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As shown in Chapter 1, the flows of materials and energy through cities, and the associated growth and development, are analogous to those in an organism or an ecosystem, and this suggests that it is feasible to study urban metabolism using the same tools. Although information also flows within the system, these flows have not been well studied, and for the most part, they will not be discussed in this book. By examining these flows, it is possible to identify the key processes (e.g., ones that either constrain growth or represent inefficient resource use) and define the rules that govern growth and development. Understanding these rules enables urban planners and managers to adjust a city’s operations to improve its vigor.

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Zhang, Y. (2023). Progress in Urban Metabolism Research. In: Urban Metabolism. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-9123-3_2

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