This study examines the impact of socioeconomic factors on the use and perception of urban green spaces in the Surquillo district of Lima, Peru. Surquillo is divided into two sectors with contrasting socioeconomic profiles: Sector A (middle class) and Sector B (lower-income area). While both sectors belong to the same district, there are notable differences in the quantity, quality, and maintenance of green spaces relying an online survey and literature review, the study reveals that citizens of Sector A report feeling safer and use parks more frequently and for sports and exercise. In contrast, Sector B citizens face poorly maintained parks, lack of safety, and insufficient green spaces, limiting park usage to family and community events. The findings show that more focused investments in infrastructure, maintenance, and security are particularly needed in lower-income areas to support access to green spaces, reinforce social cohesion, and contribute to public health and quality of life equitably for all citizens. This research highlights the critical role of urban green spaces in integrated community well-being and the importance of addressing socioeconomic disparities to create more inclusive and sustainable urban environments.

The urban population faces increasing health problems, many of which can be mitigated by more active lifestyles. Cycling is a prime example of such an activity. This study examines the relationship between cycling infrastructure and health in San Juan de Lurigancho, Lima, Peru, focusing on a section of the bike lanes on Las Flores de Primavera Avenue. Observations and surveys were conducted to analyze the frequency and purpose of bike lane use, residents' perceptions of safety, and their levels of physical activity. The results reveal that while the existence of cycling infrastructure can facilitate mobility, its health benefits are limited by the cultural perception of cycling as a leisure activity rather than as an exercise activity. Additionally, disparities in the quality of bike lane conditions were found to significantly influence perceptions of safety, with well-maintained sections offering a more positive experience than those with infrastructure deficiencies. The study also concluded that lack of time is the main barrier to cycling regularly, with most residents exercised predominantly on weekends. These results highlight the need for improved infrastructure, public safety measures, and campaigns to promote cycling as a health-oriented activity, ensuring its integration into daily life and its potential to address urban health challenges. Overall, this study contributes to expanding the literature on the role of cycling infrastructure in addressing health problems in urban areas.

“Superblocks: An Eye-Catching Solution for Car-Dependent Avenues” Modern cities must urgently confront car dependency, which is damaging to both the environment and social ties. This study investigates the case of Los Álamos de Monterrico, a residential zone in Lima, Peru, where overcoming the automotive dependency is still possible and transforming the residential area into a human-centered zone is a future goal. The study looks at harnessing a new urban planning model, known as Super blocks, specifically designed to reduce pollution and provide residents with greater comfort and mobility while staying resilient against threats from climate change. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study combines surveys of residents' mobility habits and a comparative analysis of successful super block initiatives in Barcelona and Ciudad Satélite and perception studies from local stakeholders. The goal of this research is to explore how Superblocks can be adopted in different contexts around the world, taking into account the specific local conditions and challenges, and the findings detail how customized adaptations of this urban design framework can contribute to an effective and scalable solution for urban mobility needs, reduce car dependency, and provide a more equitable and sustainable neighborhood environment. Findings are discussed with practical implications and recommendations to deploy such programs in Latin American urban conditions.

This research investigates the challenges of gentrification, displacements, and opportunities linked to reusing historic buildings and how they are adapted in the Barranco district of Lima, Peru. Seeing it as a sustainable option for adaptive reuse for new construction that is immersed in important environmental, social, and economic benefits. Previous research demonstrates that this method not only reduces carbon emissions by 70% but also embodies the principles of the circular economy, promoting sustainability through the preservation of cultural heritage and the revitalization of urban spaces. Therefore, by using methodologies such as perception analysis and case studies, within this is the “Entre Ruinas” initiative. The community's perspectives and opinions on the balance and preservation of national cultural heritage concerning modernization are highlighted. A comparison of sustainable certification systems was carried out and the result was that Sites V2 was the theoretical framework that is best suited to guide these restoration projects in the Barranco district. Next, a strong interest was found on the part of the community, thanks to the key findings, in mainly preserving the cultural heritage, reducing the environmental impact, and promoting tourism in the district. Exploring the possibility that adaptive reuse can be a model that focuses on sustainable urban revitalization, not only improving the cultural identity of the district but also its inclusive bohemian development.

Consumption patterns have shifted significantly since the pandemic. Key literature sustains that residential electricity consumption increased by 16% during working hours, with an additional 3% rise in areas with more remote workers. This study examines the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on water and electricity consumption patterns among administrative workers. For this research individual interviews were conducted with a sample of 30 respondents aged 23 to 62, to gather in-depth insights. Additionally, we included a case study of a family-run business in Peru. While the pandemic initially led to significant resource savings during remote work, our findings suggest that there are no notable long-term changes in consumption patterns once workers returned to the office. Instead of the pandemic itself, the research indicates that the work environment and employees' identification with it are the primary factors influencing resource expenditure in offices. Furthermore, smaller companies exhibited more pronounced resource-saving behaviors compared to larger, internationally recognized firms. These insights challenge the prevailing assumptions about pandemic-related changes in consumption habits and underscore the importance of workplace dynamics in resource management.

