ǂA ǂconceptual model for a circular city

ǂa ǂcase study of Maribor, Slovenia

Kristijan Brglez (Author), Matjaž Perc (Author), Rebeka Lukman (Author)

Abstract

Cities play a crucial role in achieving sustainable development. Decision-makers require assistance in developing city transformation plans amidst the emergence of various city models. A content analysis using concept mapping was conducted to examine smart, circular, and green city models. The analysis, supported by Leximancer, revealed that city models are evolving by adopting benefcial solutions from competitors, refecting a strong focus on sustainable development. Additionally, twentyfour research areas essential for implementing a circular city were identifed and validated. Furthermore, a conceptual model for a circular city was developed, incorporating the Defne-Measure-Analyse-Improve-Control tool and a problem-solving system. Testing the model on Maribor highlighted challenges in monitoring the transition towards circularity. The study validates the established model but emphasises the need for further research and case studies to verify its practicality. This scientifc research enhances the understanding of city models and their evolution towards sustainability, providing valuable insights for decision-makers and urban planners.

Keywords

city models;conceptual model;content analysis;problem-solving structure;

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Language:	English
Year of publishing:	2024
Typology:	1.01 - Original Scientific Article
Organization:	UM FNM - Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Publisher:	Springer Nature
UDC:	502.131.1(497.4Maribor)
COBISS:	162551299
ISSN:	1618-954X
Views:	271
Downloads:	347
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Secondary language:	Slovenian
Secondary keywords:	modeli mesta;konceptualni model;analiza vsebine;struktura reševanja problemov;
Type (COBISS):	Article
Pages:	str. 45-65
Volume:	ǂVol. ǂ26
Issue:	ǂiss. ǂ1
Chronology:	2024
DOI:	10.1007/s10098-023-02579-z
ID:	23290274