A comparison of social impact categorisation in strategic planning across European Union
Member States shows that Sweden neither categorises nor breaks down categories of social …

Narratives, in the context of urban planning, matter profoundly. Planning theory and practice
have taken an increasing interest in the role and power of narrative, and yet there is no …

This book argues narrative, people and place are inseparable and pursues the
consequences of this insight through the design of narrative environments. This is a new …

This essay aims to investigate the development of Rotterdam's urban identity. It is a case
study, with a theoretical reflection on the concept of urban identity. Rotterdam is a post …

City branding has as its objective to create an appealing image for tourists and investors, as
well as strengthen local identity of local residents. These goals are achieved through the …

Urban planning and theory have witnessed an increasing interest in narratives. There
remain, however, diverging notions of what is meant with narratives, and of their function …

This paper proposes the idea of narrative mapping as a way to reveal how urban space
operates in an everyday context. It argues that narrative mapping has the potential to …

The purpose of this paper is to reflect on the issue of whether city governments could or
should be engaged in (social) urban identity formation. From a functional angle, social urban …

Vernacular settlements are spontaneous habitats that are responsive to the climate and
culture of a place. Today, these habitats are transforming as a result of the use of modern …

Placemaking initiatives to transform the public realm have the potential to (re) create and (re)
shape environments to facilitate vital sociability among community members. These …