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oapen-20.500.12657-883862024-03-28T14:02:55Z Inclusion and Belonging in Cities of Tomorrow Pineda, Victor Santiago Urban Studies Urban Affairs Urban Governance Disability Studies Urbanization Public Administration Sociology Development Studies Public Policy Smart Cities Inclusive Design Capability Based Planning Universal Design Environmental Design Urban Planning Covid-19 thema EDItEUR::J Society and Social Sciences::JH Sociology and anthropology::JHB Sociology thema EDItEUR::J Society and Social Sciences::JP Politics and government::JPP Public administration thema EDItEUR::J Society and Social Sciences::JP Politics and government thema EDItEUR::R Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning::RG Geography::RGC Human geography This open access book uncovers the historical context and entrenched beliefs that have perpetuated exclusionary urban landscapes and disadvantage for marginalized groups. It offers an in-depth exploration of the intricate interplay of geographical space, recognizing its pivotal role in shaping our cities and exacerbating spatial injustice. The construction industry, a vital agent in forging accessible environments, often falls short in accommodating persons with disabilities and older individuals. This important book underscores the urgent need for integrated approaches woven into the fabric of cities, companies, and the construction industry itself, to ensure universal accessibility. Drawing upon practical strategies and compelling case studies, the book presents actionable frameworks such as the DisCo Policy Framework and the Iceberg of Inequality Model, facilitating the assessment of progress towards achieving radical inclusion. Inviting readers to embark on a journey into the cities of tomorrow, where inclusion and belonging are the norm, it concludes with a simple idea: the future is accessible. 2024-03-13T11:11:46Z 2024-03-13T11:11:46Z 2024 book ONIX_20240313_9789819938568_65 9789819938568 9789819938551 https://library.oapen.org/handle/20.500.12657/88386 eng application/pdf n/a 978-981-99-3856-8.pdf https://link.springer.com/978-981-99-3856-8 Springer Nature Palgrave Macmillan 10.1007/978-981-99-3856-8 10.1007/978-981-99-3856-8 6c6992af-b843-4f46-859c-f6e9998e40d5 9789819938568 9789819938551 Palgrave Macmillan 172 Singapore open access
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This open access book uncovers the historical context and entrenched beliefs that have perpetuated exclusionary urban landscapes and disadvantage for marginalized groups. It offers an in-depth exploration of the intricate interplay of geographical space, recognizing its pivotal role in shaping our cities and exacerbating spatial injustice. The construction industry, a vital agent in forging accessible environments, often falls short in accommodating persons with disabilities and older individuals. This important book underscores the urgent need for integrated approaches woven into the fabric of cities, companies, and the construction industry itself, to ensure universal accessibility. Drawing upon practical strategies and compelling case studies, the book presents actionable frameworks such as the DisCo Policy Framework and the Iceberg of Inequality Model, facilitating the assessment of progress towards achieving radical inclusion. Inviting readers to embark on a journey into the cities of tomorrow, where inclusion and belonging are the norm, it concludes with a simple idea: the future is accessible.
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