Urban Water Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 12
Published: Dec. 21, 2024
China's
Sponge
City
Program
(SCP)
aims
to
address
various
challenges
in
urban
stormwater
derived
from
climate
change.
However,
a
large
number
of
barrier
exists
for
its
implementation
such
as
uncertainties
the
cost
and
performance,
shortcomings
governmental
directive,
financial
limitations.
This
study
explore
potential
ways
improve
public
willingness
pay
(WTP)
SCP
via
participation
(PP).
Guyuan
city
was
selected
case
study,
questionnaire
survey
conducted.
The
findings
showed
that
(1)
nearly
half
respondents
(45.36%)
were
willing
certain
amount
extra
water
tariff
SCP.
(2)
hierarchical
model
involvement-attitude-behavior,
involvement-control-behavior,
involvement-norm-behavior
can
explain
mechanism
PP
influenced
WTP;
(3)
Clear
channels
communication
found
positively
influence
public's
WTP
(β
=
0.075,
p
<
0.05).
These
are
expected
contribute
better
tool
environmental
projects.
Land,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(8), P. 1225 - 1225
Published: Aug. 7, 2024
Public
satisfaction
is
an
important
indicator
of
the
success
environmental
policies
and
management
practices.
China’s
sponge
city
development
(SCD)
initiative
was
launched
in
2014
has
received
international
attention
for
its
technical
advancements
achievements.
satisfaction,
however,
not
been
fully
investigated
cities
transformed
by
SCD.
This
study
uses
public
surveys
structural
equation
modeling
to
evaluate
people’s
with
SCD
four
pilot
cities,
how
familiarity
SCD,
perceived
benefits,
concerns
about
adverse
effects,
trust
government
influence
levels.
The
results
show
that
people
were,
on
average,
slightly
satisfied
Familiarity,
were
significant
determinants
satisfaction.
On
contrary,
effects
did
significantly
Moreover,
a
mismatch
found
between
government-led
evaluation
outcomes
measured
here.
highlights
importance
social
values
shaping
provides
suggestions
strategies
enhancing
ultimately
supporting
long-term
effectiveness
urban
stormwater
programs.
Journal of Global Responsibility,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 23, 2024
Purpose
The
rise
in
the
urban
population
has
led
to
an
increase
magnitude
of
inequalities
within
community.
Smart
city
is
evolution
cities
with
technology
trying
facilitate
modern
urbanization
complexities.
Success
establishing
smart
initiatives
can
be
considered
as
a
social
transforming
quest
reaching
goals
at
individual
and
collective
levels,
thus
citizen
engagement
critical
heavy
technological-reliant
projects.
This
study
aims
investigate
potential
improving
quality
life
through
citizen-centric
approach
development
Sri
Lanka.
Design/methodology/approach
was
based
on
qualitative
methods
where
information
gathered
from
20
citizens
residing
across
9
provinces
City
Competitive
Index
rankings.
Six-dimensional
model
used
theoretical
lens.
Findings
Time
management
issues,
well-being
bleak
atmosphere
were
identified
key
challenges;
Citizen-centric
approaches
Lanka
not
satisfactory,
there
room
left
for
improvement
life.
Cultural
integration
socio-cultural
readiness
unique
findings,
whereas
need
education
dominant
overcome
challenges
progressing
initiatives.
Practical
implications
results
would
provide
comprehensive
knowledge
academic
contributions
developing
countries.
At
same
time,
policymakers,
community
large,
government
service
providers
will
primarily
benefit
practical
study.
Originality/value
recommends
focusing
tailored
educational
approach,
feedback
mechanisms
sustainable
policies
progression
cities.
Novel
findings
cultural
integration,
safety
should
focused
more
ensure
success
South
Asian
context.
INNOVATIVE ECONOMY,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 18 - 27
Published: Sept. 1, 2024
Purpose.
The
aim
of
the
article
is
to
study
effectiveness
China's
circular
clusters
as
an
innovative
model
economic
development
in
conditions
global
fragmentation.
Methodology
research.
methodological
basis
based
on
use
general
scientific
methods
that
provide
a
comprehensive
approach
China
and
their
role
In
particular,
used
induction
deduction
collect,
systematize
analyze
data,
which
helped
identify
trends
cause-and-effect
relationships
clusters.
Analysis
synthesis
were
key
formation
economy,
allows
us
determine
specifics
its
impact
sustainability
resource
efficiency
industrial
regions.
abstract
logical
method
generalize
information
from
various
sources
create
holistic
understanding
problem
formulate
theoretical
conclusions.
comparative
allowed
comparing
Chinese
with
similar
structures
other
countries,
identifying
main
areas
implementation
practices,
establishing
self-sufficiency.
tabular
graphical
visualize
statistical
data
order
highlight
patterns
development.
Findings.
It
established
have
become
effective
tool
for
increasing
environmental
responsibility,
especially
context
shown
investing
infrastructure
closed
production
cycles,
example,
leading
are
implementing
integrated
waste
collection
recycling
systems
can
significantly
reduce
volume
waste.
considered
experience
valuable
countries
want
minimize
footprint
improve
sustainability.
proved
be
powerful
strategy
reducing
fragmentation
strengthening
resilience
systems,
making
them
less
dependent
external
factors.
Originality.
how
dependence
imported
resources,
important
light
constraints
market
A
methodology
assessing
performance
analysis
conservation
reduction
developed,
provides
new
contribution
such
sustainable
structured
benchmarking
proposed,
aspects
this
adapted
by
countries.
reveals
strengthen
competitive
advantages
markets
optimizing
costs
creating
environmentally
friendly
products,
export-oriented
economies.
Practical
value.
proposed
recommendations
test
developing
results
may
useful
companies
focused
international
markets,
technologies
becoming
significant
factor
competitiveness.
Key
words:
clusters,
benchmarking,
fragmentation,
development,
disintegration,
models,
cluster
strategies,
transformation.
Urban Water Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 12
Published: Dec. 21, 2024
China's
Sponge
City
Program
(SCP)
aims
to
address
various
challenges
in
urban
stormwater
derived
from
climate
change.
However,
a
large
number
of
barrier
exists
for
its
implementation
such
as
uncertainties
the
cost
and
performance,
shortcomings
governmental
directive,
financial
limitations.
This
study
explore
potential
ways
improve
public
willingness
pay
(WTP)
SCP
via
participation
(PP).
Guyuan
city
was
selected
case
study,
questionnaire
survey
conducted.
The
findings
showed
that
(1)
nearly
half
respondents
(45.36%)
were
willing
certain
amount
extra
water
tariff
SCP.
(2)
hierarchical
model
involvement-attitude-behavior,
involvement-control-behavior,
involvement-norm-behavior
can
explain
mechanism
PP
influenced
WTP;
(3)
Clear
channels
communication
found
positively
influence
public's
WTP
(β
=
0.075,
p
<
0.05).
These
are
expected
contribute
better
tool
environmental
projects.
