Abstract:
Under the broad umbrella of‘Sustainable Development’, many have discussed and in
some instances implemented many means in which human behaviour is changed in
order to reduce their impact on the environment, promote economic development as
well as enhance social welfare.
This dissertation intends to study sustainability in all its angles, exploring economic,
environmental and social sustainability and the concepts of Green Urbanism
principals to formulate a list of guidelines for sustainable green urban development.
The research focuses on Sustainable Green Development, which transforms into an
Urban Renewal in an already existing scenario. The chosen Case Study ofthe city of
Wellawatte is studied and in turn its elements are manipulated to assess its potential
to be sustainable, whilst maintaining its character and importance in the least
intrusive manner. The principles of Green Urbanism are juxtaposed and over-laid on
the research finding of the case study, presenting research ideology that can be used
in future Urban Development.
The case study highlights a city’s potential to be a sustainable green city, which will
eventually aid in any research and development to be done along the concept of
Sustainable Retrofitting in urban environments.
