Urban Metabolism: Material and Energy Flow Analysis

This lecture explores Urban Metabolism, focusing on Material and Energy Flow Analysis for resource management in cities. It covers topics such as Urban Metabolism definitions, accounting approaches, system boundaries, MFA steps, and the relevance of Urban Metabolism. The lecture also discusses the different accounting methods, including top-down and bottom-up approaches, and the challenges of territorial/production-based versus consumption-based accounting. Examples from Paris and Amsterdam are used to illustrate urban MFAs. The lecture concludes by highlighting the importance of balanced MFA in understanding the interrelationship between urban activities and flows.