Public Space and the Sustainable Development Goals Inclusion, Safety, Culture and Nature
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Edited by Joanne Dolley, Cities Research Institute, Keiran Hardy, Griffith Criminology Institute and Tony Matthews, School of Engineering and Built Environment and Cities Research Institute, Griffith University, Australia<i>‘Presenting the challenges of rapid urban development, the book </i>Public Space and the Sustainable Development Goals<i> exemplifies how and why public spaces are integrated and developed. As part of a series focused on the Sustainable Development Goals and how to progress these goals, this book centres on UN SDG 11, Target 7: creating inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable cities and settlements. The editors have assembled an insightful range of perspectives and research approaches to underscore the tangible impact that urban development has on communities and the environment. It presents insights from urban planners, disability advocates, geographers and artists, making it valuable for policy makers and local authorities tackling the diverse fabric of the cityscapes through to those working at the grassroots community action level.’</i>
- Francesca Boyd, AIPH Green City Update April 2025,
Presenting empirical and theoretical insights from urban planners, criminologists, disability advocates, geographers and artists, Public Space and the Sustainable Development Goals highlights the increased demand for high quality public open spaces for diverse populations. It answers the pivotal question of how to transform public spaces into safe, vibrant, and inclusive places that are resilient to contemporary social and environmental pressures. Expert contributors explore solutions for improving public space planning, design and policy with a focus on UN SDG 11, Target 7.
This timely book is an essential guide for scholars of geography, urban design, sociology and criminology. It is also a useful informative resource for practitioners of urban planning and landscape architecture.