Circular Urban Metabolism: Towards Sustainability

This lecture discusses the transition from a linear urban metabolism to a circular one, focusing on the challenges posed by the increasing energy consumption and environmental degradation in cities. It emphasizes the importance of local food and energy production, waste recycling, and sustainable urban design to achieve carbon neutrality. The lecture also addresses the need to rethink urban planning, prioritize existing city structures over expansion, and integrate agriculture into urban ecosystems. It explores the concept of circularity in urban metabolism, highlighting the potential for cities to become self-sustaining and environmentally friendly through resource optimization and waste reduction.