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==Main insights on/for sustainable just cities== | ==Main insights on/for sustainable just cities== | ||
VCC directly works towards [https://www.eur.nl/en/research/erasmus-initiatives/vital-cities-and-citizens/sub-themes/sustainable-and-just-cities/ Sustainable and Just Cities] as it is one of its sub-themes | VCC directly works towards [https://www.eur.nl/en/research/erasmus-initiatives/vital-cities-and-citizens/sub-themes/sustainable-and-just-cities/ Sustainable and Just Cities] as it is one of its sub-themes, which is described as follows: | ||
Many social movements and organizations across the world, including activists, entrepreneurs, researchers, policy-makers and other | "Sustainable cities are about upholding social justice, ecological resilience and economic vitality for current and future generations. Many social movements and organizations across the world, including activists, entrepreneurs, researchers, policy-makers and other citizen, are collaborating to create more sustainable and just cities. They are striving for access to basic needs (e.g. housing, energy, water, food, healthcare), while also respecting future generations and other living creatures. | ||
In this sub-theme, we critically engage with these movements through interdisciplinary research. We take complex political interlinkages between ecological, social and economic challenges in urban contexts as a fundamental starting point. What are the challenges and tensions between ecological sustainability and socio-economic justice? How can we ensure that sustainable cities are also just cities? How are people and networks empowered to transform their cities into more sustainable and just environments?" | |||
==Suggested key readings & links== | ==Suggested key readings & links== | ||
Revision as of 15:44, 6 April 2020
Vital Cities and Citizens or VCC is an ongoing initiative of Erasmus University Rotterdam that aims to enhance the quality of life in cities.
General introduction
VCC aims to enhance the quality of life in urban areas through scientific research and advice, knowledge sharing and networking. Globalisation, technological change, international migration and growing inequality are increasing the complexity of the social structure and cultural makeup of cities worldwide. Within this initiative the researchers from various fields of science work closely together with professionals from different cities to identify conditions for equal living opportunities, safe living environments, and the harmonious coexistence of an increasingly diverse population. In vital cities, residents can achieve their life goals through education, meaningful work and participation in public life. A vital city is a platform for creativity and diversity, and a safe meeting place for various social groups. VCC has four sub-themes: Inclusive Cities and Diversity, Resilient Cities and People, Smart Cities and City Communities, and Sustainable and Just Cities.
Main insights on/for sustainable just cities
VCC directly works towards Sustainable and Just Cities as it is one of its sub-themes, which is described as follows:
"Sustainable cities are about upholding social justice, ecological resilience and economic vitality for current and future generations. Many social movements and organizations across the world, including activists, entrepreneurs, researchers, policy-makers and other citizen, are collaborating to create more sustainable and just cities. They are striving for access to basic needs (e.g. housing, energy, water, food, healthcare), while also respecting future generations and other living creatures.
In this sub-theme, we critically engage with these movements through interdisciplinary research. We take complex political interlinkages between ecological, social and economic challenges in urban contexts as a fundamental starting point. What are the challenges and tensions between ecological sustainability and socio-economic justice? How can we ensure that sustainable cities are also just cities? How are people and networks empowered to transform their cities into more sustainable and just environments?"
Suggested key readings & links
- Hayward, C., & Lukes, S. (2008). Nobody to shoot? Power, structure, and agency: A dialogue. Journal of Power, 1(1), 5-20. https://doi.org/10.1080/17540290801943364
- Manifesto for Transformative Social Innovation (2017), https://tsimanifesto.org/
Link to other Wiki-pages
All the approaches in UrbanA Wiki’s Database of Approaches directly or indirectly relates to the VCC’s Sustainable and Just Cities sub-theme. Given below are key examples:
- Reconceptualising urban justice and sustainability
- Right to the city (YOU ARE WELCOME TO CONTRIBUTE TO THIS PAGE!)
- Right to housing
- Policies and practices for inclusion of disadvantaged groups
- Experimentation labs
Further reading
Links
- VCC main page: https://www.eur.nl/en/research/erasmus-initiatives/vital-cities-and-citizens
- VCC sub-themes: https://www.eur.nl/en/research/erasmus-initiatives/vital-cities-and-citizens/sub-themes
- News about Vital Cities and Citizens: https://www.eur.nl/onderzoek/erasmus-initiatives/vital-cities-and-citizens/nieuws-en-verhalen
- Events on Vital Cities and Citizens: https://www.eur.nl/en/research/erasmus-initiatives/vital-cities-and-citizens/events
Publications