therefore, the two are highly interconnected in a close relationship. However, the social dimension of sustainable development has always received the least attention compared to the economy and the environment. Therefore, this paper examines urban transformation and urban spatial structure, social composition, the activity space and living space of urban residents, the social integration of urban residents in urban communities, and urban planning. This paper provides a comprehensive literature review of research on urban social space and sustainable development. On the one hand, this literature review thoroughly examines the correlation between urban social space and sustainable urban development. On the other hand, it broadens the perspectives of urban research, highlights the key role of social dimensions in sustainable urban development, and helps to draw the attention of academics to this topic. In addition, this literature review may provide policymakers with more comprehensive information on urban social space and sustainable development.

Multicriteria Analysis of Cement Mortar with Recycled Sand

“…Sustainable development is a global challenge that requires rethinking the way we produce and consume goods and services [1]. The linear model of production, based on extracting resources, transforming them into products, and disposing of them as waste, is not compatible with the finite capacity of the planet and the growing needs of the population [2,3].…”

“…By designing products that are durable, recyclable, and reusable, and by optimizing the use of energy and materials, the environmental impact of production can be reduced, while also creating value, jobs, and well-being for society. However, achieving a circular economy requires a holistic perspective that integrates the different aspects of production and consumption and considers the needs of the present and future generations, as well as the social [1], environmental [4], and economic [5] dimensions of development. In view of this, when planning a potentially beneficial modification of cement composites, all these factors should be taken into account.…”

A Study on the Relationship between Urban Spatial Structure Evolution and Ecological Efficiency in Shandong Province

“…Many studies have been conducted to characterize the spatial structure of cities from different perspectives, Remote sensing imagery is widely used in this regard [11][12][13][14], mostly focusing on the patch scale [15,16]. Different scholars have studied the urban spatial structure from different perspectives and explored the changes in the urban spatial structure with the development of urbanization [17][18][19]. Zhu et al studied the evolution of the spatial structure of the Yangtze River Delta urban agglomeration from the perspective of urban expansion and found the evolution law of the urban agglomeration structure from multicenter to single-center and multigroup to multicenter and multigroup [20].…”