Designing An Urban Green Village Model as A Catalyst for Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Social and Economic Sectors

Abstract

This research was conducted to demonstrate that efforts to realize self-sufficient villages in densely populated urban areas can be achieved through the green urban village model. Urban villages are densely populated residential areas that function to support industrial zones. Environmental conservation movements within urban village areas serve as fundamental social capital in strengthening community resilience in the face of social, economic, and environmental changes, particularly in mitigating disaster risks such as flooding, which frequently occurs in urban areas. These objectives can only be realized through the authoritative role of government in the realm of public policy, especially through the formulation and implementation of necessary policy interventions. This study employs a descriptive-analytical method by reviewing the literature and applying a case study approach as well as comparative analysis relevant to the research topic. The findings confirm that community-based greening policies at the neighborhood level are capable of building environmental and social resilience while simultaneously reducing economic dependency in urban areas. By strengthening self-reliance capacity, such initiatives contribute to narrowing urban socio-economic disparities and supporting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).