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Bestimmung der wesentlichen Eignung von Wirtschaftsstandorten zu überbetrieblichen umweltorientierten Beziehungen im Sinne einer Industrial Symbiosis
No full textDie weltweite Inanspruchnahme natürlicher Rohstoffe hat seit Mitte des 20. Jahrhunderts exponentiell zugenommen und wird voraussichtlich weiter steigen. Ein Ansatz zur Begrenzung des Rohstoffverbrauchs ist das Konzept der Industrial Symbiosis, das die Nutzung von Nebenprodukten zwischen unabhängigen Unternehmen untersucht. Zur weiteren Unterstützung der Etablierung bestand das Ziel der Forschungsarbeit darin, räumliche Standorttypen aus der internationalen Fallstudiengesamtheit der Industrial Symbiosis zu analysieren. Die Standorttypen dienen als Grundlage für die Entwicklung einer Methodik zur Vorabschätzung der Implementierungspotenziale von bestehenden Industrie- und Gewerbestandorten im Sinne einer Industrial Symbiosis. Der Ansatz zur Vorabschätzung der Implementierungspotenziale soll die Verbreitung einer Industrial Symbiosis unterstützen. Mithilfe einer systematischen Literaturanalyse konnten international 104 Fallstudien identifiziert werden. Diese wurden anhand von 15 Merkmalen aus verschiedenen thematisch-inhaltlichen Kategorien untersucht: (1) Raumnutzung, (2) Siedlungsstruktur, (3) räumliche Lage, (4) Unternehmen sowie (5) weitere standortbezogene Merkmale. Basierend auf der räumlichen Charakterisierung und Analyse der Fallstudien konnten insgesamt vier Standorttypen identifiziert werden, die sich überwiegend durch ihre Nutzungsstruktur voneinander unterscheiden. Die Standorttypen stellen Idealtypen dar, die in einem qualitativen Verfahren bestimmt wurden und jeweils durch unterschiedliche Voraussetzungen für eine Industrial Symbiosis gekennzeichnet sind.
Abschließend wurde die Methode des Standorttypen-Ansatzes exemplarisch auf 135 Industrie- und Gewerbestandorte im Land Berlin angewendet. Der Standorttypen-Ansatz trug dazu bei, in einem systematischen Verfahren die Implementierungspotenziale im Sinne einer Industrial Symbiosis zu bewerten.The global utilization of natural resources has increased exponentially since the mid-20th century and is expected to continue rising. One approach to limiting resource consumption is the concept of industrial symbiosis, which examines the use of by-products among independent companies. To further support its establishment, the goal of this research was to analyze spatial location types based on the international case study corpus of industrial symbiosis. These location types serve as the foundation for developing a methodology to preliminarily assess the implementation potential of existing industrial and commercial sites in the context of industrial symbiosis. The approach for preliminary assessment aims to promote the dissemination of industrial symbiosis. Through a systematic literature review, 104 international case studies were identified. These were analyzed based on 15 attributes across various thematic and content-related categories: (1) land use, (2) settlement structure, (3) spatial location, (4) businesses and (5) other site-related characteristics. Based on the spatial characterization and analysis of the case studies, a total of four location types were identified, which primarily differ in their use structure. These location types represent ideal types determined through a qualitative process and are characterized by differing prerequisites for industrial symbiosis. Finally, the location type method was exemplarily applied to 135 industrial and commercial sites in Berlin. The location type approach contributed to systematically assessing the implementation potential for industrial symbiosis at these sites
Family Business and Regional Development
Full text linkThis book explores the relationship between families, firms, and regions and the extent to which these relationships contribute to regional economic and social development. Although family business participation in economic activities has been a common phenomenon since pre-industrial societies, and its importance has evolved throughout time and across spatial contexts, the book suggests that these factors have often been neglected in family business and regional studies. Taking this research gap into account, the book aims to deepen our understanding of the role family firms play in the regional economy. In particular, it explores two seldom studied questions. Firstly, what role do family firms play in regional development? Secondly, how do different spatial regional contexts shape family firm operations and performance? Family Business and Regional Development presents a model of "spatial familiness" and uses themes such as productivity, networks and competitiveness to shed new light on family businesses. Moreover, it approaches the juxtaposition between family business and regional studies to encourage the cross-fertilisation of ideas, theories, and research methods between the two fields. Bringing together leading experts in entrepreneurship, regional economics, and economic geography, this book will be a valuable reading for advanced students, researchers and policymakers interested in family firms, regional studies and economic geography
Urban Infrastructure and Bicycle Transport
Full text linkZur Analyse von Zusammenhängen zwischen Radverkehr und Infrastruktur kommt eine breite Kombination unterschiedlicher Methoden in einem integrierten Gesamtansatz zum Einsatz. An die Herleitung der radfahrtauglichen Umgebung (Bikeability) über eine Literaturanalyse und einen interaktiven Expertenprozess schließen sich die Operationalisierung dieser Definition mittels offener Geodaten sowie die Bewertung der Einflüsse auf die Verkehrsmittelwahl in einem multinomialen Verkehrsmittelwahlmodell an. Auf der Ebene der Routenwahl werden dann die Einflussgrößen in einem diskreten Entscheidungsexperiment differenziert. Dabei kommen logistische Regressionsmodelle zum Einsatz. Des Weiteren werden Daten aus der Fahrradnavigation in einem Clusterverfahren genutzt.
