Generative Urban Interdependence

Context:

Allocation of urban spaces have largely been framed as zero-sum games, where spaces are closed off for more exclusive use of higher-income citizens. Lower income households are thus left with fewer public spaces which are vital for health, urban gardening, and placemaking. The COVID19 pandemic has illuminated the common interests in infection prevention across economic classes. 

Objectives:

1. advance the discourse on generative interdependence especially across economic classes

2. design policies, dialogue spaces, and public spaces that express shared interests (ex. bike lanes, parks, etc)

3. create student research programs to advance the generative urban interdependence agenda