Network City and Landscape (NSL), ETH Zürich’s Post

𝐔𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞! 🌍 Pleased to share a new blog post written by David Kaufmann and Michael Wicki for the Energy Blog, hosted by the Energy Science Center, ETH Zurich, delving into the democratic legitimacy of urban sustainability transformations. The blog is based on the recently published study in Nature Portfolio Sustainability highlighting a critical disconnect: while European cities often prioritize long-term environmental goals like biodiversity and transportation, residents tend to focus on socio-economic concerns such as cost of living, public health, and employment. The findings underline an essential point: for urban sustainable development to be effective, it must align with residents' priorities. By addressing basic needs alongside ambitious sustainability goals, cities can foster public acceptance, avoid political backlash, and ensure equitable energy transitions. 👉 Link in the comments!