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How can universities contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11. Sustainable Cities and Communities? 📽️ In this video, Professor and Aurora Fellow Summer 2024 Prof. Dr. Marcus Zepf of Université Paris-Est Créteil (UPEC), professors Barbara Buchenau, Anne Hinney and Susanne Moebus from University of Duisburg-Essen, delve into the collaborative efforts to address urban challenges through interdisciplinary research and education: 🔀 Intersection of humanities, medicine, and social sciences in urban studies ⌘ Convergence of diverse fields like urban planning, public health, and North American studies 🏙️ Redefinition of urban environments for healthier and more sustainable communities 🎯 Impact of global narratives on city development. This interview was filmed during the two-day symposium "Scripting Futures for Urban Sustainability" organised by University of Duisburg-Essen. The symposium was also the occasion to launch the Healthy Cities Initiative of two Aurora transdisciplinary educational hubs, Culture: Identities and Diversities, and Health and Well-Being. Watch 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/e47f887s #Aurora2030 #SustainableCities #UrbanHealth

🎙️🌱 Get ready for our fifteenth episode of the URBINARY season! Coexistence in Urban Planning: Insights from Track 5 with Danila Saulino In this episode, we delve into Track 5 of the AESOP Young Academics Network - Conference 2024, titled "Towards coexistence: contested social and spatial landscapes in transformation"., we're joined by Danila Saulino, one of the track coordinators from Politecnico di Milano, who delves an enlightening discussion on the profound impacts of globalization, climate change, and territorial contestation on social and ecological equilibriums, and explore how urban and spatial planning can foster coexistence and bridge gaps in today's complex societies. Assisting her during the conference was Aamina Hashmat, Büşra İnce, providing invaluable support in navigating the discussions surrounding urban-rural divide. A key moment for Track 5 discussion was the keynote speech "Geographies of Ecological Surplus" by Nikos Katsikis (Delft University of Technology). This speech challenged the dominant city-centric view of urbanization, presenting it instead as a re-organization of world ecological value. Through visualizations based on global geospatial datasets, Katsikis highlighted the interconnectedness of settlement spaces with the "other 70%" of the land used for primary production and resource extraction, emphasizing their critical role in supporting urban life and questioning traditional urban metageographies. Moreover, another important moment was the roundtable discussion "Effective planning for Coexistence: new ways to make a difference, now". This roundtable built upon reflections from Track 5 sessions on the dynamics and effects of contested landscapes. Discussants Gloria Pessina (DAStU - Politecnico di Milano) and Nikos Katsikis (TU Delft), alongside guests Chiara Geroldi, Irene Bianchi, and Maryam Karimi (DAStU, Politecnico di Milano), explored the complex geographies of minorities and the role of urban planning in fostering global coexistence. The discussion emphasized the need to move beyond city-centered and human-centered planning models, advocating for a re-organization of ecological value systems and the creation of a horizon of coexistence in the Capitalocene era. https://lnkd.in/dNhhiZUu #EcologicalSurplusKeynote #CoexistencePlanningRoundtable #GlobalPlanningDialogue #ContestedLandscapesDiscussion

Begins today! Climate Change and History Research Initiative Colloquium 2024 Resilience and Sustainability: past trajectories, contemporary directions, policy relevance. #CCHRI24 Mon, Jun 3, 2024 – Wed, Jun 5, 2024 Location: Room 211 Dickinson Hall. Princeton University “In multiple fields we are seeing acceptance of the importance of our stories of “long term human ecodynamics” for current and future sustainability efforts, not the least in UNESCO MOST’s launch of the BRIDGES initiative. Heritage and community engagement are now recognized as key elements in shaping more successful responses to global change impacts and in rallying support for action on climate change.” John Haldon of the UNESCO-MOST BRIDGES Coalition CUNY Hub, based at CCHRI Princeton University will open the colloquium with Introductory remarks, along with George Hambrecht, University of Maryland College Park & UNESCO-MOST BRIDGES Coalition CUNY Hub, McGovern Tom, The Human Ecodynamics Research Center (HERC) CUNY. John Haldon will go on to chair Session 1: “Studying the past and policy challenges.” McGovern Tom will be taking the reins from the previously advertised, UNESCO-MOST BRIDGES Coalition, Luci Attala, to chair Session 3A, ‘What makes for resilience? Size, structure, conjuncture’ on Tuesday June 4th. In Session 5B, on Wednesday June 5th, UNESCO-MOST BRIDGES Coalition Luci Attala’s paper titled – ‘Knowledging and Futuring: UNESCO-MOST BRIDGES, using transdisciplinary Humanities-informed sustainability science to co-creatively design inclusive local futures’ will be used as a basis for discussion, led by McGovern Tom. For further information on the CCHRI colloquium: https://lnkd.in/ejUEbht2 #transdisciplinary #Sustainability #sustainabilityscience #humanitiesinformed #BRIDGESCoalition #futuresliteracy #paststories #climatechange #inclusivefutures #cocreate #humanities #communityengagement #heritage University of Wales Trinity Saint David The City University of New York

