Six propositions for care-centric planning and governance that promote sustainable cities
Abstract This Perspective suggests six conceptual propositions to advance care-centric planning and governance in support of SDG 11. By prioritizing relationships, responsiveness, and collective well-being, while also integrating empowerment, environmental stewardship, and cultural diversity, a care...
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| author | Romina Rodela Miriam Williams Johanna Ohlsson Ida Sandström |
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| description | Abstract This Perspective suggests six conceptual propositions to advance care-centric planning and governance in support of SDG 11. By prioritizing relationships, responsiveness, and collective well-being, while also integrating empowerment, environmental stewardship, and cultural diversity, a care-centric approach fosters more inclusive and sustainable cities. Drawing on selected practice-based examples, we illustrate care’s potential to inspire novel governance approaches, and to stimulate discussion about urban planning for more just and resilient urban environments. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-0be265efcee64a70adcd61fa0fbfddc92025-08-20T02:15:28ZengNature Portfolionpj Urban Sustainability2661-80012025-05-01511610.1038/s42949-025-00214-ySix propositions for care-centric planning and governance that promote sustainable citiesRomina Rodela0Miriam Williams1Johanna Ohlsson2Ida Sandström3Department for Environment, Development and Sustainability Studies, Södertörn UniversityFaculty of Arts, Macquarie UniversityDepartment of Human Rights and Democracy, University College StockholmDepartment of Architecture and Built Environment, Faculty of Engineering, Lund UniversityAbstract This Perspective suggests six conceptual propositions to advance care-centric planning and governance in support of SDG 11. By prioritizing relationships, responsiveness, and collective well-being, while also integrating empowerment, environmental stewardship, and cultural diversity, a care-centric approach fosters more inclusive and sustainable cities. Drawing on selected practice-based examples, we illustrate care’s potential to inspire novel governance approaches, and to stimulate discussion about urban planning for more just and resilient urban environments.https://doi.org/10.1038/s42949-025-00214-y |
| spellingShingle | Romina Rodela Miriam Williams Johanna Ohlsson Ida Sandström Six propositions for care-centric planning and governance that promote sustainable cities npj Urban Sustainability |
| title | Six propositions for care-centric planning and governance that promote sustainable cities |
| title_full | Six propositions for care-centric planning and governance that promote sustainable cities |
| title_fullStr | Six propositions for care-centric planning and governance that promote sustainable cities |
| title_full_unstemmed | Six propositions for care-centric planning and governance that promote sustainable cities |
| title_short | Six propositions for care-centric planning and governance that promote sustainable cities |
| title_sort | six propositions for care centric planning and governance that promote sustainable cities |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1038/s42949-025-00214-y |
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