The art and artisans have a vital part in the overall development of the country, city, and rural areas, especially in today's ever-changing economic and cultural identity. Today's urban craftsmen are crucial to economic prosperity in this fast-growing urban sprawl. This study critically evaluates previous city and community sustainability and development studies. A total of 63 research papers and articles published in Scopus index journals over the past decade, as well as government documents concerning sustainability, urban development, net zero built environment and the development of artisans, are examined in this literature review. A systematic literature review identifies and groups elements and subfactors affecting artisans’ and their community's sustainable development. Governance, socio-cultural, technology, built environment, net zero development, economy, and city growth were recognized as seven important elements. The systematic literature review identified 28 subfactors under the seven primary variables. Following these literatures, it has been found that traditional and indigenous societies can contribute to sustainable development and net zero built environments. The study also provides policymakers and urban planners with an overview of the aspects that are crucial to the community's sustainable growth given its traditional arrangement. Therefore, this study can function as an initial step toward the sustainable advancement of artisans in urban areas by focusing on the most appropriate factor for the city.