Urban Growth And The Circular Economy
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Urban Growth And The Circular Economy
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Author : S. Syngellakis
language : en
Publisher: WIT Press
Release Date : 2018-08-29
Urban Growth And The Circular Economy written by S. Syngellakis and has been published by WIT Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-08-29 with Architecture categories.
Presented at the 1st International Conference on Urban Growth and the Circular Economy that was held in Alicante, Spain the papers included in this book focus on the continuing and rapid growth of cities and their regions of influence and how that has led to the need to find new solutions which allow for promoting their sustainable development. The quest for the Sustainable City has until recently focused on the efficient use of resources with the application of technical advances giving rise to the definition of SMART Cities. The economic model emphasised however is still “linear” in the sense that the design and consumption follows the pattern of extraction of natural resources, manufacturing, product usage and waste disposal. The continuous growth of urban population has recently given rise to the emergence of a new model which responds better to the challenges of natural resource depletion as well as waste management. This model has been called the “circular economy”. The circular economy is a recent concept based on the reuse of what up to now has been considered wastes, reintroducing them into the productive cycle. The objective of the circular economy is to reduce consumption and achieve savings in terms of raw materials, water and energy, thus contributing to the preservation of resources in order to reach sustainable development. One of the most important of these resources is water which is becoming a scarce commodity in an ever expanding world whose population demands a better standard of living. Water is required for agricultural purposes as well as by industry, in addition to its use by the general population. The recycling of water is an essential component of the circular economy. There is no possibility for the success of a long term economic policy without addressing the problems of natural resources and environmental pollution, which will affect the reuse of materials and products. The current market economy based on a linear model from resource extraction, manufacturing, consumption and waste disposal, has not proved a long term suitable solution, in spite of the substantial efforts made in reducing its environmental impacts. This is largely due to the continuous population growth, in a society that demands high standards of living, thus requiring an ever increasing share of natural resources.
Circular Cities
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Author : Jo Williams
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2021-04-21
Circular Cities written by Jo Williams and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-21 with Architecture categories.
With cities striving to meet sustainable development goals, circular urban systems are gaining momentum, especially in Europe. This research-based book defines the circular city and circular development. It explains the shift in focus from a purely economic concept, which promotes circular business models in cities, to one that explores a new approach to urban development. This approach offers huge opportunities and addresses important sustainability issues: resource consumption and waste; climate change; the health of urban populations; social inequalities and the creation of sustainable urban economies. It examines the different approaches to circular development, drawing on research conducted in four European cities: Amsterdam, London, Paris and Stockholm. It explores different development pathways and levers for a circular urban transformation. It highlights the benefits of adopting a circular approach to development in cities, but acknowledges that these benefits are not shared equally across society. Finally, it focuses on the challenges to implementing circular development faced by urban actors. This ground-breaking book will be essential reading to scholars, students, practitioners and policymakers interested in the circular economy, urban sustainability, urban ecology, urban planning, urban regeneration, urban resilience, adaptive cities and regenerative cities.
Metropolitan Circles Development And The Future Of Urbanization
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Author : Wei Shan
language : en
Publisher: World Scientific
Release Date : 2020-03-19
Metropolitan Circles Development And The Future Of Urbanization written by Wei Shan and has been published by World Scientific this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-03-19 with Political Science categories.
This book discusses lessons and challenges of metropolitan circles development and urbanization in Asia, Europe, North America, Latin America and Africa. The book examines the effects of local governance systems, central-local relations, and administrative borders on metropolitan area development. It surveys economic, social and environmental issues, with an emphasis on how interconnectivity, circular economy, and climate issues should be integrated into megaregion development planning.The chapters are selected papers from the international conference on metropolitan circles development and urbanization jointly held by the Institute of Public Policy (IPP) at the South China University of Technology and UNESCO in 2018. Contributors from the US, the UK, Japan, France, Singapore, Indonesia, Mexico, Tanzania present their questions, observations, and analyses in a narrative and descriptive style which appeal to a wide range of audience.
Oecd Urban Studies The Circular Economy In Cities And Regions Synthesis Report
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Author : OECD
language : en
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Release Date : 2020-10-28
Oecd Urban Studies The Circular Economy In Cities And Regions Synthesis Report written by OECD and has been published by OECD Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-28 with categories.
Cities and regions play a fundamental role in the transition from a linear to a circular economy, as they are responsible for key policies in local public services such as transport, solid waste, water and energy that affect citizens’ well-being, economic growth and environmental quality. This synthesis report builds on the findings from 51 cities and regions contributing to the OECD Survey on the Circular Economy in Cities and Regions and on lessons learnt from the OECD Policy Dialogues on the circular economy carried out in Groningen (Netherlands), Umeå (Sweden), Valladolid (Spain) and on-going in Glasgow (United Kingdom), Granada (Spain), and Ireland.
