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dr. W.S. (Ward) Rauws

Associate Professor Spatial Planning

Expertise

Specialist in urban self-organization, uncertainties in strategic urban planning, and adaptive approaches to urban governance and planning. Field research topics include neighbourhood (re)development, community initiatives, accessibility, city logistics, peri-urbanization.

As a member of The National Young Academy, he is also a driving force behind environmental sustainability at universities and socially engaged science.

Other positions

  • Editorial Board member Journal of Planning Theory
  • Member of the National Young Academy
  • Founding member G.D.P. Ekistics
  • Member 'Onder Planologen' - network of Assistant & Associate Professors in Planning at Dutch Universities.
  • Chair Programme Committee Research Master Spatial Sciences
  • Former Chair AESOP's TG on ‘Planning & Complexity’ (2013-2024)
  • Past Programme director Master Environmental and Infrastructure Planning (2013-2018)
Last modified:10 March 2025 09.44 a.m.

Contact information

Landleven 1
9747 AD Groningen
The Netherlands

Spatial Planning and Environment

Room:
3.10
Working hours:
Mon-Thu