Title |
Realizing the potential for circularity in Glasgow through the socio-spatial dimension of urban systems |
ID_Doc |
27544 |
Authors |
Soto, C; Thomson, CS; Nchor, JU |
Title |
Realizing the potential for circularity in Glasgow through the socio-spatial dimension of urban systems |
Year |
2024 |
Published |
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DOI |
10.1080/09613218.2024.2375334 |
Abstract |
With urbanization trends impacting on levels of greenhouse gas emissions, environmental degradation, resource consumption and associated waste; the quest for stronger mitigation and adaptation approaches has put more pressure on solutions to be viewed at the city scale. A plethora of concepts has emerged under the umbrella of sustainable cities, aiming to make cities greener, smarter, resilient, eco-friendly, decarbonized, and more recently, 'Circular'. This research aims to contextualize the alignment of the circular economy to socio-spatial issues by leveraging the discussions on the implications of circularity in urban planning and design. Drawing on a combination of methods: literature review, stakeholder interviews and the exploration of Glasgow as a case study; a synthetic view of an urban circularity framework is aided by the visualization of four urban systems (building and property assets, social-productive, energy and mobility, and natural and ecological) and initiatives affecting them (policies, plans, projects) enabling a socio-spatial perspective to circularity. Applied to Glasgow, the maps showcased current practices and their potential for moving towards a circular city, promoting inclusive, collaborative planning and stakeholder engagement not only on the macro scale (city) but at the meso (neighbourhood) and micro (buildings/sites/citizens) scales. The framework presents the potential for advancing urban metabolism in a way that is visual and relatable to urban decision-making, and encourages a more holistic interpretation of circularity in the built environment. |
Author Keywords |
Circular cities; circular economy; urban planning; urban metabolism; built environment |
Index Keywords |
Index Keywords |
Document Type |
Other |
Open Access |
Open Access |
Source |
Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED) |
EID |
WOS:001295294100001 |
WoS Category |
Construction & Building Technology |
Research Area |
Construction & Building Technology |
PDF |
https://doi.org/10.1080/09613218.2024.2375334
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