Integrating Urban Metabolism into Strategic Urban Planning

Theoretical Insights and Practical Applications

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2025-12-07

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No. 23 (2025): Integrating Urban Metabolism into Strategic Urban Planning

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Song, Y. (2025). Integrating Urban Metabolism into Strategic Urban Planning: Theoretical Insights and Practical Applications. A+BE | Architecture and the Built Environment, 15(23), 1–276. Retrieved from https://aplusbe.eu/index.php/p/article/view/455

Abstract

This thesis examines Urban Metabolism (UM) as a critical framework for advancing sustainability in urban development, focusing on its theoretical underpinnings, practical applications, and integration into strategic urban planning processes. The study aims to address the challenges cities face in resource management and environmental resilience by developing and applying UM indicators as tools to guide planners and policymakers. Structured across several chapters, the research explores UM’s conceptual evolution, methodological innovations, and practical implications for fostering circular and sustainable urban systems.