List of figures

List of tables

Prologue

Definition of Children and Youth

Glossary of Terms

Introduction to the book

Chapter 1: Community Life: What do we know about social sustainability?

Chapter 2: Research Methods: How can we measure the quality of the social lives of children and youth?

Chapter 3: Inviting Participation: How can we meaningfully engage children and youth in the design process?

Chapter 4: Young People’s Voices: What do our children and youth think about social sustainability?

Chapter 5: The Neighbourhood: What is the role of the local context in social sustainability for our children and youth?

Chapter 6: Beyond the Neighbourhood: What can we do to design socially and ecologically sustainable cities for our children and youth?

Chapter 7: Design Theories: What is the role of theoretical foundations in designing for social sustainability?

Chapter 8: Pathways to Change: How can we integrate social sustainability principles into neighbourhood and city planning through improving policy settings and advocacy?

Chapter 9: A call to action: Let’s envision a brighter future

Chapter 10: Ways Forward: What practical approaches and tools are available for urban design professionals?

Epilogue

Index