{"id":1511,"date":"2023-04-14T17:59:10","date_gmt":"2023-04-14T17:59:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.hslu.ch\/itc\/?page_id=1511"},"modified":"2023-10-27T14:01:30","modified_gmt":"2023-10-27T14:01:30","slug":"spatial-development-and-social-cohesion","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.hslu.ch\/itc\/en\/spatial-development-and-social-cohesion\/","title":{"rendered":"Spatial Development and Social Cohesion"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Interdisciplinary Cluster (IC) \u201cSpatial Development and Social Cohesion\u201d explores the spatial challenges of the 21st century through interdisciplinary collaboration in the field of spatial development. <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The ongoing social transformation has a significant impact on the way we live together. The associated challenges include conflicts of use, increased competition in terms of location, persistent marginalisation of certain regions, supply shortfalls, and the strain on social cohesion. Addressing these challenges not only requires a combination of technical, architectural and economic approaches, but also the application of cultural, digital and social science solutions. This can only be achieved through interdisciplinarity. The Interdisciplinary Cluster (IC) \u201cSpatial Development and Social Cohesion\u201d aims to facilitate just that. Contributing solutions designed to improve quality of life, the IC has worked towards achieving integral spatial development since 2018. Sustainable use of natural resources and an eco-friendly lifestyle play a crucial role in this context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThe focal themes of the IC Spatial Development and Social Cohesion are located at the intersection of business and society. The requirements are fast-changing in both fields. To tackle the challenges of spatial development, the HSLU has developed a range of bespoke research projects and innovative education and continuing education formats.\u201d<\/p>\nDr Anita Grams, SBB Corporate Development, expert on integrated mobility and spatial planning<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The IC\u2019s focus rests on a comprehensive socio-spatial reflection based on social and built structures and on the people and their day-to-day activities. This understanding of space feeds significant innovation potential for the existing challenges in spatial development. The material dimension of space mirrors the physical aspect of spatial practices. The symbolic dimension of space encompasses historical, economic and cultural attributions and meanings. The third dimension is the \u201clived-in\u201d and lived space as perceived and realised by people in their day-to-day activities. Based on this holistic understanding of space, theories and methods from a range of disciplines can correlate, interrelate, and be reflected on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the help of to the IC, the HSLU has managed to significantly increase its interdisciplinary competence in these fields. Relying on their extensive national and international networks, the experts involved closely collaborate with their private sector peers. The interdisciplinary cluster builds innovative solutions to address the challenges associated with social change. The HSLU\u2019s education and continuing and executive education programmes around the subject are in continuous development.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the framework of this interdisciplinary cluster, five interconnected focal topics are being investigated.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Focal themes<\/h2>\n