How Can Urban Regeneration Reduce Carbon Emissions? A Bibliometric Review

Abstract

As urbanization continues to accelerate worldwide, the consequential rise in CO2 emissions has caused substantial environmental challenges. Urban regeneration has emerged as a promising approach to reducing carbon emissions and developing low-carbon cities. Even though both urban regeneration and carbon emissions reduction have been researched from various perspectives, a thorough review is still required to completely reveal their multifaceted relationship. Based on 231 papers published between 2001 and 2023, a bibliometric analysis was conducted to understand the overall trajectory and main focus of the existing research. Then, we qualitatively analyzed the main findings from bibliometric results in terms of key regeneration elements, specific regeneration strategies, research methodologies, as well as research trends and agendas. The results indicated that research in this field is gradually becoming more specialized and comprehensive. Buildings and energy have always been two key urban regeneration elements and research hotspots. Additionally, as a systematic project, reducing carbon emissions requires further exploration of other regeneration elements’ contributions and their interactions in the urban system, which needs the corresponding support of more specific regeneration strategies and research methodologies. These findings can advance the development of innovative and impactful pathways for low-carbon oriented urban regeneration, leading ultimately to sustainable cities.

Space Efficiency in Finnish Mid-Rise Timber Apartment Buildings

“…As in many countries of the world [1][2][3], Finland has been substantially affected by the increase in global urbanization and the consequent urbanization trend [4,5]. In Finland, where more than 80% of the population lives in cities, this rate is estimated to reach 90% by 2050 [6].…”

Evaluation of the Use of Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavement in Chile: Urban Infrastructure Solution for Adaptation and Mitigation against Climate Change

“…It is demonstrated by the results obtained from the modeling studied that the application of permeable paving is a sustainable stormwater management infrastructure solution to face climate change, as it supports adaptation and mitigation actions, both allowing the reduction in the negative impact of natural disasters and providing water to urban ecosystems that can capture CO 2 [41][42][43].…”

Effects of Tax Incentive Policies for Land Use on Local Socioeconomic Conditions: A Case of Tax Policies for Urban Regeneration Projects in Republic of Korea

“…The economic impact of URPs can vary depending on various factors, such as the region's characteristics, the project's scale, and implementation policies. Generally, the economic impacts of regeneration can be summarized as follows [2][3][4][5] These economic impacts vary depending on the goals and approaches of the URP, underscoring the importance of successful project implementation and policy formulation.…”

“…The main objective of urban design is to effectively arrange and synchronize the physical components of the environment to attain the communal essence of the city. This is achieved by imposing guidelines on the physical components of urban spaces, such as city blocks, plots, building heights, density, environmental problems, and architectural aesthetics, as well as particular regulatory elements [2,3].…”