Im Ergebnis zeigt sich ein konsensuales Verständnis von Bikeability unter Abbildung des Zusammenspiels der fünf wichtigsten infrastrukturellen Parameter. Durch Nutzung offener Geodaten ist der entwickelte Ansatz uneingeschränkt räumlich übertragbar und thematisch adaptierbar. Das Verkehrsmittelwahlmodell belegt den stark positiven Einfluss der Bikeability auf die Wahl des Fahrrades als Verkehrsmittel. Auf der differenzierten Ebene der Routenwahl bestätigt sich der besondere Einfluss der Radinfrastruktur an Hauptverkehrsstraßen. Die Ergebnisse zeigen dabei eine Abstufung im Nutzen für den Radverkehr, die dem Ausmaß der baulichen Trennung vom motorisierten Individualverkehr entspricht, sowie spezifische individuelle und strukturelle Implikationen. Neben Infrastrukturen an Hauptstraßen wird durch die angewandten Methoden auch die generelle Bedeutung von Nebenstraßen verdeutlicht und weiter differenziert. Die Ergebnisse zeigen dabei den enormen Nutzen von Fahrradstraßen aus Sicht der Nutzenden.
Die Erkenntnisse bieten spezifische Anknüpfungspunkte, sowohl für weitere Forschung als auch für Planung und Praxis, die in der Arbeit diskutiert werden.A broad combination of different methods is used in an integrated approach to evaluate interrelations between infrastructure and bicycle transport. First, the bike-friendliness of the urban environment (bikeability) is defined via a literature analysis in combination with an interactive expert survey. This definition of bikeability is then operationalized using open geodata, ensuring transferability. In addition, the effects of bikeability on mode choice are evaluated using a multinomial logit model. On the detailed level of route choice, the influencing parameters are further differentiated in a graphical online stated preferences survey. Mixed logit discrete choice models are then developed to quantify the trade-offs of interest. Furthermore, extensive data retrieved from a bike routing engine are clustered and analysed to reveal underlying route preferences, without the potential effects of an overt survey situation.
Results show a consensus in understanding of bikeability, as provided by experts. This is defined by a stable interaction of the components composing bikeability. The mode choice model proves the strong positive effect of high bikeability on choosing the bike as a mode of transport. On the detailed level of route choice, the particular influence of cycling infrastructure along main streets is confirmed, and differentiated according to the specific design. Aside from specific individual and structural implications, a greater separation from motorized transport generally corresponds with a higher utility for cyclists. Regarding side streets, the results reveal the general importance of minor roads and the enormous benefit of cycle streets prioritizing cyclists.
