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How does a sustainable community embody the principles of sustainable development?

The Department for Communities and Local Government has a definition of a sustainable community, which relates closely to sustainable development

Short Definition
Sustainable communities are places where people want to live and work, now and in the future.

Long Definition
Sustainable communities are places where people want to live and work, now and in the future. They meet the diverse needs of existing and future residents, are sensitive to their environment, and contribute to a high quality of life. They are safe and inclusive, well planned, built and run, and offer equality of opportunity and good services for all.

The components of a sustainable community: headlines

Sustainable communities are:

The full definition is available here


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