Evaluating Sustainable Land and Cities – Measuring Progress and Impact
The Evaluating Sustainable Land and Cities course instilled in me the understanding that developing sustainable urban settings is insufficient; we must also be capable of assessing their efficacy. This course focused on the instruments, measures, and frameworks employed to assess the genuine sustainability of cities. An activity that was particularly notable was assessing a city’s sustainability from various perspectives: environmental, social, and economic. This prompted me to reconsider the evaluation of initiatives in St. Kitts and Nevis. When evaluating land use regulations, it is insufficient to solely examine environmental outcomes; it is imperative to additionally analyze the impact of these policies on local communities and their livelihoods.
The course provided me with the analytical tools necessary to guarantee that my future projects are not only greenwashed but are truly effecting a beneficial, demonstrable influence on society, the economy, and the environment.
