Mapping the emergence of the circular economy within the governance paths of shrinking cities and regions
A comparative study of Parkstad Limburg (NL) and Satakunta (FI)
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12913682 |
|---|---|
| Authors | M Marjanovic (0000-0001-6741-8477, Centre of Advanced Studies, corresponding author), Joanna Williams (0000-0003-1472-6227), Joanna Willams (0000-0003-0377-8654, University College London) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 517-534 |
| Publication date | 2024-06-18 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Cambridge Journal of Regions Economy and Society (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1752-1386 • E-ISSN: 1752-1378 |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press (OUP) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1093/cjres/rsae019 |
| OpenAlex | W4399759775 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 8 |
| References cited | 6 |
This paper studies the interplay between governance priorities concerning urban shrinkage and the circular economy (CE) agenda in the cases of Parkstad Limburg (NL) and Satakunta (FI), aiming to assess the potential of European circular imaginaries for creating novel development pathways in shrinking cities and regions. The findings reveal that the CE agenda emerges within specific sectors due to various influences, including European institutional frameworks, national policies and local initiatives. Notably, the advocacy of commercial actors plays an instrumental role in advancing the CE concept into policy. However, both regions also demonstrate differences arising from distinct regional characteristics. Satakunta harnesses its manufacturing legacy to pursue economic and demographic growth through an industrial CE. Meanwhile, Parkstad Limburg prioritises circular construction to facilitate spatial restructuring and secure public funding. Therefore, in shrinking contexts, CE operates as a unifying agenda for existing interests, upholding prevailing political priorities rather than opening novel governance avenues
Corporate governance · Economic geography · Economic system · Economics · Economy · European union · Geography · International trade · Management · Political science · Regional science · Resizing · Cultural Industries and Urban Development · Rural development and sustainability · Urbanization and City Planning
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| Unique citing works | 8 |
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| Citations per year | 4 |
| Citation span | 2024 - 2026 (3) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 8 |