Factors To Consider

It has been shown in studies that "quality" can be a measure of an individual’s sense of well-being and ability to carry out various activities.
It's hard not to pigeonhole an environment sustainable for only one age/class/agenda/gender.
*Factors of accessibility need to be taken into account for disabled persons, children and the elderly.
*Adaptive reuse of buildings with new uses whilst maintaining historic and cultural ties.
*Ability to 'age in place' of one's home and community independently in a comfortable, safe manner regardless of age, income and ability.
* Enhancing elements of food growth through integration of agricultural urbanism, and preservation of natural resources.
*Amounts of and placement/habitat of machinery, entertainment, animals, vegetation, as well as chemical substance needs to be controlled to cut down on harmful air pollution.


As an aside bicycle friendly areas induce low pollution and increased health. Plenty of footpaths, or if possible walking/cycling tracks in the community via natural scenery could be considered.
Communities generally share common values, cultures and norms arranged around a social structure of relationships developed within the community over time.