Cities have become stages for (inter)national conflicts over political and religious identity, democratic values and ownership of place. These ‘glocal urban conflicts’ challenge local actors to respond immediately and effectively in ways that prevent escalation and strengthen democratic relations. The... Continue Reading →
Bewoners en andere gebruikers produceren en veranderen de stad door hun alledaagse gebruik van de publieke ruimte. Stedelijk beleid en planning lopen niet altijd in pas met dat gebruik. In de binnenstad van Amsterdam komt die botsing tot uiting in... Continue Reading →
Democratic governance is increasingly focused on active citizenship. Governments in the Global North seek to make residents responsible for improving their communities. Democracy, however, is not solely experienced in abstract terms, it also materializes through more informal everyday interactions with... Continue Reading →
Small Stories to rethink Large Issues 