“I am my city” was born in a yellow building in Rotterdam, the Netherlands in December 2013. It developed to a platform for the exploration and facilitation of urban processes. Our activities vary… Continue reading
Capacity development in light of an Urban Sustainable Development Goal – SDG 11 Targets, actors, stakeholders and the kind of capacity we need for our urban future On May 20, 2015 the Institute… Continue reading
Urban development is increasing in its complexity. Hybrid forms of urban development are emerging, with a gradually bigger role given to citizens’ initiatives and self-organization. This favours the involvement of knowledge institutions that… Continue reading
After 2 editions focusing on the ZOHO neighbourhood we extended our scope and looked into three different areas in Rotterdam, where we worked with students from the Urban Strategies and Planning specialization on… Continue reading
Ik Ben Zoho #2 collected stories from the neighbourhood locals as well as our involvement in the area. This issue contain stories on art as a vehicle for community building from Chris Ripken… Continue reading
Tropical island vegetation and ocean view! In partnership with De Urbanisten, in June 2014 we participate in an event organized by Stipo called “Open Zoho Day”. With the support of Deelgemeente Noord, during the… Continue reading
As a result of IHS experimental teaching methods, we had the chance to “take city matters in our own hands” IHS – Students Initiatives as part of the development of a new search for a more… Continue reading
In May 2014 the first “Ik Ben Zoho” issue has been launched at De Nieuwe Banier, a community collective initiative, in the heart of the neighbourhood. The magazine was freely distributed to residents and… Continue reading
“Ik Ben Zoho” (I am Zoho) was born as a academic proposed intervention for enhancing communication and community awareness within the Zomerhofkwartier (Zoho) in Rotterdam, during an Action Planning workshop in December 2013.… Continue reading
