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Area of Science:

  • Urban Planning
  • Environmental Science
  • Sustainability Studies

Background:

  • Increasing global urbanization necessitates sustainable development models.
  • Cities face significant challenges in achieving full circular economy principles.
  • A growing need exists for frameworks to measure urban circularity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline a framework for circular cities indicators based on key characteristics.
  • To provide directions for fostering circularity at the city level.
  • To address the difficulty urban policymakers face in selecting appropriate indicators.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of key papers in the circular economy field.
  • Analysis of existing definitions and indicators for circular cities.
  • Identification of measurement approaches for circular cities.

Main Results:

  • Numerous definitions and indicators for circular cities have emerged.
  • A standardized framework for urban circularity indicators is needed.
  • The study proposes a framework for measuring circular cities.

Conclusions:

  • Integrating findings is essential for a general definition and measurement framework for circular cities.
  • Standardized frameworks are significant for urban policymakers.
  • The proposed framework aids in developing, monitoring, and evaluating circular cities and smart urban metabolism.