Recent decades have seen a rising interest in the peripheral nature of urbanization processes. While research has put the spotlight on large-scale, transnational and financialized real estate actors, less attention has been paid to informal land developers. In a new …
This post was written by Mariam Hussain and Eduardo Oliveira. On March 17, 2023, UGoveRN joined forces with Thomas More University of Applied Sciences in Mechelen, Belgium, and the Regional Studies Association from the UK, in a collaborative effort to …
This post was written by Sara Özogul. The RAW Compound (‘RAW Gelände’ in German) was established as an industrial site with the name Royal Prussian Railway Workshop Berlin II (‘Königlich Preußische Eisenbahnwerkstatt Berlin II‘) in 1867, during a time when …
This post was written by Tuna Tasan-Kok. With the decline of welfarist policies that once facilitated significant state involvement in urban development, local governments now bear the responsibility of managing urban services independently. This shift has been accompanied by the …
UGoveRN Debate on why moving sex workers to another neighborhood is a planning problem in Amsterdam This post was written by Tuna Tasan-Kok. The City of Amsterdam has been actively working on limiting touristic nuisance in the city center. Although …
Entrepreneurial and growth-oriented urban development models perceive neglected areas as untapped opportunities for revitalization and transformation. In a new article, PhD candidate Ebru Kurt Ozman (University of Amsterdam) and Prof. Dr. Tuna Tasan-Kok (Chair of Urban Governance and Planning, University …
Adaptive regulation is characterized by a regulatory framework that is flexible, iterative, and capable of adapting to dynamic and unforeseen circumstances. It acknowledges the significance of continuous learning, experimentation, and adaptation. In contrast to static regulations, adaptive law embraces a …
This post was written by Zeynep Arica. Towards A More Interdisciplinary Discussion: Analyzing ‘Urban Governance’ Landscapes In recent years, the number of studies on the concept of urban governance has risen significantly. Hence, it has become crucial to explore the …
The VSR (Dutch and Flemish Law and Society Association) Annual Conference offered an excellent platform for interdisciplinary discussions on governance, which is the focus of UGoveRN. Each year, the association holds a two-day conference, where experts from various disciplines within …
This post was written by Anna Hug. On May 16th and 17th, 2023, the first annual UGoveRN International Networking Event took place in Amsterdam with Prof. Dr. Mike Raco (Bartlett School of Planning, UCL) as an international guest. The event …
This post was written by Anna Hug. A Journey with UGoveRN: An Extended Academic Experience and Meaningful Connection (UvA RMUS Urban Lab Apprenticeship 2023) Embarking on an academic apprenticeship last semester has been an enriching experience that will leave a …
UGoveRN is currently involved in organising a joint interface publication for the journal Planning Theory & Practice. This project one of the outcome of UGoveRN’s Connect21early career seminars and led by Dr. Sara Özogul. Urban planning scholars have recognized the …