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Sustainable Development Outcomes
 
To bring about sustainable development it helps to have some outcomes to work towards and better understand what it means, such as those shown below:
 
 

Health -  Is more than the prevention of ill health.  It is a sense of general well being.  In order to be healthy, we need  access to good food, clean water, adequate housing and fuel at reasonable cost, as well as to feel safe, with good social contacts and a balanced lifestyle.

 

 

Crime -   The fear of crime bullying and persecution as well as reducing crime itself will enhance the environment and help to lead to good health through reduced stress and violence.

 

 

Skills -   People's skills, knowledge and access to information are maximized in order for them to participate fully in decision making affecting their community and fulfill their full potential.

 

 

Community -  The protection and enhancement of the local community and cultural identity, with opportunities to develop culture and leisure should be readily available to all. All sections of the community should be involved in decision making processes.

 

 

Economy - A local scale provides satisfying and rewarding work, which does not damage the environment at any level and aims to reduce poverty and economic disadvantages.

 

Pollution -   Properly designing facilities and implementing services can reduce people's reliance on car use and reduce pollution to levels that do not damage natural systems.

 

 

Resources- Reusing materials and previously used land or buildings reduces the need to extract and use new materials each time, maximising resources available for the future.

 

 

Energy -   Should be used in an efficient way to minimize the amount needed. It should then be obtained from a renewable source wherever possible.

 

 

Waste -   Shouldd first be minimized, then reused and recovered through recycling, composting or energy recovery. Any final disposal following these steps must be sustainable.

 

 

Wildlife and landscape -   Diversity of wildlife and natural habitats should be conserved and enhanced including archaeological, historic sites and outstanding landscapes. This can be achieved by locating urban areas and town centers within existing boundaries.

 

 

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