How does space matter? On the importance of embedding spatialities in industrial ecology frameworks for circularity in the built environment
Journal of Industrial Ecology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 9, 2025
Abstract
This
paper
explores
the
critical
role
of
spatiality
and
scale
in
industrial
ecology
(IE)
research
to
promote
circularity
within
built
environment.
Traditional
IE
frameworks
are
predominantly
a‐spatial
a‐political,
overlooking
complex
socio‐ecological–technological
dynamics
urban–regional
environments.
gap
limits
development
holistic
assessments
effective
strategies
for
circularity,
often
externalizing
political,
economic,
societal
implications.
In
this
paper,
we
emphasize
need
integrate
diverse
spatial
entities,
such
as
social
actors,
natural
resources,
infrastructure,
into
frameworks.
Drawing
on
recent
developments
community
(including
insights
from
ISIE
2023
conference)
demonstrate
how
multiple
spatialities
politics
already
integral
several
areas
practice,
accounting
symbiosis.
We
highlight
concepts—such
urbanization
patterns,
geographic
features,
territory,
place,
actor‐networks—reveal
context‐specific
drivers
barriers
circular
transformation.
then
leverage
concept
scales
established
across
sciences
introduce
a
typology
relevant
IE,
identify
which
types
have
yet
be
operationalized
research.
Given
potential
analytical
yield
each
type,
advocate
reflective
multi‐scalar
approach
incorporate
Ultimately,
call
turn
re‐conceptualizing
tools
support
transformation
environment
toward
circularity.
Язык: Английский
Drivers of Nature Engagement in Urban Green Spaces: Prospects for Healthier Cities
Urban forestry & urban greening,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 128825 - 128825
Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
Building ‘soil-darity’: Identifying personal priorities to facilitate greater participation in community composting initiatives to enhance urban resilience in Singapore
City and Environment Interactions,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 100205 - 100205
Опубликована: Май 1, 2025
Язык: Английский