The Definition of a Theoretical Framework to Understand the Concept of Sustainable Development

Authors

  • Luz Alicia Cárdenas-Jirón Universidad de Chile

Abstract

This paper arises from the current need for understanding a concept such as Sustainable Development which is been applied to the professional, academic and political field. Therefore, what paper intends is to introduce the conceptual meaning of Sustainable Development, to set the context, to understand process evolution and to draw with a Latin American classic example. To do that, this article is organized as follow: first it is mentioned a global economic policy context in the second half of the century. After that it is made a theoretical framework to know the meaning and different emphasis related to Sustainable Development. From this viewpoint, it is showed agendas to advance to this way of development, which highlight local level as a solid ground to start. Finally it is showed a well know planning and management case study, the Curitiba city.

Author Biography

Luz Alicia Cárdenas-Jirón, Universidad de Chile

Arquitecta, MSc Urban Development Planning, University College London. Magister en Urbanismo, UCH / Académica e investigador del Departamento de Urbanismo, Facultad de Arquitectura y Urbanismo, Universidad de Chile.