Table 8 Framework comparison with other global, regional, and local tools

Socio-economic wellbeing

 Access to quality transit

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 Housing affordability

√

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 Transportation affordability

√

 Micro-climate/outdoor environment

√

√

√

√

 Access to services and amenities

√

√

√

√

√

 Local parking

√

√

 Traffic load

√

√

 Employment opportunities

√

√

 Pedestrian network

√

√

√

√

 Alternative transport options

√

√

 Access to grocery stores

√

√

 Navigation and way finding

√

√

 Quality of building stock

 Levels of walkways/spaces

√

√

 Shading of passages

√

√

√

Interaction and engagement

 Compact/mixed-use development

√

√

√

√

 Civic/community engagement

√

√

√

√

 Open/gathering spaces

√

√

 Public realm/interaction

 Design quality/aesthetics

√

√

√

 Safe and appealing streets

√

√

√

√

 Walkable streets

√

√

√

 Connected and open community

√

 Access to recreational facilities

√

√

 Street furniture

√

 Availability of seats

√

Physical and mental health

 Noise pollution

√

√

√

√

 Light pollution

√

√

√

√

√

 Air quality and hygiene

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

 Community well-being

 Design for the differently abled

√

 Civil and human rights

√

 Public health in design

 Neighborhood schools

√

√

 Design for the elderly

 Training and skills

√

√

√

Sense of belonging

 Economic dist. equity/impact

√

 Culture and identity

 Historic conservation and heritage

√

√

√

 Communal diversity

√

 People stability/displacement

 Crime rate

√

 Walkable cultural institutions

 Neighboring

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Sustainable behavior

 Green spaces

√

√

√

 Environmental Justice

√

 Sustainable buildings

√

√

 Rainwater harvesting

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

 Conservation of habitat

 Waste reduction/treatment

√

√

√

√

 Land-use optimization

√

√

 Eco-friendly transportation

√

√

 Efficient lighting

√

√

√

 Water efficient landscaping

√

√

√

 Sustainability awareness

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 Sustainability regulations