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Title The complexity and interconnectedness of circular cities and the circular economy for sustainability
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Authors Brglez, K; Perc, M; Lukman, RK
Title The complexity and interconnectedness of circular cities and the circular economy for sustainability
Year 2024
Published Sustainable Development, 32, 3
DOI 10.1002/sd.2766
Abstract In our study, we are evaluating the dynamic interplay between circular cities and the circular economy, revealing connections shaped by new research insights, using Web of Science database. We have in depth analysed 671 publications from 1990 to mid-2023, employing Leximancer and VOSviewer tools. Our analysis uncovered key themes, including buildings, waste management, value chains, and sustainable development, linking the circular cities concept and circular economy framework. Emerging research trends, such as urban metabolism, urban mining, governance models, the built environment, sustainability benchmarks, and value chain management, signify deliberate shifts towards higher circular development and implementation. These trajectories harmonise with overarching sustainable development goals. Contemporary research emphasises urban mining, circular indicators, adaptive resource reuse, and urban structure regeneration. This focus facilitates transitioning from linear models to heightened circularity within urban contexts. Research inclination is shifting from traditional economic and environmental concerns towards holistic urban configurations that prioritise social integration, communal well-being, and the dynamics of the social economy. Through this analytical expedition, we offer novel insights that enhance our understanding of the intricate symbiosis between circular cities and the circular economy. Our findings provide a scientific foundation for formulating targeted strategies by decision-makers and guiding urban landscapes towards transformative trajectories aligned with sustainable development objectives and sustainable cities.
Author Keywords bibliometric analysis; circular city; circular economy; content analysis; Leximancer; sustainability; sustainable development goals
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Social Science Citation Index (SSCI)
EID WOS:001068242700001
WoS Category Development Studies; Green & Sustainable Science & Technology; Regional & Urban Planning
Research Area Development Studies; Science & Technology - Other Topics; Public Administration
PDF https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdfdirect/10.1002/sd.2766
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