Urban spaces can be turned more sustainable and greener with an integrated approach:

1. Green Infrastructure:

Increase Green Spaces:
Parks and Gardens: Develop more parks, community gardens, and green roofs.
Urban Forests: Plant trees in the streets and in empty lots to improve fresh air quality and provide shade.
-Sustainable Drainage Systems: Introduce rain gardens, permeable pavements, and bioswales to collect and filter rainwater, thereby preventing runoff and promoting quality water.

2. Sustainable Transportation:

-Public Transport: Implement efficient and cheap public transport, such as buses, trams, and subways.
-Encourage Cycling and Walking: Build roads that are cycle-friendly and also walking-friendly for pedestrians.
-Implement Sustainable Vehicles: Encourage using electric cars, pools, and ride sharing.

3. Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy:

– Green Buildings: Advocate for buildings that are green, with built-in solar panels, green roof, and superior insulation.
-Renewable Energy Sources: Create renewable sources of energy: solar, wind, and geothermal to utilize less fossil fuels.
-District Heating and Cooling Systems: Implement district heating and cooling systems that will ensure proper heat distribution and cool buildings effectively.

4. Waste Management:

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Promote reduction, reuse, and recycling.
Composting: Support the composting of organic wastes and turn it into good fertilizer.
Waste-to-Energy Technologies: Develop waste-to-energy technologies in converting waste to energy.

5. Urban Planning and Design:

Compact Development: Provide compact development with less sprawl of cities and less dependence on traveling by car.

Mixed-Use Development: Create residential, commercial, and recreational mixed-use developments with walkable distances.

-Community Engagement: Include the residents and other stakeholders in planning and decision-making to ensure that urban development meets the needs and preferences of the community.

6. Sustainable Consumption:

Promote Sustainable Food Systems: Advocacy on local food production and encourage intake of locally sourced and seasonal foods.
Reduce Consumption: Promote sustainable consumption patterns, such as reducing the use of single-use plastics and minimizing food waste.