Journal article

Publication year: 2023

Pages: 189-221

Journal: Urban Research & Practice

Volume number: 16

Issue number: 2

ISSN: 1753-5069

eISSN: 1753-5077

DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.1080/17535069.2021.1991998

Publisher: Taylor and Francis Group

Abstract: 
This paper builds on an acceleration mechanisms framework from transition studies and analyzes the role of green events for sustainable urban transformations. We study eight regional garden shows in German small and medium-sized cities, using interview and document data as well as on-site visits for an in-depth qualitative analysis. Our findings reveal that garden shows contribute to urban sustainability through implementing green projects and supporting small initiatives. We find that instrumentalizing and upscaling are crucial mechanisms for accelerating urban transitions, while replicating, partnering and embedding play a supporting role. The importance of these mechanisms, however, varies over time.

Harvard Citation style: Karic, S. and Losacker, S. (2023) How can green events accelerate urban sustainability transitions? Insights from eight German regional garden shows, Urban Research & Practice, 16(2), pp. 189-221. https://doi.org/10.1080/17535069.2021.1991998

APA Citation style: Karic, S., & Losacker, S. (2023). How can green events accelerate urban sustainability transitions? Insights from eight German regional garden shows. Urban Research & Practice. 16(2), 189-221. https://doi.org/10.1080/17535069.2021.1991998