This edited volume delves into the intricate challenges that cities face in the midst of evolving socio-political, economic, and environmental landscapes. With a focus on inclusivity and diversity, the book thoroughly examines the transformation of urban systems and their manifestations within broader spatial contexts. Employing a trans- and interdisciplinary approach, the editors have strategically curated diverse research clusters to address key aspects of inclusive urban transformation from multiple perspectives. These clusters explore alternative paradigms for sustainable urban transformation, the dynamics of city regions, inclusive tourism development, the de-contestation of urban heritage to diversify urban identities, and inclusive intersectional city-making practices. By fostering collaboration and cross-pollination among these clusters, the volume fosters a transdisciplinary understanding of inclusive and sustainable urban transformation, facilitating the development of more holistic approaches in conceptualizing and promoting inclusive urban theory and praxis.

Highlights the value of social inclusion and diversity in urban development endeavors Interlinks multidisciplinary research tackling the most relevant aspects of inclusive urban transformation Investigates selected aspects of inclusion and diversity and their manifestation in wider urban spatial contexts

Autorentext
Nebojsa Camprag is an Adjunct Professor (Privatdozent) at the Faculty of Architecture, Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany. His areas of expertise include urban heritage preservation and management, urban branding and marketing, and strategic urban policy-making.
Lauren Ugur is a Professor of International Tourism Management at Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences, Germany. With a PhD in Sociology and an M.Sc. in International Cooperation in Urban Development, as well as an MBA from the University of South Australia, her research focuses on resilience building and inclusive development planning.
Anshika Suri, an architect and urban development planner, serves as the Policy and Funding Advisor for the Unite! University Alliance (University Network for Innovation, Technology and Engineering), at Technische Universität Darmstadt, Germany. Her research focuses on feminist intersectional design perspectives in urban infrastructures and city development.

Inhalt
Part I - Alternatives for Sustainable Urban Transformation.- 1. Introduction: Inclusive cities as a new paradigm?.- 2. The Open City Concept: Evidence from Berlin.- 3. From Reactive to Proactive Participation: A case study on micro-regeneration in Shanghai, China.- Part II - Transformation of Cities through Inclusive Development Processes.- 4. Living in Contexts. Transforming housing vacancies as a driving concept for inclusive cities.- 5. Adaptive Planning for the Hospitable City: The experiences of temporary housing in Grenoble, Rennes and Villeurbanne.- 6. An Integrated Framework for Transforming Cultural Landscapes through Innovative and Inclusive Strategies.- Part III - The Role of Culture and Heritage in the Diversification of Urban Identities.- 7. A Reflection on Culture-led Urban Development: from symbol-oriented consumption towards the city for all.- 8. Rethinking Dissonant Heritage The unabsorbed modernisation of Novi Sad.- 9. 2021/22 European Capital of Culture: Inclusiveculture-led branding of Novi Sad?.- Part IV - Inclusive and Intersectional City-making Practices and Policies.- 10. Planning Gender-inclusive Cities Tactical and strategic support for the reconciliation of paid work and care work.- 11. Empowerment and Adaptive Capacity of Women in Urban Areas: Mitigating the risk of water insecurity in Chad.- 12. Urban Struggles Redefined: On the disenfranchisement and agency of Cairo's middle-class citizens.