JiM

Urban planning involves a complex mix of public and private interests. Although residents are sometimes invited to hearings, many lack the knowledge or confidence to participate, and often feel unheard. This project seeks to engage residents through surveys, interviews, workshops, and local events—exploring how people access key destinations, their transport modes, feelings of safety, and missing amenities. These insights are shared with planners and practictioners to guide more just and accessible urban development. The main challenges are: (1) fostering meaningful participation, and (2) creating platforms for dialogue between residents, planners, land-owners and policymakers. Such platforms are vital for deepening understanding of justice in planning. To support this, tools and visualizations based on both quantitative and qualitative data are developed to help planners reflect on the justice impact of planning decisions.

The project analyzes distances between homes and key amenities—such as schools, healthcare, shops, and green spaces—to better understand accessibility across income groups. By gathering data from residents, especially those in urban fringe areas, it aims to uncover lived experiences of accessibility and identify gaps. The findings will inform recommendations for integrating justice into urban planning, ensuring diverse needs are considered. Grounded in the 15-minute City concept and a nuanced view of justice, the project seeks to improve access to essential services and spaces defined as important by residents. It also contributes to a deeper understanding of land use distribution, service localization decision making, and the importance of qualitative green spaces.