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Social sustainability with Urban Green Space (UGS) planning

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This paper aims to provide an approach and theoretical framework that indicates the importance of designing and planning Urban Green Spaces (UGS) for urban social sustainability. Sustainability is a widely used term in all urban development planning worldwide. Planning for urban social sustainability is one of the main pillars of sustainability that promote welfare and quality of life, which can be affected by the existence of nature in the city. UGS as the provider of social services such as recreational and physical activities and social interactions, are essential to promote the quality of life in urban areas, which is a key component of sustainable development. This paper applies an analytical-descriptive method for the critical review of key literature on UGS and social sustainability and aims to discuss the importance of UGS on urban social sustainability. The results demonstrate that designing and planning green spaces according to social aspects of sustainable development can be vital to improve the social sustainability of cities and promote the liveability of urban environments.

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