Table 1 Summary of key perspectives and priorities of Arctic urban development professionals
From: Downscaling the sustainable development goals for the Arctic cities
Factors | Description | Perspectives |
|---|---|---|
Factor 1 | Green infrastructure and renewable energy | Green solutions, climate adaptation, mitigation strategies for resilient, low-carbon urban development |
Factor 2 | Infrastructure and population growth | Population growth aligned with infrastructure development to create compact cities, fostering urban vitality and economic growth |
Factor 3 | Environment and social sustainability | Integrating environmental, social, and economic priorities |
Factor 4 | Community-centered development | Community-based development focusing on local resources, equitable services, and localized SDG implementation for long-term sustainability over international sourcing |
Factor 5 | Livable urban development | Innovative urban planning, green energy, quality of life, and population growth for urban livability |
Factor 6 | Economic diversification, local empowerment | Empowering communities and diversifying local economies for resilience, inclusion, and sustainable economic growth |
Factor 7 | Environmental conservation | Prioritizing environmental sustainability, local climate resilience and well-being |
