A process for the diffusion of sustainable innovations : a Seaholm Power case study

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dc.contributor.advisorButler, Kent S.
dc.creatorRoy, Adam C.en
dc.date.accessioned2013-12-05T17:17:19Zen
dc.date.available2013-12-05T17:17:19Zen
dc.date.issued2007-08en
dc.descriptiontexten
dc.description.abstractThis master’s report is an assessment of a theoretical process by which the concepts of sustainability can enter into the conventional system of development, primarily focusing on the physical development and growth of the urban environment. A context-specific definition of sustainability is first derived and then inserted within the classic theory of Diffusion of Innovations in an attempt to articulate the concept of sustainable innovation diffusion. The redevelopment of the Seaholm Power Plant in Austin, Texas is then used as a case study. Specifically, carrying forward previous research on a conceptual plan for adapting the power plant’s dormant condenser infrastructure into a commercial-scale rainwater harvesting system is presented as a demonstration project for promoting sustainable innovations. Applying a systemsthinking approach to resolving the challenges of implementing alternative technologies and practices into the Seaholm case study reveals both the mechanisms for encouraging and the barriers limiting the adoption of sustainable development strategies.en
dc.description.departmentCommunity and Regional Planningen
dc.format.mediumelectronicen
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2152/22557en
dc.language.isoengen
dc.rightsCopyright is held by the author. Presentation of this material on the Libraries' web site by University Libraries, The University of Texas at Austin was made possible under a limited license grant from the author who has retained all copyrights in the works.en
dc.rights.restrictionRestricteden
dc.subjectSustainabilityen
dc.subjectSustainable developmenten
dc.subjectSeaholm Power Planten
dc.subjectAustinen
dc.subjectDiffusion of Innovationsen
dc.subjectUrban developmenten
dc.titleA process for the diffusion of sustainable innovations : a Seaholm Power case studyen
dc.typeThesisen
thesis.degree.departmentCommunity and Regional Planningen
thesis.degree.disciplineCommunity and Regional Planningen
thesis.degree.grantorThe University of Texas at Austinen
thesis.degree.levelMastersen
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science in Community and Regional Planningen

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