by seanie » 31 Oct 2006, 23:11
The accepted definition of sustainable development is "development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs."
The Scottish Executive definition is;
"Sustainable development is about combining economic progress with social and environmental justice."
The term "environmental justice" refers to quite a broad concept, certainly not limited to issues of green space, but it is a phrase with a particular meaning. It's fundamentally to do with quality of life and the ideal that everyone has a right to a high quality environment, be it working, living or recreational.
Within that meaning I think it's entirely reasonable to argue that Option B, and for that matter Option C, offer the prospect of far better outcomes in terms of environmental justice than Option A.