Table 2

Data structure

Aggregate dimensionSecond order themesFirst order concepts
Environmental and SocialFramingEnvironmental
Sustainability Integration and Urban Development
Integrating sustainability goals into urban development
Adoption of green technologies
Managing transition towards agile green operations
Addressing pollution and energy efficiency
Frameworks and Strategies for Green City DevelopmentPublic-private partnerships for green financing
Aligning municipal strategies with international standards
Long-term project sustainability planning
Stakeholder Engagement and CollaborationEngaging citizens and stakeholders in Green City planning
Enhancing collaboration between public/private/NGO sectors
Standard-setting involvement
OverflowsConflicts due to rigid metrics
Exclusion of marginalised communities
Economic vs environmental conflicts
EconomicFramingStandardisation and Regulatory AlignmentDevelopment of standardised Green City metrics
Ensuring regulatory alignment
Balancing strict adherence with adaptability
Financial Strategies and FundingExploring financial models for green investments
Addressing legal barriers to financial access
Ensuring sustainable investment continuity
OverflowsFinancialisation over prioritisation of social needs
Standardisation limiting local adaptability
Digital divides affecting data-driven sustainability
GovernanceFramingCoordination and Control over Green AgendasAdjusting legal frameworks to support Green City needs
Overcoming resistance to technological adoption
Bureaucratic streamlining for green projects
Human Resources and Capacity BuildingDeveloping human resource capabilities for sustainability
Inter-municipal collaboration and technical support
OverflowsPower struggles between central and local governments
Green city initiatives as political branding
Bureaucratic inefficiencies delaying implementation
Source(s): Authors’ own construction

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