Title: Guiding rules vs. triggering activities: How to (not) influence urban system. A brief introduction to a theory of emergent novelty, as well as a case study from public transportation.
We are pleased to announce that Christian Walloth, Institute for Urban Planning, University of Duisburg-Essen, is going to visit the IN-EAST School of Advanced Studies to present his work.
Registration: Participants are invited to stay for a light lunch to continue discussion. Please register by February 8th and use the following doodle-link: http://doodle.com/poll/7g5tqadqvm4pa84m
Abstract
This presentation is going to challenge the assumptions that currently available methods for simulating complex systems rely on. The theoretical focus of this presentation will be on the difference between novelty that can be computer-simulated and novelty that cannot be simulated. The first type of novelty can be visualized as patterns that seemingly 'emerge' from rule-based interaction among virtual individuals using computer simulations. The second type of novelty cannot be simulated before it actually comes into existence, it has to come into existence first through what is called an event of "strong emergence." Some of the implications of strong emergence are discussed using the example of a public transportation intervention in the city of Lviv in Ukraine. Using the concept of strong emergence, alongside concepts of autopoietic and nested systems, yields methods for both empirical research and effective interventions that are suitable to drive complex (urban) systems into the direction of a desired future.
Christian Walloth, born 1979, carried out his PhD research in the international interdisciplinary doctoral programme "ARUS-Advanced Research in Urban Systems" (ARUS, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Germany) between 2011 and 2015. His research interests include complex urban systems, in particular the emergence of real novelty (new qualities) in complex systems, and the possibilities of dealing with emergent systems, specifically possibilities of applying methods of effectuation to urban development. Christian Walloth is chair of the bi-annual symposium of "Urban Systems Research" at the "EMCSR“ European Meetings on Cybernetics and Systems Research" and editor of the book series on "Interdisciplinary Approaches to Modeling Complex Urban Systems."
Title: "Redefining Urban Innovation for Inclusive Futures"
Vortrag 10.02.2016, 14:00 Uhr - 15:30 Uhr, IN-EAST School of Advanced Studies, SG 183, Geibelstraße 41, Campus Duisburg
The IN-EAST School of Advanced Studies is pleased to announce that Prof. Gaurav Raheja, Associate Professor at the Department of Architecture & Planning, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee (India), is going to visit the IN-EAST School of Advanced Studies. He will give a presentation to which we cordially invite all interested scientists and students.
We warmly invite you to a get together or an extended discussion with tea and coffee subsequent to the presentation.
Abstract
Urban inclusion is a fairly complex multi-layered phenomenon engaging diverse forms of knowledge domains. As futures progressively transcend into urban living formats, it needs a constant reorientation to adapt to the dynamically changing urban scenarios. Inclusion and exclusion of human forms in social participation, spatial landscapes, urban mobility and economic activities then becomes an impacting reality. Bringing human centric perspectives in urban living contexts forms the core intent of this talk. Through illustrations and cases of revitalising urban leftover spaces from urban Indian perspectives (of New Delhi), it shall attempt to reflect and redefine (the need for) urban innovation in light of urban age transformations. Embedded in this are the stories of spatial and social transformations addressing human diversity thereby evolving multidimensional viewpoints to interpret urban inclusion.
Bio
Dr. Gaurav Raheja is an Associate Professor of Architecture at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee with over 10 years of teaching and research experience. His key area of research interest includes universal design, inclusive urban systems, human behaviour in space and visual communication. He is a recipient of the Mphasis Universal Design Award in 2010, conferred by NCPEDP, India. He is currently visiting Germany as a DAAD Science Tour Scholar 2016 on the theme City of the Future.
He serves as an Expert Member in various national committees in Ministry of Urban Development and Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India. Dr. Raheja is one of the co-authors of the Universal Design India Principles, copyrighted and released in 2011. He is a key consultant to the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India for developing accessibility plans for some of the prestigious projects including Prime Minister’s Office, New Delhi Airport, New Delhi Railway Station, etc. His doctoral research cited in World Disability Report 2011, published by WHO & World Bank, offers an insight into creation of Enabling Rural Built Environments using Universal Design approach.
