Sustainability indicators applied to neighbourhood scale

The population quality of life, in its multiple dimensions, depends on the quality of the urban space. Like other complex structures, cities work through inter-relations between fundamental units (along with outside structures). This study aims to apply diverse sustainable indicators in the urban context, considering contrasting neighbourhoods in the city of Bragança (Portugal): one traditional and one contemporary. A framework of 14 indicators was applyed: Urban complexity; Corrected compactness; Proximity to equipment; Green spaces; Population and housing density; Living spaces per capita; Proximity to waste collection; Proximity to alternative transport; Pedestrian Spaces; Sky View Factor; Conservation of buildings; Percentage of impermeable areas and Urban area in flood zone. Although similarities were found, both traditional neighbourhoods and new developments had differentiated performance, with no clear single benefit on one of selected neighbourhoods.