Ecosystem approach to sustainable neighborhoods: applicability of environmental and urban sustainability indicators in informal neighborhoods
IntroductionInformal settlements in Peru face critical challenges related to the lack of urban planning, limited access to basic services, and high environmental vulnerability due to their location on hillsides and risk-prone areas. These settlements develop without regulation, exacerbating problems...
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| description | IntroductionInformal settlements in Peru face critical challenges related to the lack of urban planning, limited access to basic services, and high environmental vulnerability due to their location on hillsides and risk-prone areas. These settlements develop without regulation, exacerbating problems such as lack of potable water, inadequate sanitation, and poor solid waste management.MethodsThis study aimed to develop and apply a comprehensive evaluation model to understand the complex relationship between environmental and urban sustainability in informal neighborhoods. The model is based on an ecosystem approach that combines geospatial analysis, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and participatory tools to analyze how factors such as migration, the market, and state policies impact sustainability.ResultsThe results reveal a significant correlation between basic service coverage and the reduction of environmental vulnerability, as well as between urban development policies and territorial occupation dynamics.DiscussionIt is concluded that the proposed evaluation model can serve as a valuable decision-making tool for the formulation of local policies. These policies, tailored to the specific needs of each neighborhood, are essential to promoting sustainable development and improving the quality of life of their inhabitants. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-65c59b92695546c5b1ffca770c2109f42025-08-20T03:48:27ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Sustainable Cities2624-96342025-05-01710.3389/frsc.2025.15186941518694Ecosystem approach to sustainable neighborhoods: applicability of environmental and urban sustainability indicators in informal neighborhoodsJose Hinostroza-Martinez0María Custodio1Jesus Chavez-Villarroel2Faculty of Architecture, Universidad Nacional del Centro del Perú, Huancayo, PeruEnvironmental Science and Health—ESH Research Group, Faculty of Human Medicine, Universidad Nacional del Centro del Perú, Huancayo, PeruFaculty of Economy, Universidad Nacional del Centro del Perú, Huancayo, PeruIntroductionInformal settlements in Peru face critical challenges related to the lack of urban planning, limited access to basic services, and high environmental vulnerability due to their location on hillsides and risk-prone areas. These settlements develop without regulation, exacerbating problems such as lack of potable water, inadequate sanitation, and poor solid waste management.MethodsThis study aimed to develop and apply a comprehensive evaluation model to understand the complex relationship between environmental and urban sustainability in informal neighborhoods. The model is based on an ecosystem approach that combines geospatial analysis, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and participatory tools to analyze how factors such as migration, the market, and state policies impact sustainability.ResultsThe results reveal a significant correlation between basic service coverage and the reduction of environmental vulnerability, as well as between urban development policies and territorial occupation dynamics.DiscussionIt is concluded that the proposed evaluation model can serve as a valuable decision-making tool for the formulation of local policies. These policies, tailored to the specific needs of each neighborhood, are essential to promoting sustainable development and improving the quality of life of their inhabitants.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frsc.2025.1518694/fullenvironmental vulnerabilityinformal settlementsterritorial occupationurban policyurban sustainability |
| spellingShingle | Jose Hinostroza-Martinez María Custodio Jesus Chavez-Villarroel Ecosystem approach to sustainable neighborhoods: applicability of environmental and urban sustainability indicators in informal neighborhoods Frontiers in Sustainable Cities environmental vulnerability informal settlements territorial occupation urban policy urban sustainability |
| title | Ecosystem approach to sustainable neighborhoods: applicability of environmental and urban sustainability indicators in informal neighborhoods |
| title_full | Ecosystem approach to sustainable neighborhoods: applicability of environmental and urban sustainability indicators in informal neighborhoods |
| title_fullStr | Ecosystem approach to sustainable neighborhoods: applicability of environmental and urban sustainability indicators in informal neighborhoods |
| title_full_unstemmed | Ecosystem approach to sustainable neighborhoods: applicability of environmental and urban sustainability indicators in informal neighborhoods |
| title_short | Ecosystem approach to sustainable neighborhoods: applicability of environmental and urban sustainability indicators in informal neighborhoods |
| title_sort | ecosystem approach to sustainable neighborhoods applicability of environmental and urban sustainability indicators in informal neighborhoods |
| topic | environmental vulnerability informal settlements territorial occupation urban policy urban sustainability |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frsc.2025.1518694/full |
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