The presented findings may be used for further research and deliver recommendations for planning, which are discussed in the present study
Family business and regional development
Full text linkThis edited collection explores the relationship between families, firms, and regions and the extent to which these relationships contribute to regional economic and social development. The main rationale is to evaluate what we already know about the juxtaposition and cross-fertilisation between family business and regional studies. This will enable us to discover new lenses and research paths that can strengthen the cross-fertilisation between both disciplines and to envision and propose future lines of research. We explore two seldom studied questions: (1) What role do family firms play in regional development? (2) How do formal and informal regional contexts shape family firms’ operations and performance? This edited collection intends to contribute to theory and practice by linking economic, social, and political players, whose interactions at local and regional levels are believed to play a role in their success.TU Berlin, Open-Access-Mittel – 202
Family Business and Regional Development
Full text linkThis book explores the relationship between families, firms, and regions and the extent to which these relationships contribute to regional economic and social development. Although family business participation in economic activities has been a common phenomenon since pre-industrial societies, and its importance has evolved throughout time and across spatial contexts, the book suggests that these factors have often been neglected in family business and regional studies. Taking this research gap into account, the book aims to deepen our understanding of the role family firms play in the regional economy. In particular, it explores two seldom studied questions. Firstly, what role do family firms play in regional development? Secondly, how do different spatial regional contexts shape family firm operations and performance? Family Business and Regional Development presents a model of "spatial familiness" and uses themes such as productivity, networks and competitiveness to shed new light on family businesses. Moreover, it approaches the juxtaposition between family business and regional studies to encourage the cross-fertilisation of ideas, theories, and research methods between the two fields. Bringing together leading experts in entrepreneurship, regional economics, and economic geography, this book will be a valuable reading for advanced students, researchers and policymakers interested in family firms, regional studies and economic geography
Eine handelspolitische Analyse unter dem Aspekt der internationalen Wettbewerbsfähigkeit
Full text linkOn Creativity: From conceptual ideas towards a systemic understanding
No full textThe ‘creativity hype’ has nurtured both manifold insights by dint of academic studies, research reports and policy papers as well as an array of extensive shortcomings concerning the academic understanding of ‘creativity’. In the realm of economic geography, an inflationary and unwitting utilization of the term ‘creativity’ in general, and creativity in arts and sciences in particular has prevented a serious debate and revealed four main deficiencies about: (1) the nature of creativity, (2) the process of creativity, (3) allocation of meaning (to) creativity as well as (4) the general relationship between creativity and space. This conceptual paper contributes to shed some light upon these shortcomings by assembling, juxtaposing and systemizing interdisciplinary perspectives, insights and findings on these specific types of creativity. The results illustrate that creativity (in general) is characterized by something with meaningful novelty (originality component), which is useful and valuable at the same time (effectiveness component), verified (by individuals or teams), validated (by communities) and selected (by markets) against a frame of reference. Interestingly, despite a traditional focus on meaningful novelty (originality component) in creativity in arts and sciences, the very logic of bisociation (the sole creative act) is fundamentally different. Moreover, modern views emphasize the effectiveness component within these types of creativity as reflected in cultural and creative industries or academic entrepreneurship. Ultimately, a potpourri of manifold spatial metaphors connected to creativity can be found in literature; therefore, a systemic attempt towards the general relationship between creativity in arts and sciences and space (understood as location, place, and landscape) will be introduced
Family Business and Regional Development
No full textThis book explores the relationship between families, firms, and regions and the extent to which these relationships contribute to regional economic and social development. Although family business participation in economic activities has been a common phenomenon since pre-industrial societies, and its importance has evolved throughout time and across spatial contexts, the book suggests that these factors have often been neglected in family business and regional studies. Taking this research gap into account, the book aims to deepen our understanding of the role family firms play in the regional economy. In particular, it explores two seldom studied questions. Firstly, what role do family firms play in regional development? Secondly, how do different spatial regional contexts shape family firm operations and performance? Family Business and Regional Development presents a model of "spatial familiness" and uses themes such as productivity, networks and competitiveness to shed new light on family businesses. Moreover, it approaches the juxtaposition between family business and regional studies to encourage the cross-fertilisation of ideas, theories, and research methods between the two fields. Bringing together leading experts in entrepreneurship, regional economics, and economic geography, this book will be a valuable reading for advanced students, researchers and policymakers interested in family firms, regional studies and economic geography
Die Rolle gemeinwohlorientierter Akteure zur Unterstützung gemeinschaftlicher Wohnprojekte in Berlin
Full text linkCollaborative housing projects are becoming increasingly popular and are considered to be of high societal relevance. At the same time, a scientific and political discourse on the orientation towards the common good in the housing sector is taking place, increasingly highlighting collaborative housing projects. In this context, there are various actors who support collaborative housing projects in different ways. This paper investigates the role of these actors using the case study of Berlin. It examines the understanding of the actors of collaborative housing projects, their ways of working as well as the collaboration of these actors among themselves and with politics and administration. Relevant actors in Berlin have been identified with the help of desk research and subsequently, expert interviews have been conducted with five different actors. The analysis of the results shows that the actors are part of a tight network which is very much based on ideational beliefs and personal relationships. Despite their common goal, the actors differ in their course of actions, target groups and strategic orientation. However, in light of challenging political and economic conditions for collaborative housing projects and their supporting actors, their scope of action remains limited. While some of them try to influence political and administrative decision making, given the current circumstances the question as to what quantitative significance this form of housing can have in the future remains
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