How Should We Measure? A Review of Circular Cities Indicators

Andreea Loredana Bîrgovan, Elena Simina Lakatos, Andrea Szilagyi, Lucian Ionel Cioca, Roxana Lavinia Pacurariu, George Ciobanu and Elena Cristina Rada
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Andreea Loredana Bîrgovan: Institute for Research in Circular Economy and Environment “Ernest Lupan”, Calea Dorobantilor 71-73, 400609 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Elena Simina Lakatos: Institute for Research in Circular Economy and Environment “Ernest Lupan”, Calea Dorobantilor 71-73, 400609 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Andrea Szilagyi: Institute for Research in Circular Economy and Environment “Ernest Lupan”, Calea Dorobantilor 71-73, 400609 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Lucian Ionel Cioca: Faculty of Engineering, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, Blv. Victoriei 10, 550024 Sibiu, Romania
Roxana Lavinia Pacurariu: Institute for Research in Circular Economy and Environment “Ernest Lupan”, Calea Dorobantilor 71-73, 400609 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
George Ciobanu: Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, University of Craiova, Str. Alexandru Ioan Cusa 13, 200585 Craiova, Romania
Elena Cristina Rada: Department of Theoretical and Applied Sciences, Insubria University of Varese, Via G.B. Vico 46, 21100 Varese, Italy

IJERPH, 2022, vol. 19, issue 9, 1-16

Abstract: As the world continues to urbanize, it is necessary to identify and implement new urban development models and strategies in order to meet the challenges of sustainable development. As cities continue to face challenges in becoming fully circular, the need to establish a framework to measure the circular economy in urban areas grows. Many definitions for circular cities have been developed and addressed in recent years, as have numerous indicators. To make the transition to a circular city, we must integrate the findings and develop a general definition and measurement framework. This article aims at outlining a framework for circular cities indicators based on their key characteristics, as well providing directions for fostering circularity at the city level. To accomplish this goal, we conducted a systematic review and analyzed key papers published in the field of circular economy to determine how circular cities are measured. Choosing the right indicators to use for developing, monitoring, and evaluating circular cities is a difficult task for urban policymakers, managers, and planners. This highlights the significance of standardized frameworks for urban indicators. As a result, the authors propose a framework and highlight some key points about circular cities and smart urban metabolism.

Keywords: circular economy; circular cities; circular indicators; smart urban metabolism (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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