Publication Date:
2022
abstract:
UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals define a worldwide framework that
embraces all the human activities. Goals, targets, and indicators are basic elements
of the pragmatic scheme that UN identified to update well-known concepts included
in the word “sustainability” since 1989. Earlier, the awareness about opportunities
and limits to growth (Meadows et al., 1972) was clearly stated in the 26 principles
of the “United Nations Conference on the Human Environment” that was held in
Stockholm, Sweden, from June 5–16 in 1972. Since almost 50 years, the United
Nations emphasize the necessity to overcome singular and specific needs towards a
global and long-term vision. In the last half of a century, this is the most relevant
worldwide story that tries to address the individual and the general behaviors
towards more responsible actions.
Apart from the practical outcomes that demonstrate the difficulties to reach
aimed results, in this chapter author wants to stress the necessity to reconcile some
dichotomies that emerge in sustainable planning and design for vulnerable
communities:
1. Qualitative VS quantitative approach.
2. Subjective VS objective point of view.
3. General VS specific remark.
These three issues are diffusely treated trying to remark common objectives and
similar viewpoints of human settlements and territory.
embraces all the human activities. Goals, targets, and indicators are basic elements
of the pragmatic scheme that UN identified to update well-known concepts included
in the word “sustainability” since 1989. Earlier, the awareness about opportunities
and limits to growth (Meadows et al., 1972) was clearly stated in the 26 principles
of the “United Nations Conference on the Human Environment” that was held in
Stockholm, Sweden, from June 5–16 in 1972. Since almost 50 years, the United
Nations emphasize the necessity to overcome singular and specific needs towards a
global and long-term vision. In the last half of a century, this is the most relevant
worldwide story that tries to address the individual and the general behaviors
towards more responsible actions.
Apart from the practical outcomes that demonstrate the difficulties to reach
aimed results, in this chapter author wants to stress the necessity to reconcile some
dichotomies that emerge in sustainable planning and design for vulnerable
communities:
1. Qualitative VS quantitative approach.
2. Subjective VS objective point of view.
3. General VS specific remark.
These three issues are diffusely treated trying to remark common objectives and
similar viewpoints of human settlements and territory.
Iris type:
2.1 Contributo in volume (Capitolo o Saggio)
Keywords:
Mixed research, quantitative and qualitative research
List of contributors:
DE LOTTO, Roberto
Book title:
Design for Vulnerabile