Reimaginig Public Space

Through the embeddedness of community-driven temporary uses in urban regeneration

Master Thesis (2025)
Author(s)

F. Samadova (TU Delft - Architecture and the Built Environment)

Contributor(s)

Yawei Chen – Mentor (TU Delft - Urban Development Management)

M.G.A.D. Harteveld – Mentor (TU Delft - Urban Design)

Faculty
Architecture and the Built Environment
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Publication Year
2025
Language
English
Graduation Date
24-06-2025
Awarding Institution
Delft University of Technology
Programme
['Architecture, Urbanism and Building Sciences | Management in the Built Environment']
Faculty
Architecture and the Built Environment
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Abstract

Urban regeneration has historically prioritized financial value over the socio-cultural needs of communities, leading to feelings of disenfranchisement among citizens and taking matters into their own hands in the public space. This research proposal addresses the critical gap in understanding how community organisations can use urban regeneration as a way to embed their temporary use in the public space.

The study aims to explore the added value of community initiated temporary uses, identify barriers and opportunities faced by these organizations, and examine the impact of various relationships and alliances on their involvement in decision-making processes regarding public space.
The research is structured around three key questions: (SQ1) What is the embeddedness of a temporary use in the public space? (SQ2) What is the added value of community initiated temporary uses to the public space? (SQ3) What barriers and opportunities do community organisations face during the design and decision making process around the regeneration of public space? Utilizing qualitative research design, the study will include literature reviews, case studies, observations, and interviews with relevant stakeholders.

The findings are expected to provide practical tools that empower citizens and community organizations fostering a collaborative approach to public space regeneration. Ultimately, this research seeks to contribute to the discourse on the value of public space and community empowerment, highlighting the importance of inclusive decision-making in the public urban landscape.

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