The effects of circular urban development on the social sustainability of an area : case study on two urban development projects in Finland and the Netherlands

This bachelor thesis, commissioned by the REDUCES project, studies the link between circular urban development and social sustainability. Circular urban development means improving a traditionally organized city/district by following the three principles of circular economy: design out waste and pollution, keep products and materials in use and regenerate natural systems. Social sustainability is one of the main three pillars of sustainable development, yet it does not have a clear definition, rather it changes according to the respective scope and context. Circular economy supports mainly the... Mehr ...