Sara López Giménez’s Post

Informal Green Space (IGS) has always delighted me - we ask so much of our public open green spaces (parks) and they often have to accomodate a huge range of multiple uses (sports fields, active recreation, dog off leash areas etc). The role of ‘wild’ ‘messy’ ‘under-utilised’ green space is so important and its great to see some local research produced on the essential functions these spaces provide. This paper from RMIT University highlights that while spontaneous vegetation or "weeds" in IGS can be perceived negatively, they contribute significantly to urban biodiversity and often provide greater ecosystem services compared to more formally managed urban green spaces. The research also underscores the crucial role of IGS in providing green areas for urban residents, promoting physical activity, mental well-being, and social interactions. The multifaceted value of these spaces should not be underestimated and there is a need for urban planners to recognise and integrate IGS into the broader urban green infrastructure. Policies should be developed to protect and enhance these ‘messy’ spaces, ensuring they are maintained and accessible for all urban residents. https://lnkd.in/g3Q74xkq #informalgreenspace #urbangreening #biodiversity RMIT Centre for Urban Research

Alhumdulilah Done with my course of "Shaping Urban Futures" which was offered by various universities jointly including University of Oxford, Peking University, etc. Here are some highlights of the course: ✨Unveiled the new urban sciences that are revolutionizing how we see cities ✨Dived deep into how cities evolve and adapt in the face of social, economic, and environmental changes ️ ✨Explored how technology shapes different cities in unique ways ✨Gained insights on intervening in urban futures through knowledge sharing and collaboration ✨Recognized the latest trends in urban studies ✨Analyzed how cities emerge, adapt, and thrive ✨Understood how tech transforms diverse urban landscapes ️ ✨Championed interventions for a better urban future Feeling inspired to develop my own methods for understanding and shaping my city! #UrbanStudies #ShapingTheFuture #CitiesForGood Verify at: https://lnkd.in/eM-vVX4A

Coming soon; 'The Reimagining of Urban Spaces; a journey through post-industrial cityscapes.' Book edited with Stjepan Lakusic, Juice Pavicic, Nebojsa Stojcic and Jean van Sinderen-Law. With very interesting research material form the post-industrial cities that are part of UNIC (European University of Cities in Post-Industrial Transition). See: https://lnkd.in/e2i-CxB5

An interesting opportunity for students in the field of city regeneration

📢👏 Research Update from Eurac Research! Our researcher Cristine Griffo presented her groundbreaking work "Towards a Risk-Oriented Conceptual Model of Urban Environments" at Urban Transitions 2024, as part of the #RETURN #PNRR project! 🏙️ As urbanization continues to rise, with 68% of the global population projected to live in #cities by 2050, urban areas are increasingly becoming hotspots for various #risks, from natural disasters to technological disruptions. To address the complexities of these urban environments, Cristine and Massimiliano Pittore have developed an innovative, risk-oriented ontological model using OntoUML and OWL languages. 🔬 This model aims to capture the semantics of critical impacts on cities, enabling a more comprehensive assessment of risks and supporting sustainable urban resilience. By fostering better comprehension and information sharing, their approach will enhance our ability to safeguard the future of our ever-growing urban landscapes. More information on the conference here: https://lnkd.in/dZnsyUmX Stay tuned as we continue to explore solutions for safer, more resilient cities! #UrbanResilience #RiskModeling #EuracResearch #Urbanization #SustainableCities 👇 Check out the photo in the comments 👇

Less than 2 weeks until we welcome our 15th cohort of MSc in Sustainable Urban Development students to Oxford! Last October we asked our 14th cohort what their first impressions were of the MSc and Oxford. Watch back > https://lnkd.in/eGB8-C3Y #sustainabledevelopment #sustainability #urbandevelopment #urban #lifelonglearning

#technocapitalism  What is the impact of global technocapitalism on our cities and societies? 👁️ 🏙️ Join us next Wednesday, 20 November, 6.30 pm, Langstrasse 200, for the #LUSTalk «Silicon Valley Imperialism» by Erin McElroy and Hanna Hilbrandt Prof. Erin McElroy presents the recently published book «Silicon Valley Imperialism» which reveals the technocapitalist mechanisms that overshadow societies and spaces and create socio-spatial and income inequalities in our cities. Prof. Hanna Hilbrandt will relate this phenomenon to the Swiss context. The lectures will be followed by a discussion. | LUS Talks is a public lecture series that addresses critical questions in landscape and urban studies. This year, we explore the spatial challenges and societal changes arising from current breakdowns: disruptive moments in ecological processes and urban systems. What is falling apart and why? Who offers alternatives to these failing structures, and how do they sustain themselves when routine returns? We will examine how practices are transformed and discuss ways to resist, care for, and ultimately regrow from the remnants of the past. The LUS Talks are curated by Robin V Hueppe, Carina Sacher, and Juan Villalon Hernando. The event takes places live and online. 👉More infos are in the event calendar: https://lnkd.in/dfvvAXmC #gentrification #socialinequality #racialdispossession #displacement #housingquestion #publiclecture #spatialchallenge #urbanstudies #architecture #nsl #lustalks #ethwohnforum #ethzurich

16 to 22 September 2024 is TU Delft’s ‘Week of Urban Mobility’. To mark the occasion, we are resharing recent and related Research Stories. Today: a short #commute makes people happy. Daily commuting contributes to people's well-being, provided the necessary #travel time is not excessive. That’s what PhD candidate Yinhua Tao showed with his PhD research. Planners should therefore design compact cities with lots of mixed functions. Tao: “After all, urban planning is all about people.” Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/eKZRTgjD

As a recent graduate, I'm intrigued by the significance of preserving green spaces in our rapidly evolving urban landscapes. Imagine your perfect surroundings amidst this era of urban growth. How can we creatively revitalize and enrich areas, especially in densely populated regions? Excited to share a project I worked on during my studies #UrbanInnovation #GreenSpaces #GraduateProject #3dmodelling 🌳🏙️

The 15-minute city is not just an urban planning concept; it’s a vision for a more connected, sustainable, and equitable urban future. Carlos Moreno, a Colombian-born professor and researcher, is the Scientific Director of the research lab “Entrepreneurship Territory Innovation” at IAE Paris-Sorbonne, Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne. Best known for his work on this transformative idea, Moreno envisions urban spaces where residents can meet most of their needs—work, shopping, healthcare, education, and leisure—within a 15-minute walk or bike ride from home. His approach emphasizes proximity, diversity, and flexibility as pathways to reducing carbon emissions, improving quality of life, and fostering stronger local economies. Garnering significant attention globally, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 15-minute city has reshaped urban planning discussions. In a discussion with Professor Moreno for Sustenabilitate.biz, we delved into the origins of the 15-minute city concept, its global impact, and the challenges and opportunities it presents for transforming urban life. https://lnkd.in/dMdHqcag #15minutecity #CarlosMoreno