Urban Slums And Circular Economy Synergies In The Global South
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Author : Seth Asare Okyere
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
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Urban Slums And Circular Economy Synergies In The Global South written by Seth Asare Okyere and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with categories.
Smart Cities And Circular Economy
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Author : Vinay Kandpal
language : en
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited
Release Date : 2024-09-12
Smart Cities And Circular Economy written by Vinay Kandpal and has been published by Emerald Publishing Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-09-12 with Business & Economics categories.
Addressing resource depletion and environmental concerns for sustainable urban living, Smart Cities and Circular Economy unveils the transformative potential and challenges of integrating these ideas while emphasizing environmental, social, and economic benefits.
Regeneration Of The Built Environment From A Circular Economy Perspective
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Author : Stefano Della Torre
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2019-01-01
Regeneration Of The Built Environment From A Circular Economy Perspective written by Stefano Della Torre and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-01-01 with Building categories.
This open access book explores the strategic importance and advantages of adopting multidisciplinary and multiscalar approaches of inquiry and intervention with respect to the built environment, based on principles of sustainability and circular economy strategies. A series of key challenges are considered in depth from a multidisciplinary perspective, spanning engineering, architecture, and regional and urban economics. These challenges include strategies to relaunch socioeconomic development through regenerative processes, the regeneration of urban spaces from the perspective of resilience, the development and deployment of innovative products and processes in the construction sector in order to comply more fully with the principles of sustainability and circularity, and the development of multiscale approaches to enhance the performance of both the existing building stock and new buildings. The book offers a rich selection of conceptual, empirical, methodological, technical, and case study/project-based research. It will be of value for all who have an interest in regeneration of the built environment from a circular economy perspective.
The Wasted City
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Author : Francesca Miazzo
language : en
Publisher: Valiz
Release Date : 2017
The Wasted City written by Francesca Miazzo and has been published by Valiz this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with Architecture categories.
Traditional cities of the global north are dominated by linear 'take-make-waste' habits: by economic interactions and socio-spatial developments. This is the WASTED City: an urban settlement in which it is difficult to develop circular systems on a mainstream basis. Currently we see the proliferation of urban niches of circularity, progressive policymaking and economic innovation, but the truly CIRCULAR CITY remains Utopian. This book explores how these different approaches are connected and what is needed to make circular urban development the new sustainable standard. Looking at the city as an ecosystem, urban planning, design and architecture practices adapt the built environment in which people interact as organisms within a complex system. We see grand opportunity for planners to reinterpret the landscape and act in a more inclusive, cooperative fashion that propagates sustainable economic activity and vigorous cultural strength.
Sustainable Urban Development In Singapore
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Author : Melissa Liow Li Sa
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2023-09-28
Sustainable Urban Development In Singapore written by Melissa Liow Li Sa and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-09-28 with Social Science categories.
This book offers theoretical and practical insights into land use, transport, and national policies in one of world’s well-known urban concrete jungle, none other than the Singapore city. The emphasis is situated on Singapore’s attempt to promote walking and cycling. Greater appreciation of walkability thrives on Singapore’s rich history, green city, people and the gastronomic kopitiam and hawker culture. The book offers a comprehensive coverage of walkability as a crucial component of urban design to reduce vehicular congestion with the associated carbon emissions, foster a healthy lifestyle and community participation and create jobs to help the economy. A high income per capita and an aging society, lessons drawn from Singapore’s experience will be useful to other societies. Scholars in sustainable tourism field, urban planners, government bodies, tourist boards, entrepreneurs, national parks board, residents, and inbound travellers will benefit from reading the book.
Achieving The Circular Economy
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Author : Jenny Palm
language : en
Publisher: MDPI
Release Date : 2021-05-20
Achieving The Circular Economy written by Jenny Palm and has been published by MDPI this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-05-20 with Science categories.
Urbanisation and climate change are pushing cities to find novel pathways leading to a sustainable future. The urban context may be viewed as a new experimentation space to accelerate the transition to a circular economy. Urban symbiosis and the circular economy are emerging concepts attracting more and more attention within the urban context. Moreover, new business models are emerging around sharing and peer-to-peer practices, which are challenging existing roles of actors in society. These developments are having an important impact on the flows of resources and the use of the city infrastructure, and each research area has taken a different perspective in the analysis of such impacts. This Special Issue aims to explore what a “circular city” could constitute and how and why cities engage in circularity. This Special Issue includes seven high-quality papers on the theories and practices of circular cities. Actors, concepts, methods, tools, the barriers to and enablers of circular cities are discussed and a solid base and inspiration for the future development of circular cities are provided.