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Protests in urban environments: review and research agenda

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  • Kowalewski Maciej

    (Institute of Sociology, University of Szczecin, Szczecin, Poland)

  • Ostrowski Marek

    (Faculty of Architecture, Department of Architectural Design, West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin, Szczecin, Poland)

Abstract

Although knowledge about the role of space in the field of social movement studies is already well established, it is rarely discussed within the framework of urban spatial design (with some important exceptions). We consider not only how political power is related to architectural design in urban environments but also how it is performed (and contested) during protests within these spaces. We argue that urban spatial planning should address the dual nature of street demonstrations. Public assemblies are seen as symbols of democracy, but they are also disruptive and may turn into riots. This tension is evident along two design lines: facilitating and obstructing street demonstrations in a built-up urban environment. In our essay, we show that street protests are an immanent part of neoliberal democracy, and that cities cannot avoid street demonstrations or simply exclude them in the design process.

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  • Kowalewski Maciej & Ostrowski Marek, 2024. "Protests in urban environments: review and research agenda," Miscellanea Geographica. Regional Studies on Development, Sciendo, vol. 28(3), pages 127-131.
    • Handle: RePEc:vrs:mgrsod:v:28:y:2024:i:3:p:127-131:n:1004
    DOI: 10.2478/mgrsd-2023-0040
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