Beautiful, inclusive and sustainable neighbourhoods for communities · Innovative approaches for the spatial design of neighbourhoods

Project results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes: • Demonstrated approaches aligned with NEB allow architects, designers, spatial planners and neighbourhood[1] decision makers to ensure an efficient and effective integration of user perspectives in the spatial design and/or transformation of public spaces. • The demonstrated approaches deliver positive climate, environmental, social and cultural impact (such as addressing inequalities and…

The design of neighbourhood public spaces defines their functionality, but also other aspects such as power dynamics and sense of belonging. A fair green transition[1] calls for neighbourhood public spaces to be designed and managed for diverse users. Integrating new methods (such as research-by-design, security-by-design[4], or life-centric design) in the architectural design and spatial planning of public space can help reflect on the values, practices and stakeholder…