PLANNING THE CIRCULAR CITY: FOCUS ON BUILDINGS’ ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

Abstract

Circular City initiatives to implement circular economy goals are expanding in Europe. This article provides the nascent Circular City movement with a rationale and motivation to target existing buildings and cultural heritage buildings. The article argues that Circular City initiatives should aim to achieve low-carbon development; less construction and demolition wastes; improving energy efficiency; and improving resource efficiency in the buildings sector in line with European Union policy goals.

Keywords: Circular City, buildings, historic buildings, environment, Europe