Human development, by which man is considered as the main wealth and the purpose of every development. Sustainable development, according to which urban policy contributes to the development that meets current needs without undermining the needs of future generations. Good governance, according to which the authorities listen to citizens and act in the general interest of the people in a transparent environment. Information, according to which citizens are informed consistently about the situation of their city, its development and prospects. Culture, according to which the city represents a space for creation, cultural expression within the framework of national values. The preservation, of the tangible and intangible heritage of the city must be safeguarded, preserved, protected and developed. Social equity is the coherence, solidarity and social cohesion which constitute the key elements of the city’s policy. 412. In Chapter III and in Article 6, the framework Act governing the city aims at directing and coordinating all interventions, particularly in the following areas: - reduction in disparities between neighbourhoods and the promotion of social cohesion; - elimination of squatters and unhealthy settlements; - guarantee and generalization of public services; in particular, - services in the area of health, education, training, tourism, culture, sports and leisure; - environmental protection; - major risk prevention and protection of the populations; - fight against social evils, marginalization; - delinquency, poverty and unemployment. 413. Article 8 touches on sustainable development and stipulates that “sustainable development” and “urban economy” are intended to: - protection of the natural and cultural environment; rational exploitation of natural resources; promotion of the city’s economic function; promotion of information and communication technology. 414. Article 9 deals with the urban and cultural aspect and is aimed at controlling the growth of the city by preserving agricultural lands, coastal areas and protected zones, by ensuring; correction of urban imbalances; restructuring, rehabilitation and modernization of the urban fabric to make it operational; preservation and development of cultural, historical and architectural development of the city; promotion and preservation of public spaces and green areas; promotion of means of transport in order to facilitate urban mobility. - 415. Article 10 of Chapter 3 on the framework Act on Town Planning addresses the social aspect and its objective is to ensure improvement in conditions and the quality of life of the population by: fighting against degradation of living conditions in the neighbourhood; promoting urban solidarity and social cohesion; promoting and preserving hygiene and health; preventing urban delinquency; - strengthening social and public equipment.” 68