Read more
A practical and interdisciplinary guide to creating liveable, circular economy cities. Practical strategies enhance the book's theoretical exploration of circular economies, providing a solution-oriented perspective on creating more resilient, environmentally sustainable and liveable cities. The chapter authors offer interdisciplinary perspectives on the transformative potential of circular economies when incorporating ecological and social aspects with innovative technologies. The topics covered range from sustainable agriculture and water management to renewable energy and environmental justice. Case studies of cities from around the world promote effective best practices in circular economy implementations across diverse cities, including Tokyo, Singapore, New York, Vancouver, Sydney, the Hague, Barcelona, and Stockholm. This book introduces and discusses the 5R framework - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Restore, Recover - as a guiding principle, elaborating its applications across various urban sectors. This book is indispensable for advanced students, researchers, city planners, and policymakers working in urban planning and sustainable development.
List of contents
1. An overview of circular economy and liveable cities Robert C. Brears; 2. Circular urban agriculture: strategies for sustainable food production in growing cities Robert C. Brears; 3. Urban water demand management Robert C. Brears; 4. Vibrant streets: characteristics, success factors and contributions to sustainable development Regine Gerike, Vanessa Carlow, Hendrik Görner, Sebastian Hantschel, Caroline Koszowski, Matthias Medicus and Michael Krieg; 5. Sustainable built environment in circular economy liveable cities Elena Simina Lakatos, Dan Clinci, Vladut Vasile Constandoiu and Elena Cristina Rada; 6. Dynamic water resource management for regenerative cities Nanco Dolman; 7. Renewable energy and energy efficiency in circular economy liveable cities Maria Kottari and Yoeri Dijkhof; 8. Urban nature-based solutions to create circular and liveable cities Robert C. Brears; 9. Environmental justice, Circular economies, and green living Tara Rava Zolnikov, Frances Furio, Tanya Clark and Deborah Nabubwaya Chambers; 10. Circular economy as a pathway to city resilience and sustainability: challenges and opportunities Sameh N. Wahba; 11. Governing the transition to circular economy and liveable cities: the butterfly potential of the city of Vienna Karin Huber-Heim, Alexander Laszlo and Anna-Vera Deinhammer; 12. The role of education in developing liveable cities with functioning circular economies Anabel Ternès von Hattburg; 13. Circular business models and synergies in circular economy liveable cities Andrea Orsag; 14. Best practices and ways forward for cities to become circular and liveable Robert C. Brears.
Summary
A practical and interdisciplinary guide to creating liveable, circular economy cities. It includes global case studies and actionable 5R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Restore, Recover) strategies. This book is indispensable for advanced students, researchers, city planners, and policymakers working in urban planning and sustainable development.
Foreword
A practical and interdisciplinary guide to creating liveable, circular economy cities, with global case studies and actionable strategies.
