towards sustainable urban development with the contribution of ecological design principles

towards sustainable urban development with the contribution of ecological design principles

this study aims at providing a clear and concise framework of sustainable urban development (sud) to encourage strategically organized ecological efforts in order to develop cities which are sustainable enough to meet their citizens’ needs both in the current and future generation.

today, the ongoing struggles between climate change and urban growth has become more severe and has greatly threatened the global natural environment, economic development, social stability, and human wellbeing. therefore, it is highly recommended that careful planning of the environment in urban areas will be the crucial step to securing a sustainable future.

throughout this process, the potential effects of ecological design and its principles are highly determining in development of sustainable urban areas. based on literature review on sud and ecological design, this study provides design strategies and principles for cities to provide more healthy environments for citizens of all generations.