Using metaphors for addressing urban sustainability

Pekka Halla, Romano Wyss, Aristide Athanassiadis, Guillaume Drevon, Michael U. Hensel, Vincent Kaufmann, Shin Alexandre Koseki, Catalina Turcu, Ulli Vilsmeier and Claudia R. Binder

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Abstract: Enhancing the sustainability of cities is a timely, complex task. It involves the challenge of identifying the concerns and goals of different stakeholders in an inclusive manner and bringing into dialogue the various forms of knowledge and know-how that can address these concerns. At the moment, the lack of suitable concepts and methods for taking on this challenge limits our ability to conceive appropriate measures for promoting the sustainable development of cities. We propose three theses outlining the value of metaphors in tackling the challenge, demonstrated through the analysis of three prominent urban metaphors, and as an outcome, suggest three avenues for future work. With our contribution, we wish to encourage the construction of new approaches to urban sustainability based on transdisciplinary knowledge creation and the inclusive acknowledgement of different sustainability requirements.

Date: 2021-07-06
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