Liu, J; Low, S P and Wang, L F (2018) Critical success factors for eco-city development in China. International Journal of Construction Management, 18(6), pp. 497-506. ISSN 1562-3599
Abstract
Eco-city is a solution to address environmental and economic development issues and a model for future city development. However, without understanding the key activities of the eco-city, its success and subsequent benefits cannot be guaranteed. The objective of this paper is to identify critical success factors (CSFs) of eco-city and analyse the inter-relationship among them. To achieve this, 19 CSFs were identified through literature review and interviews. A questionnaire-based survey is then conducted to obtain opinions from professionals. The population of this study is 372 with 108 completed and valid questionnaires received. 'Clear definition and targets', 'conflicting interests among stakeholders', 'residents' behaviour and awareness of environment protection and energy conservation' and 'management in operation stage of eco-city' were identified to be the most important factors. The five underlying CSF groupings included 'governance', 'competence and behaviour of stakeholders', 'knowledge and market support', 'plan of the city' and 'external environment.' The results showed the ranking of the CSFs and five underlying groupings. The findings serve not only to assist stakeholders of the eco-city to gain a better understanding of a successful development, but also serve as a useful reference for managers when adopting strategies in future for the development of eco-city projects.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | critical success factors; eco-city projects; factor analysis |
| Index terms: | critical success factor, China, population, competence, questionnaire, strategy, literature review, survey, manager, economic development, interview, environment protection, energy conservation, factor analysis, governance |
| Subjects: | data collection methods, business, practitioner, control systems, environmental policy, data analysis and analytics, energy systems, management, economic development, Geography, personnel development, demography, statistical analysis |
| Topics: | Research Practice, Geographical Context, Project Management, Business Strategy, Sustainability, Governance, Roles and Professions, Human Resources, Urban Studies |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCEA |
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