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The makings of disability-inclusive sustainable communities: Perspectives from Australia

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Inclusion and equity are integral to achieving sustainable cities and communities. Yet the perspectives of disabled people have often been missing in this urban agenda. Foregrounding disability reveals that inclusive communities is a lived concept, that is multi-dimensional and embedded in place. However, current experiences reveal that communities and cities are still places of exclusion and isolation due to the legacy of ableist urban planning, governance, and design. The research found that five core interconnected elements help make communities and cities inclusive. These elements act as foundations to guide future planning practice and policy development to achieve the goal of inclusive sustained cities and communities for all citizens.

Source: Urban Governance

DOI: 10.1016/j.ugj.2024.03.004

Authors: Lisa Stafford, Matt Novacevski, Rosie Pretorius, Pippa Rogers

Institution: University of Tasmania

Language: English

Topic: Disability Rights and Representation

Subfield: Safety Research

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Sustainable cities and communities, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,500