By promoting sustainable urban form and function, cities become healthy, viable communities for citizens. Efficient urban form also helps protect the hinterland ecosystems that cities depend on. In many ways, the advantages to sustainable communities are underlined in the characteristics and definitions of urban sustainability. A good quality of life, natural open spaces, reduced waste, equality, access, lower crime, sense of community, clean air and water quality, and environmental diversity are just a few beneficial characteristics previously mentioned. The most important advantage of a sustainable city is that it follows such a development path that allows for an integral and long-term development without compromising future generations. In this section we will look at the advantages of sustainable cities from different perspectives.

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