Research group Sustainable Communities
Lines of research within the research group
The first line of research concerns the role of Sports & Physical Activity as a means to develop, strengthen and connect sustainable communities.
Projects
- Practicing urban sports in public spaces
- What moves you - children with disabilities and movement
The second line of research concerns the role of Arts & Culture as a means to develop, strengthen and connect sustainable communities.
Project
The third line of research emphasizes the role of Education and (lifelong) learning in relation to the development, strengthening and connecting of sustainable communities.
Projects
The fourth line of research pertains to the theme of Social Energy Transition and addresses the social aspects of the energy transition within neighborhoods and communities in relation to the development, strengthening and connecting of sustainable communities.
Project
Cartesius Utrecht: building a healthy neighborhood
ProjectAround 3,000 homes are being developed in Cartesius Utrecht, inspired by Blue Zones. The research explores what this approach can teach us about healthy area development.
Cultural Heritage for Everyone - The Imagination Lab
ProjectThis research focuses on the participatory development process of 'the Imagination Lab'.
HU Imagination(s)-phase 1
ProjectThe goal of the project is to explore how imaging can contribute to strengthening an inclusive HU community.
Education
The research group works closely with education in all sorts of ways, especially in the fields of social work, pedagogy and education. This involves the institutes for Social Work and Ecological Pedagogy, Education & Special Educational Needs and Archimedes. Students and lecturers participate in all our research.
“Promoting social participation applies to everyone, not just the so-called 'vulnerable' people in our society.”
Anton Boonen Professor research group Sustainable Communities
Collaboration
The research group is in constant contact with all affiliated partners in professional practice. We work together structurally, within the triangle of professional practice, education and research. Collaboration partners include:
Our professors and researchers
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