CASE-BASED EXPLORATION OF THE NEXUS BETWEEN TRANSFORMATIVE URBAN MEGADEVELOPMENTS AND SUSTAINABILITY

Focused on examining the intricate interplay between megadevelopments and sustainability, this paper analyzes four (4) international cases. The study identifies strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats inherent in megadevelopments, understood as large-scale urban real estate projects with t...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published inTheoretical and Empirical Researches in Urban Management Vol. 19; no. 3; pp. 5 - 30
Main Authors Vardopoulos, Ioannis, GEORGIOU, Christos, VOUKKALI, Irene, VASSILIADES, Constantinos, Salvati, Luca
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies - Research Center in Public Administration and Public Services 01.08.2024
Academia de Studii Economice - Centrul de Cercetare in Administratie si Servicii Publice (CCASP)
Research Center in Public Administration and Public Services
Academia de Studii Economice Bucuresti
Research Centre in Public Administration & Public Services
Subjects
Business Economy / Management
Case studies
Climate change
Comprehensive planning
Decision making
Economy
Environmental impact
Environmental management
Management
Management methods
Organizational change
Planning
Qualitative research
Real estate
Ridesharing
Stakeholders
Sustainability
Sustainable development
Sustainable practices
Sustainable urban development
SWOT analysis
Urban development
Urban planning
Greece
United Kingdom > UK
Project Management
Sustainable Development
SWOT analysis
MegaProjects
Sustainable infrastructure
Largescale Projects
Sustainable Construction
Sustainable City Planning
Online AccessGet full text
ISSN2065-3913
2065-3921

Cover

More Information
Summary:Focused on examining the intricate interplay between megadevelopments and sustainability, this paper analyzes four (4) international cases. The study identifies strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats inherent in megadevelopments, understood as large-scale urban real estate projects with transformative effects on their surroundings, requiring comprehensive planning. Concerns about environmental impacts arise, but the research showcases notable sustainability practices, including advanced technologies and management methods dedicated to mitigating social, economic, and environmental consequences. Results highlight the importance of sustainable decision-making, governance, and policies for urban megadevelopments. The current research contributes to sustainable urban development and planning knowledge, revealing challenges and opportunities posed by megadevelopments. Further research should delve into sustainable urban transformation complexities, advancing collective understanding in this vital field.
Bibliography:ObjectType-Article-1
SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1
ObjectType-Feature-2
content type line 14
ISSN:2065-3913
2065-3921