n sochacka Sep 4, 2007 21:46 pm

Hi,

I'm researching ecologically sustainable (ES) urban design in master-planned communities. My focus is on the social impacts of ES technologies and practices, e.g. changes to comfort, psychological and physical health, social capital etc. It's easy to find information on the environmental benefits of ES urban design but more difficult to find studies that investigate the social effects. Does anyone know of any theoretical or empirical attempts to characterise the social impacts of ES urban design, either at a household or community level? Any help or direction would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Nicki

Nicki Sochacka
PhD Student
Catalyst - Research Centre for Society and Technology
University of Queensland Brisbane, Australia
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