Abstract
The article considers the main parameters of the sustainable development of the urban environment as a basis for ecological development of the major Bulgarian Black Sea cities - Varna and Burgas. Based on the problems of urbanization in the post-totalitarian transition in Bulgaria, conclusions and findings are made about the nature and characteristics of the formed urban communities in the leading port cities of the Republic of Bulgaria in the Black Sea. The thesis is defended that the future development of our Black Sea cities should be based on environmental friendliness and sustainability. They should strive for a coastal fluidity, with a transition from one urban environment to another, with a panorama of a cultural collage that combines aspects of the ecological urban environment and architecture with the challenges of technology and modern transport and communication infrastructure. An attempt has been made to highlight the positive and negative changes in the development of the Black Sea cities over the last three decades. The main guidelines for the necessary changes in the regulatory aspect are presented. They should ensure the protection of the air, soil, water and nature of the Black Sea region.
Highlights
Sustainable development is "development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." Sustainable development is one of the leading paradigms of the present century
It is difficult to reveal the guidelines for sustainable development of an entire geographical region, such as the Bulgarian Black Sea coast
It is important to emphasize, above all, that this region has great potential, especially when the sustainable development of cities is combined with the necessary environmental activities to protect the air, water and soil
Summary
Sustainable development is "development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." Sustainable development is one of the leading paradigms of the present century. The most significant of them are: urbanization (mass relocation of the population from rural areas and small towns to large urban centers and industrial agglomerations); industrialization; the development of urban and interurban infrastructure; extraction of various resources in suburban areas (drinking water, inert building materials, logging, food production); problems with municipal waste management; the need for wastewater treatment; pollution and dust in the city air from car traffic. All these processes develop and proceed with different speed and intensity. Implementation of intelligent systems for administration and support of the market of recyclable raw materials
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
