Introduction Writing Urban Places

Journal Article (2023)
Author(s)

KM Havik (TU Delft - Situated Architecture)

Susana Oliveira (Universidade de Lisboa)

Research Group
Situated Architecture
Copyright
© 2023 K.M. Havik, Susana Oliveira
DOI related publication
https://doi.org/10.7480/writingplace.8-9.7248
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Publication Year
2023
Language
English
Copyright
© 2023 K.M. Havik, Susana Oliveira
Research Group
Situated Architecture
Issue number
8-9
Pages (from-to)
5-12
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Abstract

The special issue Writing Urban Places: New Narratives on the European City, marks the culmination of an international research network that delved into the intricate interplay between communities, urban spaces and narratives. At its core, this endeavour introduced an inventive approach aimed at deepening our comprehension of urban communities, their dynamics and their rootedness, all through the lens of narrative methodologies. This collection gives an account of the dynamics of this network of academics, which consists of over 175 individuals from 35 different European countries and a variety of disciplinary backgrounds. As such, the issue offers a conclusion to the Writing Urban Places COST Action while also, hopefully, providing a springboard for further reflections and discussions on urban narratives, and the role these could play in spatial developments in the European city.