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Title Challenges to implementing circular development - lessons from London
ID_Doc 6906
Authors Williams, J
Title Challenges to implementing circular development - lessons from London
Year 2022
Published International Journal Of Urban Sustainable Development, 14, 1
DOI 10.1080/19463138.2022.2103822
Abstract Circular development creates more resource efficient, adaptive, and ecologically healthy cities. Circular food and construction systems; the ecological regeneration of contaminated brownfield sites and circular tactical urbanism are just some of the processes and systems adopted by those implementing a circular development pathway. These produce benefits, however, there are many challenges to implementing circular development, demonstrated by two London cases. The research reveals the difficulties low-value, circular activities encounter when competing for space in London. It shows how the imbalance between local supply and demand for circular products prevents scaling-up. It suggest a lack of data monitoring the benefits of adopting circular development, undermines political support. It reveals the conflict between the reliance on civil society to engage with circular actions versus public resistance. It highlights the need for accountability and transparency in the process of implementation and for a regulatory framework to encourage circular development.
Author Keywords Circular cities; circular development; sustainable development; adaptation; urban resource management; circular economy; regenerative cities
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)
EID WOS:000830312700001
WoS Category Environmental Studies
Research Area Environmental Sciences & Ecology
PDF https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/19463138.2022.2103822?needAccess=true
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