Strategies for the Promotion of Sustainable Urban Development: A Multicriteria Analysis

Abstract

Cities are centers of culture, science, commerce, productivity, social movements, industrial production, as well hubs for environmental and economic development. They are home to capable people providing social and technological advancements. Cities are self-organizing, adaptive and constantly evolving. Beyond playing an important role in the maximization of social and economic benefits of new ideas, cities are simultaneously extremely sensitive to human actions. This article aims to analyze the main indicators for the construction of a sustainable city through a multi-criteria evaluation. Through this analysis, and with the opinion of experts, this article will demonstrate the importance of strategic action for the promotion of a sustainable city.