The value of collective intentionality for understanding urban self-organization
Open Access
- 24 February 2016
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in Urban Research & Practice
- Vol. 9 (3), 231-249
- https://doi.org/10.1080/17535069.2016.1149978
Abstract
Urban self-organization (USO) is an important topic within the field of contemporary participatory planning. This article aims to investigate the role of certain socio-psychological traits embedded within the notion of USO. We will argue that USO builds upon on the relationship between processes of community organizing, socio-spatial proximity and, most intriguingly, collective intentionality. The intellectual and sensory experience of self-organizing processes is examined through the help of three spatially anchored community initiatives within The Netherlands. We suggest that our investigation into collective intentionality of USO has a promising role in setting the future research agenda for supporting a more inclusive planning theory and practice.Keywords
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