Rethinking Urban Transformations

This edited volume delves into the intricate challenges that cities face in the midst of evolving socio-political, economic, and environmental landscapes. With a focus on inclusivity and diversity, the book thoroughly examines the transformation of urban systems and their manifestations within broader spatial contexts. Employing a trans- and interdisciplinary approach, the editors have strategically curated diverse research clusters to address key aspects of inclusive urban transformation from multiple perspectives. These clusters explore alternative paradigms for sustainable urban transformation, the dynamics of city regions, inclusive tourism development, the de-contestation of urban heritage to diversify urban identities, and inclusive intersectional city-making practices. By fostering collaboration and cross-pollination among these clusters, the volume fosters a transdisciplinary understanding of inclusive and sustainable urban transformation, facilitating the development of more holistic approaches in conceptualizing and promoting inclusive urban theory and praxis.

Auteur

NebojSa Camprag is an Adjunct Professor (Privatdozent) at the Faculty of Architecture, Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany. His areas of expertise include urban heritage preservation and management, urban branding and marketing, and strategic urban policy-making. Lauren Ugur is a Professor of International Tourism Management at Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences, Germany. With a PhD in Sociology and an M.Sc. in International Cooperation in Urban Development, as well as an MBA from the University of South Australia, her research focuses on resilience building and inclusive development planning. Anshika Suri, an architect and urban development planner, serves as the Policy and Funding Advisor for the Unite! University Alliance (University Network for Innovation, Technology and Engineering), at Technische Universität Darmstadt, Germany. Her research focuses on feminist intersectional design perspectives in urban infrastructures and city development.