Public streets, squares, parks, urban spaces as well as modern irrigation and waste management practices are vital aspects of sustainable living. They help preserve the cultural heritage and identity of a city through renovation and restoration. Ideally, urban renewal in a city is done in a completely integrated way.

Sustainable urban living includes several aims including the use of renewable resources, energy efficiency, use of public transport, accessible resources and services. Waste recycling - The process of extracting and reusing useful substances found in waste.