How Can Urban Regeneration Reduce Carbon Emissions? A Bibliometric Review

Yan Liu, Meiyue Sang, Xiangrui Xu (), Liyin Shen and Haijun Bao
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Yan Liu: School of Management Science and Real Estate, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
Meiyue Sang: School of Management Science and Real Estate, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
Xiangrui Xu: School of Spatial Planning and Design, Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou 310015, China
Liyin Shen: School of Management Science and Real Estate, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
Haijun Bao: School of Spatial Planning and Design, Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou 310015, China

Land, 2023, vol. 12, issue 7, 1-19

Abstract: As urbanization continues to accelerate worldwide, the consequential rise in CO 2 emissions has caused substantial environmental challenges. Urban regeneration has emerged as a promising approach to reducing carbon emissions and developing low-carbon cities. Even though both urban regeneration and carbon emissions reduction have been researched from various perspectives, a thorough review is still required to completely reveal their multifaceted relationship. Based on 231 papers published between 2001 and 2023, a bibliometric analysis was conducted to understand the overall trajectory and main focus of the existing research. Then, we qualitatively analyzed the main findings from bibliometric results in terms of key regeneration elements, specific regeneration strategies, research methodologies, as well as research trends and agendas. The results indicated that research in this field is gradually becoming more specialized and comprehensive. Buildings and energy have always been two key urban regeneration elements and research hotspots. Additionally, as a systematic project, reducing carbon emissions requires further exploration of other regeneration elements’ contributions and their interactions in the urban system, which needs the corresponding support of more specific regeneration strategies and research methodologies. These findings can advance the development of innovative and impactful pathways for low-carbon oriented urban regeneration, leading ultimately to sustainable cities.

Keywords: urban regeneration; carbon emissions reduction; low carbon; bibliometric review (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q15 Q2 Q24 Q28 Q5 R14 R52 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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