This paper dives into the practices and impact of food waste at the Disney Parks and Resorts, with supporting information from regulations in a normal setting restaurant in the hospitality industry and Universal Parks and Resorts. Through an exploration of food waste data and sustainability initiatives, the paper highlights the economic, environmental, and social implications of food waste. It also discusses the importance of education and awareness in addressing this pressing issue. Using a mix of methods combining quantitative analysis and qualitative examination, we aim to uncover differences in how food waste is handled and what it means for the business, Casts, and Guests. Our findings show that there are big gaps between what is happening and what should be happening, pointing to the need for more education on sustainability. Why does this matter? Understanding how theme parks deal with food waste can give us an insight on how to improve food waste management in the hospitality industry around the world. By tackling this problem head-on and providing proper education, we can create a world where we waste less and utilize our resources efficiently.

The need for affordable housing includes not only low-income but also middle-income populations and cuts across ethnic groups and socioeconomic classes. This research is about the state of the housing market in New York State and focuses on affordability issues confronting middle-income families. Taking a long-term view from 2000 to 2021, this study analyzes housing affordability trend and its driving factors. Adopting summary statistics as methods of analysis, the study considers the extent of housing cost burdens faced by middle-income earners when compared to their income levels. The findings reveal significant challenges, with many families spending over 300% of their income on housing costs. The mean housing cost-to-income ratio for the study period was approximately 380%, suggesting a consistent burden on middle-income families statewide. This is a sustainability issue because housing unaffordability pushes people to move from climate stable areas to climate unstable areas. The fact that individuals and families are willing to risk moving to a climate unstable area because of housing cost should be a motivation for government incentives and interventions through evidence-based policies.

Waste diversion at higher education institutions in the U.S. remains a growing issue. Recyclable materials that enter landfills have negative environmental impacts as well as expensive landfill service costs for universities. The University of Arizona partnered with a zero waste consulting firm to identify gaps in the current waste management operations by engaging with department head stakeholders, but did not include any form of student engagement. This research targeted the student body to identify ways to improve recycling and zero waste efforts on and around the University of Arizona campus. The research included surveying students about recycling and observations of recycling sites selected by the students. Recommendations were made following the observations and included increasing the amount of recycling bins, ensuring that recycling bins are adjacent to trash cans, standardizing the appearance of recycling bins with the help of labeling, color, and informative graphics, and finally increasing educational opportunities about recycling and zero waste efforts for students at the University of Arizona. Further research should include conducting more student surveys and engaging with the University of Arizona’s Office of Sustainability coordinators in charge of the zero waste campus program in order to identify further gaps and improvements in waste management operations.

This research paper investigates the impact of wildfires on transmission infrastructure and proposes sustainable mitigation strategies to enhance the resilience of the electric grid in Pima County, Arizona. The study addresses the increasing vulnerability of transmission systems to wildfire risk and aims to identify specific areas at high risk within Pima County. Through geospatial mapping and risk assessment techniques, the study analyzes key variables including slope, elevation, aspect, and land use to understand their influence on wildfire behavior and transmission infrastructure susceptibility. Furthermore, the research explores sustainable alternatives to reduce reliance on the grid and increase resilience, including the adoption of distributed energy resources and demand-side management techniques. The study aims to provide valuable insights into mitigating wildfire-induced power outages and enhancing sustainability of energy systems in wildfire-prone regions.

Despite the growing prevalence of green building (GB) practices in larger urban centers, as highlighted by existing research, smaller municipalities face significant challenges in adopting these practices due to economic, social, and regulatory barriers. Using a mixed-methods approach, this study integrates a systematic literature review (SLR) with a 33-participant survey and nine follow-up interviews to gather qualitative and quantitative insights into the barriers and motivators affecting GB adoption in smaller municipalities. The findings identify that the main barriers are actual and perceived high costs, limited public awareness of certification programs, and inadequate municipal support. Key motivators for adopting GB practices were financial incentives and targeted public education to promote increased GB adoption. This study highlights the importance of adapting policy and community engagement approaches to bridge the knowledge gap, align stakeholder interests with sustainable objectives, and foster enhanced community sustainability, seeking to motivate a more widespread integration and acceptance of green building practices at the municipal level.