The impact of urban models on social support – Between spatial justice and sustainable development

Territorial disparities condition the well-being of communities, affecting access to essentialservices and the possibility of building and maintaining meaningful social networks. Differ-ences in the distribution of infrastructure, the quality of urban spaces, and opportunities forsocial interaction can amplify isolation situations, especially impacting the most vulnerablesegments of the population. This study, conducted in four municipalities in the Province ofL’Aquila, analyses the phenomenon according to two dimensions: the spatial one, linked tourban planning and the location of primary services, and the social one, related to perceivedsocial support. The results underline the importance of inclusive planning that promotes spa-tial justice and equitable access to services, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals