There has been a recent upswing of academic interest in the social dimensions of sustainable
cities, especially the dynamics of Quality of Life (QoL), Environmental Equity, Ecosystem Services,
Eco-Friendliness, Public Engagement, and Well-Being and Happiness Indicators. These factors
are only now being evaluated as critical aspects of sustainable place-making and community
development. This paper explores the social dimensions of neighborhood development in what some
believe to be one of the most sustainable cities—Freiberg, Germany. We look at two neighborhoods
that were specifically designed and built with sustainability principles and practices at their core.
The authors surveyed residents of these neighborhoods to measure their levels of well-being,
satisfaction with place, and other important QoL factors. Quantitative data was ascertained from
residents using a survey questionnaire. The results show a high correlation between QoL factors as a
function of place-making and sustainability practice.
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