Design for social sustainability in cultural spacesA framework for creating thriving new communities

Culture concerns to the “life Style” of the members of a given Society- their habits and customs, together with the stuffs they produce.Social and cultural factors are identified as an essential element because of the contribution they make to building vibrant and inclusive communities. Six areas are identified as important supports for social and cultural life: a sense of community identity and belonging; tolerance, respect and engagement with people from different cultures, background and beliefs; friendly, co-operative and helpful behaviour in neighbourhoods; opportunities for cultural, leisure, community, sport and other activities; low levels of crime and anti-social behaviour with visible, effective and community-friendly policing; and opportunities for all people to be socially included and have similar life opportunities.Social sustainability is about ensuring the sustenance of the diverse social relations that exist in healthy communities. Creating the physical, cultural and social places that support wellbeing and a sense of community involves a process of engagement with the people who inhabit those places.There are several key points to note: social sustainability is as much about the process as it is about the outcome, the design of the physical place is critical and the physical outcomes need to be integrated with social infrastructure systems.Drawing on a review of international experience the Young Foundation has developed a framework containing four elements that are essential to build new communities that will be successful and sustainable in the long term. These are: amenities and social infrastructure; social and cultural life; voice and influence; and space to grow. The note is divided into two parts. Part A provides a background to social sustainability in cultural spaces.Part B focuses on design principles and provides practical strategies for architects pursuing socially sustainable outcomes. The purpose of this article is to examine these four factors in the design of cultural spaces in modern societies.

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Culture ، Society ، social sustainability ، Cultural centers.