| Title |
The social imperative in sustainable urban development The case of Masdar City in the United Arab Emirates |
| ID_Doc |
32117 |
| Authors |
Randeree, K; Ahmed, N |
| Title |
The social imperative in sustainable urban development The case of Masdar City in the United Arab Emirates |
| Year |
2019 |
| Published |
Smart And Sustainable Built Environment, 8, 2 |
| DOI |
10.1108/SASBE-11-2017-0064 |
| Abstract |
Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to examine social sustainability effectiveness of eco-cities through the case of Masdar City's strategy for urban sustainability in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Design/methodology/approach - Using a case study approach, the paper is an exploratory, qualitative analysis, which investigates the social, environmental and economic performance of Masdar City, a purported carbon-neutral, zero-waste urban development. Findings - Though Masdar City substantively contributes to innovation in sustainable urban development within environmental and economic contexts and has been effective in capital circulation in green technology markets, the impetus as a commercially driven enterprise is most evident. Successful sustainable urban development requires greater consideration for the social imperative. Practical implications - Eco-citymega-projects, such as Masdar City, have the potential to fuse achievements in innovation, technology and economic enterprise with the social imperative of functional urban habitats. Originality/value - Eco-cities are of increasing interest given the growing need for sustainable, energy-efficient living. This paper contributes through a novel case study, exploring how the concept of the eco-city has been developed and understood in the Masdar City context and discusses successes and deficits in its strategic implementation. |
| Author Keywords |
United Arab Emirates; Sustainability; Abu Dhabi; Eco-city; Urban development; Masdar City |
| Index Keywords |
Index Keywords |
| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) |
| EID |
WOS:000467756100004 |
| WoS Category |
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology |
| Research Area |
Science & Technology - Other Topics |
| PDF |
https://pure.coventry.ac.uk/ws/files/23400511/Binder2.pdf
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