Exploring the Economic Factors of Urban Sustainable Development in Baltimore Exploring the Economic Factors of Urban Sustainable Development in Baltimore Sustainable urban development ensures that our cities will continue to function as centers for socialization, education, art, and recreation.
Sustainable development has many economic implications that are positive for the local economy.
Taxes can be lowered if less city operated public services are required. Minimizing trash, reducing road use, and increasing the health of residents are three ways to lower the burden of public services. By recycling and composting, there will be less trash to place in landfills. Resident's health can be improve by insuring well-balanced diets through the encouragement of gardening. Links to more information about economic impacts of sustainable development can be found here .