Co‐Creating an Urban Circularity Questionnaire: A Workshop Approach With Experts

Abstract

As cities strive for sustainable development, the concept of urban circularity is gaining increasing recognition as a framework for systemic transformation. Yet, tools used to assess circularity, such as questionnaires, are often limited to traditional measurement functions. This paper argues that adopting new methods for developing questionnaires can serve as both a mechanism for creating a circularity measurement tool and for initiating conversations with stakeholders. It details a co‐creation process involving international stakeholders (architects, urban planners, local government representatives, and social scientists) in the development of a circularity questionnaire and argues that these should be context‐driven, methodologically sound, and, more importantly, socially accountable tools that include all stakeholders. This paper emphasizes ensuring effective measurements of urban circularity through the participation of all perspectives, improving the development process and the quality of surveys, and increasing stakeholder participation and dialog to effect change and increase insights into circularity practices.