| Abstract |
Urban metabolism is a concept in which the city is examined using biolog-ical principles that relate to the internal mechanisms by which living creatures maintain a constant interchange of matter and energy with their surroundings to permit their growth and development. In multidisciplinary studies of cities, urban metabolism is one of the potential fields of study. Urban sustainability refers to the urban planning measures implemented to enhance and build urban areas without depleting their resources indefinitely. To understand the in-depth features of urban metabolism and its potential for examining the sustainability of cities, the concept’s historical development as well as its theoretical underpinnings are required. In order to address and identify the various research gaps and needs in the metabolism of cities, this chapter is intended to discuss the origin and evolution of urban metabolism, its relationship with the sustainability of cities, and the limitations of urban metabolism in relation to urban sustainability. There exists an interlinkage between the urban metabolism and sustainability within a city with respect to judicious resource utiliza-tion, energy flow, waste management, and social and economic development. The assessment of the urban metabolism and sustainability of a city can be a useful approach for smart city development. Moreover, there is a dire need to promote the circular urban metabolism for developing sustainable cities. © The Author(s). |
