This paper will review the relevant literature about the conceptualisation of the temporary
appropriation within the urban environment. A vast review of theoretical and empirical texts …

This book challenges the conventional (modernist-inspired) understanding of urbanization
as a universal process tied to the ideal-typical model of the modern metropolis with its …

Theories of recovery planning and urban design share a common interest in providing for
the health and safety of urban communities. However, the requirements of safe refuge and …

This paper proposes a conceptual theory of resilience in urbanism and demonstrates its
application through a case study. The theory's underpinnings are the attributes of resilience …

This paper seeks to explore the definitions and uses of both urban informality, and
temporary appropriation in a city/urban setting. Temporary appropriation is usually …

Temporary appropriation (TA) is a re-emerging concept which occurs in the urban social
landscape as a multidimensional phenomenon. Intended as multi-disciplinary and multi …

Existe en la actualidad una cantidad significativa de áreas intervenidas en la ciudad de
León, destinadas a vivienda de interés social en las que se puede verificar la ausencia de …

Purpose–This paper aims to propose the concept of resilience as a way of aligning these
disciplines. Theories of recovery planning and urban design theories have a common …

The rise of mobile food vending in US cities combines urban space and mobility with
continuous online communication. Unlike traditional urban spaces that are predictable and …

Historically there has been a rich discussion concerning the function of streets in cities, and
their role in urban life. This paper outlines the relevance of temporary appropriation for …