Rethinking Urban Transformations A New Paradigm for Inclusive Cities

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.

Part I - Alternatives for Sustainable Urban Transformation.- 1. Introduction: Inclusive cities as a new paradigm?.- 2. The Open City Concept: Evidence from Berlin.- 3. From Reactive to Proactive Participation: A case study on micro-regeneration in Shanghai, China.- Part II - Transformation of Cities through Inclusive Development Processes.- 4. Living in Contexts. Transforming housing vacancies as a driving concept for inclusive cities.- 5. Adaptive Planning for the Hospitable City: The experiences of temporary housing in Grenoble, Rennes and Villeurbanne.- 6. An Integrated Framework for Transforming Cultural Landscapes through Innovative and Inclusive Strategies.- Part III - The Role of Culture and Heritage in the Diversification of Urban Identities.- 7. A Reflection on Culture-led Urban Development: from symbol-oriented consumption towards the city for all.- 8. Rethinking Dissonant Heritage – The unabsorbed modernisation of Novi Sad.- 9. 2021/22 European Capital of Culture: Inclusiveculture-led branding of Novi Sad?.- Part IV - Inclusive and Intersectional City-making Practices and Policies.- 10. Planning Gender-inclusive Cities – Tactical and strategic support for the reconciliation of paid work and care work.- 11. Empowerment and Adaptive Capacity of Women in Urban Areas:  Mitigating the risk of water insecurity in Chad.- 12. Urban Struggles Redefined: On the disenfranchisement and agency of Cairo’s middle-class citizens.