Abstracts Archive

Impactful, growth-oriented entrepreneurship is a major research and policy focus. Building on arguments put forward by Jane Jacobs more than 50 years ago, we propose that local knowledge spillovers in a city are enhanced by human agency in that city (e.g. local psychological openness). This effect i...

As the population rises and cities continue to develop, new building construction and urban renewal in Israel is steadily increasing. However, the existing methods cannot address the need for safe housing while reducing emissions from the construction sector. With ambitious goals and a binding commi...

A Living Lab is a concept and approach frequently explored and embedded in the literature on innovation ecosystems (Del Vecchio et al., 2017) when it is used as a means to illuminate the dynamic nature of collaboration among diverse stakeholders within a given context. In this vein, Living Labs offe...

The Transport Authority Amsterdam (TRA) recently established that it will guide its long-term mobility policy on the basis of sustainable development, instead of traditional economic indicators. The goal is to create a mobility system that balances economic wellbeing, with ecological and social well...

The Minimum Urban Units (MUUs) present a potential solution for responsive urban planning. Once implemented, MUUs can facilitate sustainable urban development and improve the quality of life of city dwellers. The MUUs are founded on the Local Climate Zone (LCZ) classification scheme, created by Oke ...

Due to the length and complexity of food supply chains, a transition to more sustainable consumption patterns in a metropolitan region can have important effects on other sectors, regions, and countries. In particular, changes in public policies and consumption patterns at the local level are crucia...

The authors of the paper discuss the challenges faced by cities in monitoring and evaluating sustainable development. With the increasing availability of data, cities are faced with the challenge of keeping track of a large volume of metrics and indicators. The use of "Ideals" can help unite actors ...

Urban greenery plays a crucial role in developing sustainable cities. Commonly used metrics to assess urban greenery are the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) and Green View Index (GVI), derived from satellite and street view imagery. Although deemed objective metrics, they can yield inc...

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...

Studying the microbiological quality of urban surface water in cities like Amsterdam is essential for ensuring safe recreational activities, promoting multifunctional water use, and developing relevant regulations to create sustainable urban environments. Exposure to water contaminated with pathogen...

Large organizations have significant impact on cities’ resource footprints. Information and communications technology (IT) plays an important role given its near-ubiquitous use, rapidly increasing demand, and environmental/social impacts from production, use, and disposal (1). This study examines ...

Purpose The deployment and uptake of cargobikes for last mile deliveries in urban areas is widely studied. This is partly driven by regulations by municipalities to reduce emissions from urban deliveries. In the Netherlands, for instance, zero emission zones for all logistics vehicles will be gradua...

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...

The challenge of climate change, a global existential issue, has prompted lively academic discussions and practice. In this context, this research explores the complex connection between urban climate resilience and public engagement by analysing the growing body of literature on participation and p...

Since its inception in the late 1950s, Artificial Intelligence has been extensively researched, giving rise to many approaches within the field. Notably, the recent surge in demand for these new technologies has underscored the imperative of adapting them across diverse contexts, including architect...

Habitat fragmentation caused by urbanization and climate change are important drivers of biodiversity decline and ecosystem degradation (McKinney, 2002). Governmental inaction results in cascade effects, such as the extinction of species and the weakening of ecosystem services that citizens depend o...

As digital technologies increasingly influence urban living, understanding their impact on city inhabitation and design is crucial. This paper, part of broader interdisciplinary PhD research, focuses on a mapping experiment exploring collective experiences in New York City, a global hub for technolo...

As circular economy policies are employed to tackle unsustainable built environment patterns related to carbon emissions and inefficient use of resources, scholars warn about the inadequacy of such policies to support sustainable urban development. Siloed circular economy policies in the built envir...

Although the need for climate adaptation and mitigation interventions in the urban realm has been widely acknowledged, comparative analyses of the extent to which such interventions combine the two sides of climate action are scarce. This study examines which climate-responsive design interventions ...

Bicycle parking is a crucial component of cycling infrastructure that is often overlooked in cycling literature. However, it plays a vital role in promoting cycling-friendly cities. The potential reduction of carbon emissions in the transportation sector through a shift to cycling is well recognized...

Urban sensescapes of areas near airports and flight routes are characterized by the visual and auditory backdrop of airplane flyovers. Sensescapes relate to the interplay between human experience, environmental conditions, and spatiality. Urban form and landscape design influence, and interacts with...

Background Citizen initiatives are increasingly recognized as important players in strengthening the healthy living environment. They reach and involve residents who are often hard to reach by mainstream institutions and municipalities and create a community in which residents actively contribute. W...

The City of Amsterdam is facing specific problems relating to climate change. One of these problems is the increase in Harmful Algae Blooms (HABs) in the extensive canal network of the city. HABs are the spontaneous and excessive growth of algae capable of producing toxins harmful to humans as well ...

Within the framework of 'Blueprints for messy cities? Navigating the interplay of order and complexity at the "Reinventing the City" conference, this paper delves into a critical aspect of circular urban development and the assessment of building material reusability. As cities like Amsterdam strive...

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...

Understanding people's attitudes towards mobility and daily activity patterns is crucial for designing effective transport policies to build more liveable and resilient cities. Sustainable mobility, a pivotal factor in reducing urban emissions, requires a comprehensive knowledge of the multiple fact...

The well-being of the ageing population in urban areas has become a rising concern. The walkability of cities is a crucial factor in maintaining the mobility and health of older individuals. Therefore, it is of utmost importance for cities to prioritise the ageing population's needs, particularly re...

The urgency to decarbonize global energy resources has spurred interest in green hydrogen as a clean energy carrier. However, the significant water consumption required for green hydrogen production raises concerns about sustainability, especially in regions facing water scarcity. This project addre...

Mayors and City leaders are very interested on innovative actions, practices, and ways to capture SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) alignment within their local strategies and to foster equity and sustainability for their communities. Positive Energy Neighbourhoods and Positive Energy Districts c...

Public support for banning outdoor (commercial) food cues: a mobile app study Tamika M. Wopereis (1), Sanne Djojosoeparto (1), Emely de Vet (2), Frédérique Rongen (1), Maartje P. Poelman (1) (1) Wageningen University, the Netherlands (2) Tilburg University, the Netherlands Background and aims: Unh...