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Community engagement and stakeholder involvement in planning and design is how the social aspect of sustainability is applied in construction. The social pillar focuses on people and well-being, aiming to ensure projects reflect local needs, values, and equitable access to benefits. When communities are meaningfully involved, designs better fit what residents want, risks and conflicts are reduced, and the project gains broader social support and a lasting positive impact, including opportunities for local employment and place-making. That makes engaging communities in planning the most appropriate choice, as it directly ensures new buildings meet the needs of those affected. The other options undermine social aims by reducing input, bypassing stakeholders, or prioritizing profits over people.