November 28, 2025Urban Studies

Why urban densification ignores the social dimension of sustainability

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Land policy is crucial for addressing social sustainability amidst urban densification practices.
Empirical data from the Netherlands and Switzerland highlight the need for integrating social objectives.
Active land-use planning must balance economic growth with cultural heritage and community cohesion.
Ignoring the political dimension of land policy risks undermining efforts toward affordable housing.

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Commentary reveals tensions in land policy impacting affordable housing and cultural heritage due to urban densification practices.

Gerber et al. (2025) studied this question.

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