Urban metabolism for resource efficient cities: from theory to implementation

Abstract

The concept of urban metabolism has inspired ideas about designing sustainable cities and has furthered quantitative approaches to urban resource flow assessment. However, no consensus exists about which of these assessment... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Josephine Kaviti Musango (Stellenbosch University)
  2. Paul Currie (Stellenbosch University)
  3. Blake Robinson (Sustainability Institute)

Topic Area

1b. Research methods and methodologies (including the role of academia, policy engagement

Session

OS6-1b » 1b. Research Methods and Methodologies (including academic, policy engagement and inter/intra, and trans-disciplinary approaches) (11:30 - Friday, 15th June, Department of Economics - Room 2 - Second floor)

Paper

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