Urban sustainability implementation and indicators in the United States: A systematic review

Urban sustainability is the goal of many cities in world, yet very few have achieved a level that goes beyond most basic environmental objectives. The practice and assessment implementation are greatly compounded by lack funding, technical know-how, political will, power disparity between dominant institutions marginalized communities. This systematic analysis urban literature involved review 241 studies published 2010 2022. We critically examined current debates challenges sustainability, identifying gaps opportunities providing recommendations for creating equitable, just, sustainable futures. also reviewed 23 to summarize social, ecological, technological systems (SETS) indicators used measure same period, which may not be relevant lived experiences To move toward more meaningful equitable pathways, it important develop SETS reflective priorities diverse groups society. identifies four major issues literature: space, scale, stakeholders, dimension. These need centered planning order solutions appropriate local context.