Question

What is the advantage of social sustainability?

Answer 1

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• Social sustainability is an often overlooked aspect of sustainability, as sustainable development discussions often focus on the environmental or economic aspects of sustainability. All three dimensions of sustainability must be addressed to attain the most sustainable outcome possible

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• “Social sustainability occurs when the formal and informal processes; systems; structures; and relationships actively support the capacity of current and future generations to create healthy and livable communities. Socially sustainable communities are equitable, diverse, connected and democratic and provide a good quality of life.”

• Social sustainability is “a process for creating sustainable successful places that promote wellbeing, by understanding what people need from the places they live and work. Social sustainability combines design of the physical realm with design of the social world infrastructure to support social and cultural life, social amenities, systems for citizen engagement, and space for people and places to evolve.”

• “The ability of a community to develop processes and structures which not only meet the needs of its current members but also support the ability of future generations to maintain a healthy community.”

Answer 2

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1. Social sustainability is a proactive way of managing and identifying business impacts on employees, workers in the value chain, customers, and local communities. Companies that raise the importance of social sustainability recognize the significance of their relationships with people, communities and society.
2. At a community or societal level, the social benefits of sustainable design include knowledge transfer, improved environmental quality, neighborhood restoration, and reduced health risks from pollutants associated with building energy use.