Abstract
Regional and urban sustainability no longer consider as an solely environmental or economic concern, but also incorporate social dimensions. However, the notions and indicators of social dimension of sustainability has not been very clearly defined. We linked social sustainability with the level of socio-economic well-being, equitable access to social service and quality of social capital. There are at least three types of municipalities in the Sverdlovsk region, based on the availability of certain social services and their dynamics. Analysis of strategic documents and policy actions of regional government demonstrate some positive shifts in social services availability, however regional differentiation on the demographic and economic indicators should also be taken in account. Gaps in the regional strategic planning system are identified and recommendations are formulated.
Highlights
The concept of sustainable development is complicated and, according to many authors, includes at least an interrelated triad - ecology, economy, and social aspects [1, 2]
Analysis of strategic documents and policy actions of regional government demonstrate some positive shifts in social services availability, regional differentiation on the demographic and economic indicators should be taken in account
Jabareen consider that the concept of safety is the fundamental part of sustainability in general and social sustainability in particular [11]
Summary
The concept of sustainable development is complicated and, according to many authors, includes at least an interrelated triad - ecology, economy, and social aspects [1, 2]. A number of authors link general sustainability criteria with local indicators of socio-economic development and propose a system of sustainable local development indicators [6, 7]. Many authors discuss conceptual framework of social sustainability, the clear theoretical concept of social sustainability is still missing and it is an open and contested issue. Schoeman highlighted the importance of social and human capital, the quality of social services, and liveability indicators [10]. Jabareen consider that the concept of safety is the fundamental part of sustainability in general and social sustainability in particular [11]
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