Difference between revisions of "The Art of the Inclusive City"
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Does something like an inclusive development of the city exist? Why should you invest in it? What is the context? What are the challenges? We explore both local and international, both individual and public, perceptions, policies and strategies about how en why to strive to inclusivity in our society and in a metropole such as Rotterdam. Interesting references are for example a recent World Bank study about the inclusive city, the Urban Agenda of Rotterdam and off course the strategies of our parters in town and their international networks. We invite both experts and students, citizens, artists and scientist to reflect on this theme. In beyond social you will find amongst others contributions of Quincy Gario, artist, and Tina Rahimy, political filosopher, but also design fictions proposed by WdKA students. | Does something like an inclusive development of the city exist? Why should you invest in it? What is the context? What are the challenges? We explore both local and international, both individual and public, perceptions, policies and strategies about how en why to strive to inclusivity in our society and in a metropole such as Rotterdam. Interesting references are for example a recent World Bank study about the inclusive city, the Urban Agenda of Rotterdam and off course the strategies of our parters in town and their international networks. We invite both experts and students, citizens, artists and scientist to reflect on this theme. In beyond social you will find amongst others contributions of Quincy Gario, artist, and Tina Rahimy, political filosopher, but also design fictions proposed by WdKA students. | ||
| − | =How | + | =How to become a ‘game changer’?= |
| − | Will the new generation of creative entrepreneurs be able to contribute to an inclusive development? | + | Will the new generation of creative entrepreneurs be able to contribute to an inclusive development? And how an arts and design academy like WdKA could then optimally contribute? To find answers to these questions we explore different approaches and positions in social arts and design. How does it work? Why does it work? We are also aware that it is not evident to combine the educational objectives and conditions of a Design Academy and its students with the urgency of the communities and partners in town to get effective grips on profound transitions and wicked problems in society. However, to us, refraining from active engagement is not an option. So let’s find out how to optimize the interplay between education and practice in a long term relationship, combining action and learning in the best way possible. This quest has been the starting point of a ‘Community of Practice’ now baptized under the name ‘Line 23’ |
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| + | In 2016, a start has been made with the multi-year program in three districts of Rotterdam. The objective is to contribute to the becoming of an inclusive city and to learn how to be effective in doing so. The programme is implemented in the neighbourhood’s Bospolder-Tussendijke / M4H-area (Delfshaven), Afrikaanderwijk (Feijenoord) and Beverwaard (IJsselmonde). In these neighbourhood’s we work with partners such as CultuurConcreet, Bouwkeet, Delfshaven Coöperatie, Bibliotheek Rotterdam, Freehouse/ Wijkcooperatie Afrikaanderwijk, Veldacademie, IJsselwijs and Erasmus MC. These partners address different issues in society related to the DNA of these area’s, like 'inclusive' next-economy, gentrification and positive health approaches. The name ‘line 23’ refers to the tram line number 23, trans-secting Rotterdam from North-West to South-East, from Marconiplein to Beverwaard, connecting the three districts involved. Line 23 is also known as one of the longest tram lines in the Netherlands. Our Community of Practice identifies with these notions of transecting, connecting and of opting for the long range. | ||
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| − | + | In the last six month of 2016 Bouwkeet opened its doors with the ambition to foster the '21st century skills' of youngsters in BoTu. Afrikaander Wijkcooperatie got 'the right to challenge' the waste problems and opportunities of the Afrikaander street market. IJsselwijs started - with the support of Veld Academie - an ambitious pilot project challenging serious obesity issues of youngsters in the Beverwaard. About 70 students and about 10 lecturers of the Social Design department (3rd year) joined these and similar initiatives with the aim to contribute to its succes. We intent to do the same in 2017, 2018 and onward. The first results of this Community of Practice are published in this wiki and presented and discussed at the ‘Beyond Social Event of February 9th 2017. Both experts and students involved will share their experiences. Below you find more information about the event and links to relevant articles and contributions. This is only the start of a multi-year programme of action and learning. You are warmly invited to join us. | |
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