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Lookup NU author(s): Dr Tom ZunderORCiD, Dr Marin Marinov
This is the authors' accepted manuscript of a conference proceedings (inc. abstract) that has been published in its final definitive form by Silesian University of Technology, 2010.
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This paper aimed to show that planner-led UCC solutions are untenable in the modern liberal economy. Our analysis suggests that the top down imposition of a Urban Consolidation Centre (UCC) works only in clearly controlled domains. We have studied urban freight concepts and practice and it is our contention that most UCC initiatives fail in a liberal economy where free choice and market economics apply. In underpinning this contention we have compiled, analysed and categorised a set of the UCC schemes known to have operated, left evidence of their existence, and been captured by the research community. In this paper we present two case study examples that show that within the construction sector UCCs can be utilised successfully to create efficient and forward-thinking logistics operations. Whilst it might be true for the construction sector, we have not found evidence that it might be true for other sectors.
Author(s): Zunder T, Marinov M
Publication type: Conference Proceedings (inc. Abstract)
Publication status: Published
Conference Name: Transport Problems: IInd International Conference
Year of Conference: 2010
Date deposited: 06/07/2010
Publisher: Silesian University of Technology
