Developing an Indicator System to Monitor City’s Sustainability Integrated Local Governance: A Case Study in Zhangjiakou

Li Zhu, Chen Wang, Ning Huang, Yu Fu and Zhexing Yan
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Li Zhu: School of Architecture, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
Chen Wang: School of Architecture, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
Ning Huang: China State Construction Technical Center, Beijing 101300, China
Yu Fu: China Association of Building Energy Efficiency, Beijing 100831, China
Zhexing Yan: School of Architecture, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China

Sustainability, 2022, vol. 14, issue 9, 1-19

Abstract: Indicator-based evaluation systems are critical for guiding and monitoring cities’ sustainable development. Zhangjiakou city is the national renewable energy demonstration zone in China, and is gaining more attention (being the co-host city of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games). It needs to seize the opportunities for its long-term sustainable development. An indicator system was developed to monitor the city’s sustainability. Local governance was integrated into an extended three-pillar evaluation model as the fourth dimension through the involvement of over 30 local government departments. Based on the interpretation of local demands, 118 assessment tools were reviewed and an international indicator inventory of 224 indicators was established. By analyzing the local relevance, 95 indicators were selected and categorized into eight modules (energy and carbon emission, resources and environment, harmony and well-being, economics and inclusion, key industries, innovation and smart, governance and efficiency, and internationalization). However, only 67 indicators were confirmed for value assignments after applicability assessment. Basic performance values (BPVs) were given as achievable goals during the 14th Five-Year Plan (FYP), and the excellent performance values (EPVs) were given towards carbon neutrality. All of the values were peer-reviewed and agreed by the local government while discrepancy still exists on carbon emission.

Keywords: sustainable city; indicator system; local governance; carbon emission; statistical analysis (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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