Abstracts Archive

Studies of accessibility have advanced our understanding of social and spatial inequalities in the distribution of jobs and other resources in cities worldwide. In response, prominent discourse has shifted to embedding justice in urban planning. In this work, we take a step towards developing specif...

In this workshop, we aim to bridge research and policy gaps in urban mobility. Principles of mobility justice, inclusion and transport equity will be applied to craft adaptable policy recommendations for local transport in diverse cities. The workshop aims 1) to teach you how to integrate inclusion ...

While leveraging urban streetscape data and deep learning is highly effective for identifying general patterns and analyzing large areas in urban public space studies, its utility is somewhat limited when seeking specific design recommendations. This approach tends to overlook smaller yet impactful ...

Cities are starting to recognise the many benefits that nature can provide to its infrastructure and people. In particular, nature-based solutions are slowly being adopted to address specific urban challenges (i.e. heatwaves, flooding, etc.) while providing a range of additional services to humans a...

This study critically examines the role of architects in negotiating urban politics and urban imaginaries in the context of large-scale iconic architecture. Using the Taipei Performing Arts Centre (TPAC) designed by the Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA) as a case study, we explore the compl...

Scientific paper presentation: Due to rapid urbanization and economic development in China, cities have experienced a massive influx of migrants from other parts of China since the late 20th century, leading to the emergence of urban villages characterized by informal settlement of diverse populatio...

With a large part of the built environment privately owned in many European cities, citizen engagement is crucial for the success of sustainability initiatives in urban areas. The use of digital platforms and tools can support this process, given their potential to enable remote participation, reach...

Designing Cities For All (DCFA) is a research and presentation programme and is made up of various components. The programme is a combination of desk research, interviews and practical research on the one hand (supported by a total of six Fellows who will each work on the programme for three months)...

Mixed neighborhoods with immigrant populations have become increasingly prevalent in the Dutch context over the past decade. This paper investigates the impact of social contact on household neighborhood satisfaction and examines the disparities between native and migrant households within this evol...

Cities are an increasingly important place for experiments connecting climate action with challenges around food, energy, biodiversity and social justice. The European Commission promotes nature-based solutions (NBS) as innovative strategy for urban sustainable transformations, balancing environment...

Urban areas around the world are increasingly becoming centers of diversity, characterized by the co-existence of people from varied backgrounds, cultures and socioeconomic statuses. Urban diversity is not just a demographic fact but also an asset that contributes to the richness of urban life, econ...

Building upon the insightful work of Cobham (2020), which underscores the significance of what we count, this paper contends that the methods employed in counting are equally critical. As demonstrated by Cobham (2020), policies and decisions are underpinned by evidential data; thus, being excluded f...

Today’s cities are datafied smart cities. Data - and the more visible manifestations of data in the form of apps, platforms, and urban interfaces - shape how people interact in a range of social domains and with various institutions. The nature of datafied systems, the power relations and the valu...

Mumbai, a city renowned for its vibrant work-live neighbourhoods introduces a unique housing typology—the cohabitation of humans and cattle within dense tabela neighbourhoods. Tabelas or cattle sheds, traditionally found in rural areas, have adapted to urban landscapes transforming into convention...

This work examines the critical theory of public participation through a case study of the post-shipyard area redevelopment in Gdańsk, Poland, interrogating the relevance of such processes in a context where cultural heritage is crucial, but there is also an urgent need for new development. This ce...

Stakeholder participation and risk communication in the monitoring activities to improve the quay walls and bridges of Amsterdam. The municipality of Amsterdam presented the program Quay Walls and Bridges in Amsterdam (QWBA), which aims to provide a framework to improve the current conditions of the...