About the Journal
The Journal of Sustainable Urban Futures encourages the integration of theoretical and practical perspectives, fostering innovative approaches and solutions for sustainable urban futures. It serves as a valuable resource for academics, policymakers, urban planners, and professionals working towards creating resilient and livable cities for present and future generations. It publishes interdisciplinary articles that address a wide range of topics, including urban planning, transportation, energy systems, architecture, environmental management, social equity, and community engagement.
The Journal of Sustainable Urban Futures covers a broad spectrum of topics within the realm of urban sustainability. It welcomes high-quality original research articles, theoretical discussions, critical reviews, and case studies that contribute to the understanding and advancement of sustainable urban development. Key areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
Urban Planning and Design: Examining strategies and approaches for creating well-designed, inclusive, and environmentally conscious urban spaces. This includes urban form, land use planning, green infrastructure, and smart city initiatives.
Transportation and Mobility: Investigating sustainable transportation systems, alternative modes of transportation, urban mobility patterns, and their impact on energy consumption, air quality, and social equity.
Energy and Resource Management: Exploring innovative energy solutions, renewable energy integration, energy-efficient buildings, waste management, and resource conservation in urban environments.
Environmental Sustainability: Addressing issues related to air and water quality, climate change adaptation and mitigation, biodiversity conservation, and green urbanism.
Social Equity and Community Engagement: Investigating the social dimensions of urban sustainability, including issues of social justice, community resilience, participatory governance, and inclusive urban development.
The Journal of Sustainable Urban Futures is committed to promoting evidence-based research and fostering the exchange of ideas and knowledge among scholars, practitioners, and policymakers.