Spatial circularity in sustainable urban development: a scoping review of the spatial dimension of circular economy

Abstract The discourse on the circular economy (CE) has gained global attention due to its significant contribution to sustainable urban development. Extensive research on circular economy addressing the various facets of urban built environments such as ecology, energy, water, waste, and industrial establishments is available in literature. They bring about systemic changes through circular urban metabolic activities that inevitably impact the land, urban form and the spatial configuration in c