"Deep Symmetry" (Not Just Mirror Symmetry) May Be Essential for Healthy Human Environments. New research suggests there might be a "symmetry deficit disorder" in today's built environments, with significant impacts on health, well-being, and even sustainability. Debates about "contemporary" versus "historicist" architecture might be getting it all wrong, and reflecting a false duality. A discussion topic for the 61st IMCL Conference in Cortona, Italy: https://lnkd.in/gG4-i6tT

Reflecting on the AESOP - Association of European Schools of Planning— Annual Conference, which took place from 8 to 12 July, I am thrilled to share a moment from my keynote presentation on the "Chaotic Blueprint: Fragmented Governance Landscape of the European City." It was an honor to delve into the complexities of urban governance and the fragmented landscape of European cities alongside the esteemed Professor patrick Le Galès of SciencesPO. Our session explored the dynamic and often tumultuous nature of urban planning in Europe and the approach to defining the European city. We discussed how cities navigate the intricate web of governance structures, balancing the demands of sustainability, growth, and inclusivity, and how the disciplines of urban studies, planning, and geography approach these challenges. My message emphasized the need for comprehensive spatial governance approaches that allow for a holistic overview of problems within a relational regional landscape. In a market-dependent world, small-scale and fragmented interventions are insufficient to address the challenges of increasing inequalities, decreasing accessibility and affordability of urban space, and increasing environmental challenges effectively. A heartfelt thank you to AESOP - Association of European Schools of Planning, my colleagues at @SciencesPO, the Local Organization Committee (with special thanks to Marco Cremaschi), and all the brilliant minds who contributed to the vibrant discussions. This conference was a testament to the power of collaboration and knowledge-sharing in shaping the future of urban planning. Looking forward to continuing these important conversations and translating ideas into impactful actions. #AESOP2024 #UrbanPlanning #EuropeanCity #Governance #KeynoteSpeaker #UrbanDevelopment #Sustainability #SciencesPO #Collaboration #KnowledgeSharing

Excited to share a digital version of my Master's thesis, "Fragments, Corridors and Connections, An Alternative Approach To The Reuse Of The Decommissioned Atatürk Airport of İstanbul". This thesis was more than just academic work; it was a thorough exploration of the complex interactions between natural fragmentation, urban change, and the substantial effects these have on the structure of cities and ecological balance. The ambition to question the norm and reinvent the potential of vacant urban places was at the very heart of this endeavor. The thesis explored techniques for regenerating the soil, but it was also interested in creating urban oasises for recreation, ensuring that areas that were once devoid of public spaces now have places to breathe, interact, and coexist. #MastersThesis

Are urban spaces becoming asocial forms? We participated the Fourteenth International Conference on The Constructed Environment. The theme of the conference was "Asocial Forms: Reconfiguring Possibilities of Urban Space." Bahanur Nasya presented the community centered futures. We believe honest and continued collaboration make will difference. Common Ground Research Networks, University of Vienna #CommunityEngagement #urbanfuture https://lnkd.in/ebU7m4ZV

I’m excited to share that my paper, titled "Cable-cars as a Tool for Urban Transformation in Medellin, Columbia", was recently published in Pulse: The McGill Urban Studies Journal! You can give it a read here (p.56): https://lnkd.in/ekydAMff Here’s the abstract: The city of Medellin, Colombia inaugurated its first cable-car line in 2004. In the years following its implementation, the transport policy proved successful in overcoming both mobility and social challenges. Through a process of social urbanism, the city used its Metrocable as the foundation for a broader urban upgrading. This paper analyzes the process by which Medellin’s Metrocable came to be and draws lessons to be learned from the city’s experience. It finds that in order for the social impacts of the cable-car to be maximized, it must be implemented as part of a broader set of policies and have public participation at the heart of its creation process. As urbanization rates grow across the globe and as Medellin’s experience continues to serve as a blueprint for future metro-cable systems, the lessons outlined in this paper are of great importance to cities seeking to replicate Medellin’s transport policy and its success. 

#RustikPoster  🌍 Discover the progress of the Osona Living Lab in Sant Miquel de Balenyà! This experiment is shaping future urban planning by using GIS analysis and participatory tools to develop a quality of life index. Key findings highlight the need for revitalizing local commerce and creating safer spaces. Challenges and learnings are guiding next steps, including drafting a social report for urban renewal projects. 📅 Stay tuned for the publication of the survey results in 2025! #OsonaLivingLab #UrbanPlanning #QualityOfLife #CommunityEngagement  Euromontana | Countryside and Community Research Institute | FEUGA. Fundación Empresa Universidad Gallega | Ersilia Foundation | Mcrit | European Policies Research Centre | University of Eastern Finland | University of Ljubljana | University of Belgrade | Pohjois-Karjalan maakuntaliitto | University of Strathclyde | University of Gloucestershire | Uniwersytet Jana Kochanowskiego w Kielcach | CREA Ricerca | Maptionnaire | Institut für Ländliche Strukturforschung (IfLS)

A couple of weeks ago, I presented my final piece of work as a Global Studies student at Universitat Pompeu Fabra. After a year of hard work and personal growth, I'm excited to share my final thesis with you all. Discover how integrating cemeteries into Toronto's urban landscape can enhance urban resilience and help achieve SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities). #SustainableCities #UrbanPlanning #SDG11 #CemeteriesInCities https://lnkd.in/dntYP-nd