Though sustainable development is not limited to a single definition, the most widely recognised definition of sustainable development is: “Development that meets the needs of current generations without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs” (WCED, 1987). There are three pillars of sustainable development; environmental, social and economic. Colantonio and Dixon (2011) highlight that much of the work involving sustainability focuses on economic and environmental sustainability, with little attention being paid to social sustainability. The lack of research on social sustainability is hindering to cities progressing as population growth is the fastest in city regions. Various social problems can arise from rapid
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The European Commission (EC) (2006 cited in Colantonio and Dixon, 2011) states that ‘transport, accessibility and mobility; improving access to services and amenities; improving the physical and natural environments and developing a city’s cultural focus’ are the key factors, which should be address to improve a city. The key factors, which are listed above, are part of an integrated approach adopted by many European cities in the 1990s, factoring in neighbourhood renewal, social inclusion and community involvement (Raco and Imrie, 2003). This was part of a new form of urban governance were urban regeneration projects could be compartmentalised into a series of manageable tasks (Raco, …show more content…
Jacques Rogge, President of the International Olympic Committee said, “the London 2012 Games have definitively served as a catalyst for development and improvements, both tangible and intangible, which would otherwise have taken decades to achieve” (HM Government, 2013). As part of the London 2012 Olympic bid, organisers promised the Games to be a ‘One Planet Olympics’, working in partnership with WWF and Bioregional. One of the five key sustainability themes is ‘inclusion: to host the most inclusive Games to date by promoting access, celebrating diversity and facilitating the physical, economic and social regeneration of the Lower Lea Valley and surrounding areas’ (cslondon.org, 2015). The theme of inclusion has also been included in similar reports from the LOCOG (London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games): ‘Inclusion: involve, communicate, and consult effectively with stakeholders and the diverse communities surrounding the Olympic Park and venues’ (London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games 11). These social sustainability targets are apart of the London Olympic model. This model of success was an attempt to improve the Olympic legacy based on past
The European Commission (EC) (2006 cited in Colantonio and Dixon, 2011) states that ‘transport, accessibility and mobility; improving access to services and amenities; improving the physical and natural environments and developing a city’s cultural focus’ are the key factors, which should be address to improve a city. The key factors, which are listed above, are part of an integrated approach adopted by many European cities in the 1990s, factoring in neighbourhood renewal, social inclusion and community involvement (Raco and Imrie, 2003). This was part of a new form of urban governance were urban regeneration projects could be compartmentalised into a series of manageable tasks (Raco, …show more content…
Jacques Rogge, President of the International Olympic Committee said, “the London 2012 Games have definitively served as a catalyst for development and improvements, both tangible and intangible, which would otherwise have taken decades to achieve” (HM Government, 2013). As part of the London 2012 Olympic bid, organisers promised the Games to be a ‘One Planet Olympics’, working in partnership with WWF and Bioregional. One of the five key sustainability themes is ‘inclusion: to host the most inclusive Games to date by promoting access, celebrating diversity and facilitating the physical, economic and social regeneration of the Lower Lea Valley and surrounding areas’ (cslondon.org, 2015). The theme of inclusion has also been included in similar reports from the LOCOG (London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games): ‘Inclusion: involve, communicate, and consult effectively with stakeholders and the diverse communities surrounding the Olympic Park and venues’ (London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games 11). These social sustainability targets are apart of the London Olympic model. This model of success was an attempt to improve the Olympic legacy based on past