Criteria for evaluation and guidelines for land use planning in terms of sustainable urban development

• Main Authors: Irena Ostojić, Tadej Glažar
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Architecture and University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Civil and Geodetic Engineering 2014-10-01
• Series: Igra Ustvarjalnosti
• Subjects: sustainable spatial development; urban space; land use; natural resources
• Online Access: http://iu-cg.org/paper/2014/IU_CG_02-2014_ostojic.pdf

Sustainable spatial development is a generally accepted objective and principle in spatial planning. It is implemented mainly by regulations in the sectors for management of natural resources, but not comprehensively in implementing regulations for urban space management. One of the most important instruments of spatial planning at local level is land use, for which there is no comprehensive framework of implementing measures for achieving sustainable spatial objectives in urban areas. In accordance with the review and critical analysis of literature, there are four measures presented in the paper: protection of natural resources and reduction of environmental-climate risks, compact urban structure, mixed-use and accessibility of urban functions. The review and analysis have shown that the listed measures enable sustainable development of urban areas, but only if they are planned and implemented in accordance with supporting physical, social and economic elements of urban space. In the conclusion, indicators which can assess the level of sustainability in land use design are presented and guidelines for restructuring land use in existing settlement areas are described.