The Affective Agency of Public Space
eBook - ePub

The Affective Agency of Public Space

Social Inclusion and Community Cohesion

  1. 213 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The Affective Agency of Public Space

Social Inclusion and Community Cohesion

About this book

The Affective Agency of Public Space explores the pivotal role that public spaces play in fostering social inclusion and community cohesion within various settings, including Europe and the United States. This scholarly work underscores the critical importance of developing inclusive public zones that enhance urban life and promote integration and interaction among diverse community groups. It also confronts and debunks common myths about 'different people, ' actively addressing misconceptions while promoting the recognition of diverse identities and voices. Through a comparative lens, the book presents insightful case studies that illustrate its core themes. Serving as a timely and important academic resource, this text is indispensable for urban planners, educators, architects, designers, and sociologists committed to progressive urban planning methodologies.

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Information

Publisher
De Gruyter
Year
2024
eBook ISBN
9783111036144
Edition
1
Topic
Social Sciences
Subtopic
Urban Planning & Landscaping
Index
Social Sciences

Table of contents

  1. Title Page
  2. Copyright
  3. Contents
  4. Author Biography
  5. Introduction
  6. Chapter 1 Conceptualizing the Public Space and Narratives of Inclusion
  7. Chapter 2 Community Cohesion, Participation, and Integration Politics
  8. Chapter 3 Spatial Interventions on Community Integration Politics in Europe and North America
  9. Chapter 4 North American Case Study: Houston
  10. Chapter 5 European Case Study: Amsterdam
  11. Chapter 6 A Comparative Study of Socio-environmental Justice in Houston and Amsterdam
  12. Concluding Notes
  13. Index