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Transitioning to a circular economy in a mid-sized city: takeaways from the Circular and Sustainable Innovation District project of Victoriaville, Canada

In: Regions, Cities and the Circular Economy

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  • Juste Rajaonson
  • Nicholas Fecteau
  • Simon Barnabé

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This chapter presents how Victoriaville, a mid-sized city in Canada, plans to become a sustainability leader through the Circular and Sustainable Innovation District (CSID) project, with a particular focus on mutualization initiatives. It underscores Victoriaville’s long-standing commitment to environmental sustainability and innovative recycling practices. This case study shows how a city of modest size (48 461 inhabitants) can significantly contribute to sustainable development through focused initiatives. The chapter’s approach includes an analysis of key planning documents and interviews with stakeholders, offering diverse insights into the development and impact of the CSID project. The chapter highlights the importance of municipal leadership, an integrated approach, adaptability, community engagement, and strategic resource management. A key takeaway for mid-sized cities is that implementing mutualization projects, in addition to the typical focus on resource reduction or recycling can be an effective circular economy strategy.

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  • Juste Rajaonson & Nicholas Fecteau & Simon Barnabé, 2024. "Transitioning to a circular economy in a mid-sized city: takeaways from the Circular and Sustainable Innovation District project of Victoriaville, Canada," Chapters, in: Sébastien Bourdin & André Torre & Eveline van Leeuwen (ed.), Regions, Cities and the Circular Economy, chapter 13, pages 261-282, Edward Elgar Publishing.
    • Handle: RePEc:elg:eechap:22532_13
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