Are sustainable cities “happy” cities? Associations between sustainable development and human well-being in urban areas of the United States

Cloutier, Scott; Larson, Lincoln R.; Jambeck, Jenna

doi:10.1007/s10668-013-9499-0

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“…There is evidence of a positive relationship between pro-environmental behavior and psychological well-being (Corral-Verdugo et al, 2011;Ganglmair-Wooliscroft & Wooliscroft, 2016;Suárez-Varela et al, 2016;Venhoeven et al, 2013). In addition, a link between positive emotions and environmentally responsible behavior has been proposed (e.g., Cloutier et al, 2014;Helliwell, 2014;O'Brien, 2008). Previous studies have shown that psychological factors correlated to well-being such as self-construal, sense of control, values, world views, goals, and felt responsibility (Gifford & Nilsson, 2014).…”

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ocial Well-Being and Pro-Environmental Behavior: A Cross-Lagged Panel Design

Prati¹,

Albanesi²,

Pietrantoni³

2017

HER

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The main aim of this study was to investigate the bidirectional relationship between social well-being and energy conservation behavior as a form of pro-environmental behavior. Participants were 298 undergraduate and master's students at an Italian public university. We applied structural equation modeling with two waves of survey data from a cross-lagged panel design to investigate reciprocal relationships between latent variables representing social well-being and pro-environmental behavior. Results showed that pro-environmental behavior at baseline predicted later social well-being controlling for the effects of baseline social well-being. Conversely, social well-being at baseline predicted subsequent levels of pro-environmental behavior controlling for previous levels of pro-environmental behavior. Results were compared using multi-group invariance testing of paths across gender. These relationships did not differ between men and women. Together, these findings suggest that a bidirectional relationship between social well-being and pro-environmental behavior is supported.

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ocial Well-Being and Pro-Environmental Behavior: A Cross-Lagged Panel Design

Prati¹,

Albanesi²,

Pietrantoni³

2017

HER

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“…As in Cloutier et al [8], this paper treats happiness and well-being as synonyms. Happiness scores were obtained for 2009-the only year of freely available data-from the Gallup Healthways Well-Being Index (WBI) [4] for 187 Core Based Statistical Areas (CBSAs) across the United States.…”

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Measures of a Sustainable Commute as a Predictor of Happiness

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Abstract:The ways in which we travel-by what mode, for how long, and for what purpose-can affect our sense of happiness and well-being. This paper assesses the relationships between measures of the sustainability of transportation systems in U.S. metropolitan areas and subjective well-being. Associations between self-reported happiness levels from the Gallup Healthways Well-being Index and commute data were examined for 187 core-based statistical areas (CBSA). We also supplement this quantitative analysis through brief case studies of high-and low-performing happiness cities. Our quantitative results indicate that regions with higher commute mode shares by non-automobile modes generally had higher well-being scores, even when controlling for important economic predictors of happiness. We also find that pro-sustainable transportation policies can have implications for population-wide happiness and well-being. Our case studies indicate that both high and low scoring happiness cities demonstrate a dedicated commitment to improving sustainable transportation infrastructure. Our study suggests that cities that provide incentives for residents to use more sustainable commute modes may offer greater opportunity for happiness than those that do not.

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“…Limited research to-date suggests that sustainable neighborhoods have a significant positive impact on property prices [17], and that people living in sustainable neighborhoods are happier [18] and enjoy a better quality of life and place [13]. Consequently, neighborhoods are increasingly gaining attention as planning units of great potential for contribution to sustainable urban development [19].…”

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Neighborhood Sustainability Assessment: Evaluating Residential Development Sustainability in a Developing Country Context

Yiğitcanlar

Kamruzzaman

Teriman³

2015

Sustainability

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Rapid urbanization, improved quality of life, and diversified lifestyle options have collectively led to an escalation in housing demand in our cities, where residential areas, as the largest portion of urban land use type, play a critical role in the formation of sustainable cities. To date there has been limited research to ascertain residential development layouts that provide a more sustainable urban outcome. This paper aims to evaluate and compare sustainability levels of residential types by focusing on their layouts. The paper scrutinizes three different development types in a developing country context-i.e., subdivision, piecemeal, and master-planned developments. This study develops a "Neighborhood Sustainability Assessment" tool and applies it to compare their sustainability levels in Ipoh, Malaysia. The analysis finds that the master-planned development, amongst the investigated case studies, possesses the potential to produce higher levels of sustainability outcomes. The results reveal insights and evidence for policymakers, planners, development agencies and researchers; advocate further studies on neighborhood-level sustainability analysis, and; emphasize the need for collective efforts and an effective process in achieving neighborhood sustainability and sustainable city formation.

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Are sustainable cities “happy” cities? Associations between sustainable development and human well-being in urban areas of the United States

Cited by 83 publications

References 18 publications

ocial Well-Being and Pro-Environmental Behavior: A Cross-Lagged Panel Design

ocial Well-Being and Pro-Environmental Behavior: A Cross-Lagged Panel Design

Measures of a Sustainable Commute as a Predictor of Happiness

Neighborhood Sustainability Assessment: Evaluating Residential Development Sustainability in a Developing Country Context

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