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City ports as a place for iconic architecture and the meeting point for sustainable ideas: the cases of Antwerp and Hamburg

Year: 2023

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: This article focuses on sustainable development practices used by two major European ports, Antwerp (Belgium) and Hamburg (Germany). The main idea of this research is to analyze which sustainable projects are included in the ports’ activities. One of the main assumptions relies on the possibility of iconic architecture to promote sustainable ideas through city branding. Thus, special attention is given to how iconic buildings construct the connection between can facilitate city branding through sustainable solutions. Urban landmarks are considered an instrument of city branding and a tool for promoting sustainable solutions. The Hamburg Port case and its iconic building, the Elb Philarmonie, and the Antwerp Port case and its iconic building, the Port Authority Building, are analyzed.

Source: E3S Web of Conferences

DOI: 10.1051/e3sconf/202345807028

Authors: Maria Skivko, Elena Korneeva, Nailya Bisakayeva

Institutions: Samara National Research University, Financial University, Togliatti State University, Mahambet Otemiusly West Kazakhstan University

Language: English

Topic: Urban Development and Cultural Heritage

Subfield: Urban Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Sustainable cities and communities, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Responsible consumption and production, Climate action

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4389477164