Conceptualizing the potential of entrepreneurship to shape urban sustainability transformations

Abstract

Entrepreneurship has emerged as a key element for experimentation and niche innovation in sustainability transitions. Yet, its contributions beyond this initial stage and the multi-pronged role that entrepreneurs can play in transformation processes remain elusive. In response, we conceptualize and empirically illustrate how entrepreneurs can contribute to innovations within firms and to city-wide processes of change. With insights from small- and medium-sized enterprises in European and North American cities, we develop a framework encompassing eight intervention types through which entrepreneurs shape urban sustainability transformations. We propose avenues for future research to better understand the distributed role of entrepreneurship and how it can contribute to shaping and accelerating change toward sustainability across integrated levels of urban transformations.

Promoting Women's Well-Being Through Socially Sustainable Urban Transport: A Developing Country Study

“…This expansion, while indicative of progress, necessitates a delicate equilibrium between urban growth and sustainable development (Ranagalage et al, 2021). Amid the discourse of sustainability, the often-overlooked facet of social sustainability takes center stage, encompassing inclusivity, quality of life, and community well-being (Yuan et al, 2018;Luederitz et al, 2023). This study focuses sharply on the experiences of women within urban environments, elucidating the intersections of gender dynamics and sustainable urban transportation.…”