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Cities facing global warming and economic challenges are exploring various strategies to address these issues. The Circular Economy (CE) offers promising solutions, but the effective integration of its strategy at the urban level remains debated. This research focuses on circular maker spaces that blend new technology with creative industries within the framework of Circular Economy (CE) strategies in cities. These spaces have the potential to serve as key catalysts for promoting sustainable urban development by integrating CE principles and values in the cities.
The study's primary objective is to provide a strategic perspective that supports sustainable development by addressing social, economic, and environmental challenges through innovative circular maker spaces via bottom-up approaches. In this context, the study explores how circular maker spaces can be integrated at a local neighborhood scale in cities within the embedded narratives of equity and just future. Building on the main research question, the study examines how Circular Economy (CE) goals can align with diverse values and norms through the lens of sustainable development, using data from six socio-economically diverse neighborhoods in Istanbul to demonstrate how circular maker spaces can be adapted to different contexts. Therefore, the study intends to develop a local appropriation model to guide the site selection and integration process for circular maker spaces (CMS) at the neighborhood scale in Istanbul.
The methodology has been developed on two main methods: (1) The Local Communities Comprehension Tool (LCCT) aims to understand local communities and authorities' expectations, their perception of the CE and its implementation on the local scale, and (2) the development of criteria for site selection using GIS-based analysis, supported by multi-criteria spatial decision-making techniques and pilot testing to ensure sustainable implementation. The criteria for site selection included several important factors, such as being easily accessible for locals, proximity to the neighborhood center, and the selection of waste collection and operation areas that minimize environmental impact. Additionally, detailed descriptions of related facilities and networks were considered, as well as the need for seamless spatial integration within the neighborhood. As a result of the analysis and by understanding local dynamics, the Local Appropriation Model’s main structure was developed from the common findings across 6 pilot neighborhoods. Thus, a guide for site selection and integration of Circular Maker Spaces at the local scale has been designed for the Istanbul context.
The study presents an inclusive and holistic perspective, providing an important roadmap for integrating CE strategies in the cities within circular maker spaces. Ultimately, it aims to fill the gap in the literature by offering insights into future scenarios for sustainable development of the cities.
| Keywords | CircularEconomy; Circular Maker Spaces; Sustainable Development; Local Appropriation; Just Future |
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| Best Congress Paper Award | Yes |
