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Urban SUNstainability: a multi-dimensional policy evaluation framework proposal
Eduardo Medeiros (Medeiros, E.);
Título Revista
CIDADES, Comunidades e Territórios
Ano (publicação definitiva)
2020
Língua
Inglês
País
Portugal
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Abstract/Resumo
This paper discusses the concept of Urban SUNstainability and its importance for territorial sustainable development. Generically understood as a process for attaining sustainable development in urban areas, via the intense production and use of solar energy, Urban SUNstainability is presented as a convincing urban policy strategy for a greener, sustainable and prosperous world. Based on existing experiences in areas with abundant levels of solar radiation, it was found that, by now, the use and production of solar energy in urban areas starts to be economically viable, and should be regarded as an adequate solution to implement a greener and sustainable territorial development process in urban areas. As a way to assess the potential and current levels of Urban SUNstainability in urban areas, the paper proposes a multi-dimensional policy evaluation framework, based on five crucial aspects: the solar energy generation capacity, the direct and indirect environmental, economic and social benefits from implementing Urban SUNstainability strategies, and the soundness and effectiveness of the urban planning and governance processes related to the implementation of this process.
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Palavras-chave
SUNstainability,Sustainable Development,Territorial Development,Urban Development,Solar Energy.
  • Ciências da Terra e do Ambiente - Ciências Naturais
  • Engenharia do Ambiente - Engenharia e Tecnologia
  • Geografia Económica e Social - Ciências Sociais
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Referência de financiamento Entidade Financiadora
UIDB/03127/2020 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia