ORCID Profile
0000-0003-0941-0594
Current Organisations
University of Eastern Finland
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University of Helsinki
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Queensland University of Technology
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Publisher: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Date: 11-2011
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Date: 25-11-2016
Publisher: IEEE
Date: 11-2013
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 28-06-2021
DOI: 10.1038/S42949-021-00029-7
Abstract: While innovative approaches to urban transformations are increasingly proposed, scholars often overlook challenges faced by endogenous actors (e.g. urban planners) tasked with taking action within non-ideal, real-world settings. Here we argue that an ‘inside’ view of transformations (focused on judgment in practice) is needed to complement existing ‘outside’ views (focused on assessment), where the feasibility of action becomes a central concern. This recasts urban transformations in a discretised perspective. It suggests a view of transformation pathways as both directed and stochastic, and emergent from an unfolding series of ‘fuzzy action moments’. Principles for bridging urban science and planning are derived.
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 12-2021
DOI: 10.1007/S11625-021-01068-W
Abstract: Sustainability transformations call forth new forms and systems of knowledge across society. However, few tools and processes exist for promoting dialogue among different interests and normative stances in knowledge co-creation. In this article, we build on the notion of thought collectives to argue that understanding and moderating normative tensions are necessary if sustainability science is to provide successful solutions. Drawing on an analysis of the normative tensions between rival high-tech and low-tech thought collectives in the mobility and food production sectors, we discuss three strategic approaches: applying common evaluative frameworks, building contextual convergence and embracing complexity. We argue that these strategies indicate a need to distinguish different kinds of reflexivity in managing tensions among thought collectives. As a practical conclusion, we establish sets of reflexive questions to help sustainability scientists deploy the knowledge management strategies discussed.
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 23-02-2021
DOI: 10.1038/S42949-021-00017-X
Abstract: The scale, pace, and intensity of human activity on the planet demands radical departures from the status quo to remain within planetary boundaries and achieve sustainability. The steering arms of society including embedded financial, legal, political, and governance systems must be radically realigned and recognize the connectivity among social, ecological, and technological domains of urban systems to deliver more just, equitable, sustainable, and resilient futures. We present five key principles requiring fundamental cognitive, behavioral, and cultural shifts including rethinking growth, rethinking efficiency, rethinking the state, rethinking the commons, and rethinking justice needed together to radically transform neighborhoods, cities, and regions.
Publisher: IEEE
Date: 11-2013
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 18-12-2012
DOI: 10.1002/ROB.20424
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 15-12-2021
DOI: 10.1038/S42949-021-00042-W
Abstract: Recent years have seen a massive development of geospatial sensing systems informing the use of space. However, rarely do these sensing systems inform transformation towards urban sustainability. Drawing on four global urban case ex les, we conceptualize how passive and active sensing systems should be harnessed to secure an inclusive, sustainable and resilient urban transformation. We derive principles for stakeholders highlighting the need for an iterative dialogue along a sensing loop, new modes of governance enabling direct feeding of sensed information, an account for data biases in the sensing processes and a commitment to high ethical standards, including open access data sharing.
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