Evaluation of Urban Sustainability in Cities of The French Way of Saint James (Camino de Santiago Francés) in Castilla y León according to The Spanish Urban Agenda

Valverde de la Virgen stands out as the most urban-sustainable city along the French Way of Saint James (Camino Francés) in Castilla y León, according to a study assessing six host cities using normalized indicators from the Spanish Urban Agenda. The research reveals significant disparities in sustainability performance, highlighting Valverde's strengths while identifying weaknesses and opportunities in Burgos, Astorga, Cacabelos, León, and Ponferrada. These findings provide actionable insights for localized or collaborative sustainability plans, leveraging the Camino's potential to address regional depopulation challenges. The study bridges global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with local urban realities, offering a diagnostic framework for targeted interventions.

Tomatis, F., Lozano-Castellanos, L. F., García-Navarrete, O. L., Correa-Guimaraes, A., Wilhelm, M. S., Boukharta, O. F., Murcia Velasco, D. A., & Méndez-Vanegas, J. E. (2022). Evaluation of Urban Sustainability in Cities of The French Way of Saint James (Camino de Santiago Francés) in Castilla y León according to The Spanish Urban Agenda. Sustainability, 14(15), 9164. https://doi.org/10.3390/su14159164