Ex-post Evaluation of the Adaptive Circular Reuses of Bucharest’s Industrial Heritage: Lessons Learned for Integrated Planning
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/picbe-2026-0433 | Journal eISSN: 2558-9652
Language: English
Page range: 5846 - 5856
Published on: Jul 23, 2026
Published by: Bucharest University of Economic Studies
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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