Open AccessSustainable Development of Lantau City in Hong Kong through Enhancing the Cultural, Social and Economic Values
Author(s) -
Hee Sun Choi
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of art, architecture and built environment
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2617-2704
pISSN - 2617-2690
DOI - 10.32350/jaabe.41.01
Subject(s) - sustainability , social sustainability , sustainable development , ideology , social capital , politics , social change , built environment , economic growth , economic system , business , political science , sociology , economics , social science , engineering , civil engineering , ecology , law , biology
Sustainability is much more than simply protecting the environment. It requires a long-term vision for catalyzing the positive change that leads to sustainability in economic, social and environmental contexts. The current environmental problem is not simply related to the environment; rather, it encompasses the reconstruction of social and cultural issues in addition to economic policies that take into account natural capital as a resource. Considering the overall planning and design strategies in terms of sustainability, the most important fact is that the built environment is largely determined by the communities that dwell there and the buildings reflect the needs of the individuals and the various key actors, physical and social structure, and the physical location of the built structures. The current research is focused on the Lantau City in Hong Kong. It is a case study to determine the role of the cultural and social values in inducing sustainable development. The results showed that the consideration for the cultural and social capital, while moving away from political and economic ideologies, causes the success of sustainable development.